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Vander Kamp intends to sue Deschutes sheriff’s office, alleges political retaliation

Deschutes County Sheriff candidate Kent Vander Kamp intends to sue the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office for “retaliation and…

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Oregon Republican Party appeals to attorney general in bid to block Libertarians from ballot

After failing to convince Oregon election officials to bar Libertarian candidates from running for office, the state Republican…

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Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges

Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify…

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Bend City Council, other elected officials endorse five-member county commission measure

With a round of head nods and a statement from Mayor Melanie Kebler, the Bend City Council joined…

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National election forecaster predicts Democratic supermajorities in Oregon House, Senate

A national analysis group that correctly predicted the Oregon Legislature’s partisan split after the 2022 elections is now…

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Oregon grocery workers union backs both Republican Chavez-DeRemer and Democrat Bynum

Oregon’s largest private sector union won’t take sides in the state’s most competitive congressional race, saying both Republican…

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Initiative to expand Deschutes County Commission headed to November ballot

Since Deschutes County was formed in 1916, three elected officials have served on its legislative body. That could…

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Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Buehler endorses Democrat in key Bend Senate race

Former Republican gubernatorial nominee Knute Buehler will back Democratic Bend City Councilor Anthony Broadman in his attempt to…

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Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer continues courting union support, skipped hearings on labor issues

Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer continues to walk a fine line between appealing to labor unions and business…

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Despite denials, records show Oregon Republican Party trying to keep Libertarians off the ballot

The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office to block Libertarian candidates from appearing…

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