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Citizen-driven ballot measures could become more rare under proposals taken up by Oregon lawmakers
Others who work on initiative petitions panned the proposal as anti-democratic, and argued only rich interests would succeed ...
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Oregon Republicans urge Trump to mandate voter ID, citizenship checks
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A group of Republican lawmakers from the Oregon State Legislature is urging President Donald Trump to issue an executive order mandating voter ID and citizenship ...
Oregon bill to lower voting age to 16 for school board elections draws heated testimony
Supporters told lawmakers that 16- and 17-year-olds should have a say in school district leadership while opponents say they are too immature.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek resumes ‘motor voter’ registrations after nearly five months
Kotek ordered a pause to the state’s automatic voter registration program in October after concerning errors were brought to ...
Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling
An Oregon appeals court has found that a voter-approved gun control law is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling ...
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Oregon bill would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections
A new Oregon bill could let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections starting in 2027. Supporters say it boosts ...
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Oregon officials clash over voter registration reforms amid SAVE Act debate
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — As the SAVE Act makes its way through Congress, Oregon's Secretary of State has voiced concerns about the potential impact on voter registration. The proposed legislation ...
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Oregon bill would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections
A new Oregon bill could let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections starting in 2027. Supporters say it boosts civic engagement — opponents argue teens aren’t mature enough for the ...