Articles Tagged ELECTIONS

Friday, November 28, 2008
Congressional Offices Serve As Inauguration Ticket Hubs
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Small Oregon Town Becomes Gay Rights Battleground
Is North Idaho Ready To Embrace New President?
DeFazio Unimpressed With Bailout Efforts
Congressional Offices Serve As Inauguration Ticket Hubs
Monday, November 24, 2008
Anti-Gay Group Focuses Protests On Silverton Mayor-Elect
Friday, November 21, 2008
DeFazio Says Rumors Of His Cabinet Position Are Greatly Exaggerated
Senators Pay Tribute To Gordon Smith
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sutherland Concedes Defeat In WA Lands Commissioner Race
Monday, November 17, 2008
Push Continues To Keep Rural Oregon In Spotlight
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Veterans Of Washington’s 2004 Contest Lend A Hand In Minnesota
Handy Wins Lane County Commissioner Race
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ballot Counting Continues Across Oregon
Oregon House Seat Turns From Blue To Red
Monday, November 10, 2008
Senator-Elect Jeff Merkley Makes Road Trip To Rural Oregon
Oregon Lawmakers Select Leaders
Friday, November 7, 2008
Small Oregon Town Elects Trans-Gender Mayor
Oregon State Ballot Counters Almost Done
Opponents Of I-1000 Weigh Options; State Prepares To Enact Law
Rural Oregonians Sad To See Gordon Go
Measure 64 Fails After Multnomah County Ballots Counted
Oregon’s Map Tilts Blue This Election Day
Eugene Mayor Re-Elected In A Tight Race
Merkley Knocks Off Smith For U.S. Senate Seat
Sizemore Backed Measure 64 Defeated
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Oregon's Political Map Tilts Blue
Measure 64 Defeated
Money Measures Did Well With Voters
Smith Concedes Race To Merkley
Measures' Status Clears As Ballot Count Comes In
Oregon To Conduct First Ever Partial Hand Recount
Minnick Wins Idaho U.S. House Seat
More Than $50 Million Spent This Election Season
Historic Election Does Not Necessarily Mean Record Turnout
Merkley Surges To Lead In Senate Race
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Democrats Make Gains In Oregon House
Rossi Concedes; Gregoire Wins Governor’s Race
Obama Supporters Watch History From Their Living Room
Washington Sec. Of State Takes On Ballot Procrastinators
Smith Leads In Senate Race, Merkley Not Giving Up Yet
Ben Westlund Is Next Oregon Treasurer
Democrats Are Confident Kate Brown Won Secretary Of State
Youth Vote Looks To Be Higher This Year
Oregon Senate Race Too Close Too Call
Risch To Replace Craig As Idaho U.S. Senator
Oregon’s Top Two Primary Measure Defeated
Money Measures Pass Despite Economic Worries
Republican Challenger Not Conceding Governor’s Race
Schrader Wins Race For Hooley's Seat
Oregon’s Measure 65 Appears To Have Failed
Washington Voters Reject Eyman's I-985
'Mannix Lite' Measure Appears To Be Winning
Election Night Tastes Sweet In Northeast Portland
Obama Supporters Celebrate In Downtown Portland
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
At Long Last It's In The Voters' Hands
Local Candidates Worry Voters Only Looking At President
Senate Candidates, Voters See Finish Line
Olympia Election Officials Say Recount In Gov’s Race Unlikely
Monday, November 3, 2008
Coffee Giveway To Voters May Violate Election Law
Get Out the Vote Efforts Go Full Throttle Until Final Deadline
Hotels And Pizza Joints Prepare For Election Night
Survey Finds Voters Ready To Change Judge Selection Process
Oregon Ballot Returns Not On Record Pace
Howard Dean Makes Get-Out-The-Vote Plea In Oregon
Even Republicans Praise Changes At King County Elections
Friday, October 31, 2008
Latest Poll Shows Merkley Pulling Away
In Final Campaign Week, Smith Warns Against 'Unchecked' Obama
Ballots Rolling In Slower Than Expected
Election Inspires New Political Activists To Get Engaged
Thursday, October 30, 2008
WA AG Race Pits Straight-Laced Incumbent Against Cowboy Challenger
Early Ballots Stream In To Washington State Polls
Independent Groups Pour Millions Into Negative Ads In NW Races
Senate Candidates In Final Sprint To Election Day
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Union-Backed Campaign Coalition Gets Last-Minute $1.5 Million
Third-Party Candidate Could Sway Senate Race
Balance Of Oregon House May Change On Election Day
Rossi Blasts Democrats, Sits For Deposition
