Politics in Oregon runs on election results, legislative sessions, public policy and civic life, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the state capitol and the impact of government decisions on the state.
Republican Jeff Helfrich of Hood River was elected to represent Oregon Senate District 26 after serving six years in the Oregon House.
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Do you think Oregon lawmakers spend too much time on partisan fights?
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Do you think things are getting better or worse in your community?
Democrats hold leads in most Oregon House contests on election night, putting the party on track for a record legislative showing.
Republican David Brock Smith congratulated Senator Jeff Merkley on his reelection in a statement following the 2026 general election.
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Do you support public university workers' unions winning cost-of-living raises?
Members of the union representing about 4,600 employees at seven Oregon public universities approved a new contract after a planned strike was called off.
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Do you trust your local state legislators to represent your community well?
Election night results show Democratic incumbents and candidates holding early leads in several competitive Oregon legislative districts.
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Should detained immigrants have guaranteed access to attorneys at all hours?
Innovation Law Lab voluntarily dismissed its case seeking attorney access at Oregon ICE field offices after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction.
Coverage takes in legislative debates, election outcomes, regulatory changes and administrative actions. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering the impact of state law in every corner. The geographic diversity of the state often drives the tension in policy debates between different regions. Electoral shifts and budgetary cycles determine the intensity of the reporting at any given time.
