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Judge revokes $77,000 fine against Portland City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez
A state administrative law judge has revoked $77,000 in fines a Portland election official slapped on City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez for accepting a steeply discounted rent on his downtown campaign office.

Oregon’s largest labor union doubles down on Democrat Tina Kotek for governor
The Service Employees International Union is kicking in another $1 million for the Democrat, as this year's tight gubernatorial race shatters spending records.
Progressive donor puts big money into Oregon’s two contested races for district attorney
In a matter of weeks, a wealthy Portlander named Aaron Boonshoft, largely unknown in progressive political circles, has become the largest financial backer to challengers hoping to unseat district attorneys in Washington and Marion counties. He's also backed a measure that would decriminalize sex work in Oregon.
Oregon Supreme Court ruling likely dooms campaign finance limits this year
Justices have declined to hear a challenge that might have paved the way for a measure on the November ballot.
Campaign finance activists challenge Secretary of State Shemia Fagan in court
The lawsuit marks the second time an elections decision by Fagan has been challenged in recent weeks. It comes as the Supreme Court is set to rule on another high-profile challenge.

Rejected campaign finance ideas could have new life in Oregon Senate bill
After Secretary of State Shemia Fagan bounced three proposals to cap political donations, one state senator says he'll try to convince colleagues to put a similar measure before voters.
Proposed Oregon campaign finance limits could be upended by a drafting technicality
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan says three proposed ballot measures dealing with campaign cash don't pass constitutional muster. Two more contain the same problem, supporters admit.
Good government groups are pushing campaign finance limits in Oregon. They might have competition.
Following months of negotiations, labor unions and advocacy groups did not sign onto a plan for creating new campaign regulations.

Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson’s hefty fundraising haul starts to shape 2022 governor’s race
Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson, a longtime Democratic legislator running as an unaffiliated candidate, has raised more than $2 million in her bid to become the next governor of Oregon, according to new campaign finance reports.

Skarlatos congressional candidate funds questioned
Oregon congressional candidate and hero soldier Alek Skarlatos formed a nonprofit to advocate for veterans after he lost his 2020 race. But the group, which Skarlatos seeded with $93,000 in leftover campaign funds, has done little since then to advance that cause.