Poll: Democrats Lead In Secretary Of State, Treasurer Races
District Five Race Goes From Wild To Mild
Learning Center Helps Felons And Parolees With Voting
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Measure 58 Limits Length Of Language Classes
Poll Finds Merkley Holding Consistent Lead In Senate Race
Monday, October 27, 2008
County Officials Resending Ballots To Portland P.O. Box Voters
King County Judge Orders Rossi To Submit To Deposition
Gregoire And Rossi Neck And Neck To The Finish Line
Robocalls, Tactics Become Issue As Senate Race Reaches Home Stretch
Democrats May Win A US House Seat In Idaho
Friday, October 24, 2008
Obama Ad For Merkley Comes In Homestretch
University Professors Say Income Will Determine Election Outcome
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Felons Learn How To Vote Through County Program
Election Poll Finds Smith/Merkley Race Too Close To Call
Measure 65 Supporters Threaten Legal Action
New Poll Suggests Possible Shift in Washington Gov’s Race
Growing Oregon Latino Population Will Play Role In Future Elections
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Smith Once Again Plays Up Support From Democrats
Re-Districting Issue Dominates Oregon Sec. Of State Race
Idaho Senate Candidates Debate Finances
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Celebrity Get Out the Votes Ads Work Says WSU Study
Monday, October 20, 2008
Elections Officials Prepare For Ballot Onslaught
Gubernatorial Endorsements Are In, But Do They Matter?
Would-Be Treasurers Support Changing Oregon’s Tax Kicker
Your Ballot Should Arrive This Week
Craig's Idaho Senate Seat Likely To Stay Republican
Last Day To Register To Vote In Washington
Friday, October 17, 2008
Voters Pamphlet Error Costs State $48,000
Wyden Wants Out Of Smith Campaign Ads
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Activists Protest Zoo Measure Over Elephant Handling
Head Start Advocates Upset With Both Presidential Candidates
Idaho Voters Already Arriving At The Polls
Hispanic Political Organization Issues Voters’ Guide For Latinos
District Five Race Sees Fundraising Shift
Smith And Merkley Spending At Furious Clip
Another Final Debate In Washington's Race For Governor
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Dems Eye Oregon Senate Race As Possible Pick-Up
Sizemore Backer Parks Faces Tax Questions
Increasing Numbers Of Latino Politicians Running In Northwest
Oregon Voter Registration Deadline Passes
Oregon Former Governor Enters Voters' Rights Battle
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Smith And Merkley Face Off In Medford Debate
Measure 58 Draws National Attention
Monday, October 13, 2008
House Committee Considers New Voters' Guide Delivery Rules
Measure 58 Supporter Speaks From Experience
Secretary Of State's Race Foreshadows 2011 Redistricting
Doctors Weigh-In On Washington's I-1000
Friday, October 10, 2008
New Merkley Ad Features Ron Wyden
Top Two Primary: What A Long Strange Campaign It’s Been
Smith, Merkley Clash At Senate Debate
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Gregoire, Rossi Debate Transportation In Spokane
Rossi Fights Subpoena In Campaign-Finance Lawsuit
Major Debates Air Tonight In Tight Oregon, Washington Races
Conservative Watchdog Group Files Lawsuit Over Underage Voting
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
PCC Pushes $374 Million Education Bond
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
New Study On Depression And Assisted Suicide
Voter Registration Deadline One Week Away
Governor’s Race: The Battle For Swing District Voters
One Week Left To Register For November Election
Monday, October 6, 2008
Measure 64: Sizemore Vs Unions…Again
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Measure 63: Limiting The Need For Building Permits
Friday, October 3, 2008
Ballot Measure 60 Pits Old Foes In Rematch
Thursday, October 2, 2008
WA I-1000: Two Widows On Opposing Sides
Facing Tight Re-Election Bid, Gordon Smith Supports Bailout Package
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Washington Governor's Race Turns A Shade Nastier
Four Students Confess To Hanging Cardboard Cut-Out Of Obama
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Truth Squad: Smith Ad Claims Merkley Snubs Rural Oregon
Trade Emerges As Key Difference In Senate Race
