Politics

Oregon Democrats put special session on hold amid key senator’s absence

By Dirk VanderHart (OPB)
Sept. 3, 2025 1 a.m. Updated: Sept. 3, 2025 1:48 a.m.

Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, is unable to come to Salem because of health struggles. His vote may be needed to pass Gov. Tina Kotek’s transportation funding bill.