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By Julia Shumway | Editor

Across Oregon, voters will elect 60 state representatives and 15 state senators this fall. But because of incumbency advantages and how the state’s district lines are drawn, only a few of those races are ever truly competitive. In today’s top story, senior reporter Alex Baumhardt digs into the few hotly contested races that could determine the shape of next year’s Legislature.

Also in today's edition:

  • Kotek picks permanent Criminal Justice Commission head

  • Democrats could win a majority of gubernatorial seats across the country

  • The U.S. Supreme Court is skeptical of a Colorado climate change lawsuit similar to an ongoing Multnomah County suit

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Few competitive legislative races will decide if Oregon voters more frustrated with Trump or Salem

Few competitive legislative races will decide if Oregon voters more frustrated with Trump or Salem

by Alex Baumhardt

Oregon Democrats are banking on voters’ frustration with President Trump, while Republicans are counting on voters’ dissatisfaction with Democratic lawmakers in Salem.

Oregon Gov. Kotek taps Criminal Justice Commission head for permanent leadership role

Oregon Gov. Kotek taps Criminal Justice Commission head for permanent leadership role

by Shaanth Nanguneri

One of Oregon state government’s most experienced law enforcement professionals will permanently lead the state’s top research and funding agency for criminal justice issues, Gov. Tina Kotek said. 

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

by Kevin Hardy

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast  a 26-24 gubernatorial advantage over Democrats. This […]

US Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of allowing Boulder climate lawsuit to proceed

by Chase Woodruff

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority Monday appeared broadly sympathetic to fossil fuel companies’ argument that allowing two Colorado local governments to sue them over climate change in state court would be a “recipe for chaos.” Attorneys for both sides in Suncor v. Boulder, along with the Trump administration, presented oral arguments in a two-hour […]
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Oregon Supreme Court rebukes attorney who didn’t seek mistrial for man shackled outside courtroom | Shaanth Nanguneri

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Record diesel prices create headaches for businesses and local governments who can’t avoid rising costs | Lincoln Chronicle

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