Treasurers’ Race Gets Attention As Wall Street Struggles
Actor Martin Sheen In No On I-1000 Ads
Monday, September 29, 2008
Truth Squad: Gregoire Ads Blasts Rossi On Plan B, Stem Cells
Ballot Measure 62: 'The Oregon: C.S.I. Measure'
Friday, September 26, 2008
Washington Democrats Lose Court Case To Stop The Ballot Presses
Oregon Senate Candidates Saturate Airwaves
Citizens' Review Panel Leans 'No' On Measure 58
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Oregon Democrats Talk Up Economic Plans
Lawsuit Won’t Stop Washington Ballot Printing
Eugene Mayor's Race Gets Expensive
George Fox Students Shocked By Incident
No Blue Allowed In This Red State
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
George Fox Campus Shaken By Racist Incident
George Fox Officials Respond To Obama Effigy Incident
Race For Eugene Mayor Looks Familiar
National Popular Vote Backers Make Case to Oregon Lawmakers
Friday, September 19, 2008
Schwarzenegger's Fundraising Appearance Draws Union Protest
Sizemore Gets His Argument In Voters' Pamphlet
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ad Watch: Republicans Blast Gregoire For Tribal Gaming Pact
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Smith Says Workers With False Information Are Promptly Fired
A Democrat On The Road In Republican Idaho
Oregon Democrats Look To Rural Liberals For Votes
Advocates For Children Voice Opposition To Measure 59
Monday, September 15, 2008
Conservative Powerhouse Runs Afoul Of Washington Campaign Finance Law
Citizens' Jury Will Consider Oregon Ballot Measures
Friday, September 12, 2008
Erickson And Schrader Meet At Salem City Club Event
DNC Chair Howard Dean Rallies Students At Lewis & Clark College
Past Budget Decisions Key Issue In Washington Gov’s Race
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Merkley Campaign Says Smith Ad Violates FCC Rules
Washington Voters Face Stark Choice In Treasurers’ Race
'Open Primary' Ballot Measure Campaign Kicks Off
Measure 54: The Classroom Project That Made It To The Ballot
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Law Enforcement Supporters Kick Off Measure 57 Campaign
Measures 57 And 61: A Case Of Dueling Ballot Measures
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Washington Voters Have A Stark Choice In Treasurers’ Race
Ballot Measure 56: Scaling Back The Double Majority Rule
Monday, September 8, 2008
Ballot Measure 55: A Minor Tweak To A Controversial Process
Friday, September 5, 2008
Obama, McCain See Fundraising Boost From Palin Pick
Delegates Hope Convention Excitement Turns Into Votes
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Oregonians Involved In Protests Outside Republican Convention
Political Rhetoric: When Candidates Speak What Works And What Doesn’t?
Teachers' Group Launches Campaign Against Ballot Measures
Mayors Throw Support Behind Alley; Hooley Backs Westlund
Guam Governor Tells Oregon Delegation To Defend Palin
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Oregon Republicans Wonder: Where Are Their Leaders?
Measure 58 Gives English Language Learners A Deadline
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Ron Paul Makes Waves In Minnesota, Oregon
Law Review Tackles Oregon Death With Dignity Law
Race For Latino Votes Heats Up In The Northwest
Friday, August 29, 2008
First District Candidate Withdraws As Republican
McCain's Running Mate Has Idaho Ties
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Rossi Debuts First General Election Ad In Washington Governor's Race
Oregon Delegates Emotional At Convention
Obama Campaign Organizes House Parties For Speech
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Merkley Gets 150 Seconds To Make His National Case
Oregon Legislative Candidate Is Suddenly The Incumbent
Party Unity Steals Oregon Delegation's Spotlight
Gregoire and Rossi Within 2% Points In Primary Results
Kulongoski Happy With Clinton's Convention Speech
Fewer Minor Party Candidates Than in 2004
Bradbury Signals Likely Run For Governor In 2010
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hooley, Other Clinton Voters Gear Up For Hillary's Speech
Monday, August 25, 2008
Portland Author Prays For Democrats
Oregon Delegation Prepares For Start Of Convention
OSU Coach To Introduce Michelle Obama At Convention
What Will NW Democrats Do In Denver?
