Jefferson Public Radio2d
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 ...
Columbus Dispatch9d
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 ...
Oregon Republicans urge Trump to mandate voter ID, citizenship checks
A group of Oregon Republican lawmakers is urging President Trump to issue an executive order mandating voter ID and ...
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.
Jefferson Public Radio9d
As Motor Voter resumes, Oregon state agencies tell lawmakers they’ve fixed errors
Top officials responsible for the state’s Motor Voter law appeared before lawmakers Monday with a message: As Oregon resumes ...
katu10d
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 ...
The Bulletin10d
Oregon bill to lower voting age to 16 for school board elections draws heated testimony
A bill to allow 16- and 17-year-old Oregonians to vote in school board elections drew ... include the 38,000-member educators’ union, the Oregon Education Association, and Common Cause, which ...
AZ Central9d
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 ...