OSU Coach Introducing His Little Sister At DNC
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Judge Rejects Election Lawsuit To Allow Multiple Party Labels
Smith, Merkley Debating the Debates
Friday, August 22, 2008
New Political Party Forms To Put Ralph Nader On Oregon Ballot
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Merkley To Speak At Democratic National Convention
Interesting Outcomes Emerge In Washington Primary
Washington's Top-Two Primary: A Preview Of What’s To Come In Oregon?
Two Candidates For Treasurer Unveil Ambitious Plans
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WA Gov’s Race: How Will The Next 10 Weeks Play Out?
Top-Two Primary Changes Washington's Political Landscape
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
McCain And Obama Surrogates Debate Health Care
Report Finds Measure 59 Benefits Wealthiest Oregonians
Monday, August 18, 2008
Voter Registration Drive Targets Pets, Kids, And Dead People
Erickson Answers Cuba Questions
Democratic Lawyer: Lawsuit Over Top Two Primary Possible
Voter Registration Part Of Obama Oregon Strategy
Rossi Tamps Down Expectations On Eve Of Primary
Friday, August 15, 2008
Project Vote Smart Bus Stops In Oregon
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Supporters Of Washington Assisted Suicide Decry Catholic Money
Assisted Suicide Issue Heats Up In Washington
Stumped Merkley Makes Positions On Georgia Very Clear
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Oregon Political Parties Respond To Arkansas Shooting
Independent Party Sues State Over Cross Nomination
Monday, August 11, 2008
McCain And Obama Compete For Northwest Voters
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Congressional Race Could Be Step Towards Fusion Voting
Summer Not Slowing WA Governor’s Race
State Puts High Price Tag On Education Measures
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Democrats Hit The Streets In Support Of Candidate's Energy Policy
Monday, August 4, 2008
Strong Turnout Predicted For Washington Primary
Weird Party Names Tickle Washington Voters
Friday, August 1, 2008
Candidates Adapt To Changing Internet Landscape
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Washington's First 'Top Two' Primary Ballots In The Mail
Maryland Voters Get Call From Rep. DeFazio
Senate Campaign Revs Up, Candidates Trade Barbs
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Groups Jockey For Ballot Measure Edge
Monday, July 28, 2008
Oregon Independent Party Tries To Recruit Republican Nominee
Merkley Strikes Out During Warm Springs Visit
Castillo Says Teacher Pay Initiative Not Right Way To Address Problem
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wu's Republican Challenger Wants Independent Endorsement
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Presidential Campaigns Gear Up In Oregon
Small Group Of Donors Contribute Big To Oregon Ballot Measures
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Teachers Wary Of Sizemore's Merit Pay Initiative
Teacher Merit Pay Initiative Qualifies For Ballot
Monday, July 21, 2008
Presidential Candidates Offer Plans For Paying Teachers
Two More Initiatives Qualify For November Ballot
GOP Lawmaker Retires Early In Possible Swing District
Friday, July 18, 2008
Democratic Party Ignores Smith's Federal Elections Complaint
Hanna Wants Emergency Session On Washington County District
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Primary May Decide Washington Supreme Court Races
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Erickson Keeps Up With Schrader's Fundraising With Loans
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Progressive Group Claims Ballot Petitions Included Forgeries
Rossi Hopes To Make Budget Deficit A Major Issue In Governor’s Race
Monday, July 14, 2008
Candidates Report Latest Fundraising Numbers
Democratic Activists Wish Wyden Would Speak Up
Friday, July 11, 2008