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Campaign Finance Reform News

Opinion: The leadership that money can’t buy - oregonlive.com

Is the “Pyramid of Money” Corrupting US Democracy? - LA Progressive

Former Oregon governor candidate Nick Kristof donates his remaining politic

Pamplin Media Group - Kristof gives over $1 million in political contributi

Hero Centrist Betsy Johnson Might Just Stick Oregon With A Republican Gover

Dark money group takes aim at Democratic majority in Oregon Legislature - o

Pamplin Media Group - Oregon governor's race generating tsunami of campaign

Secretary of State investigating People for Portland for possible election

People for Portland’s political action committee returns donations after ba

Poll finds bipartisan support for fixing campaign finance laws | Wednesday

Nick Begich lent his campaign $650,000. Ethics watchdogs compare the practi

Crypto industry ramps up political spending for midterms - Los Angeles Time

Crypto billionaire says he could spend a record-breaking $1 billion in 2024

The Crypto Kings Are Making Big Political Donations. What Could Go Wrong? |

A last-minute deal to restore Alaska’s campaign finance limits fell through

In Politics, Money Will Always Talk. Unless… - Inequality.org

State Law Trending Toward Increased Campaign Finance Disclosure: Wiley

Is Palo Alto ready for campaign finance reform? | News | Palo Alto Online |

Primary elections today: how crypto is impacting some of the races - Market

The Little Red Boxes Making a Mockery of Campaign Finance Laws - The New Yo

Kagan Pens Scathing Dissent as Supreme Court Kills Another Campaign Finance

Starnes makes final push as campaign closes | News | theworldlink.com

Readers respond: Endorsements ignore campaign finance - oregonlive.com

Democrats, Republicans running for Oregon governor spend furiously in final

The race to become Oregon’s next governor: Week in review - oregonlive.com

City Council Candidate AJ McCreary Paid 15-Year-Old Son $3,200 From Her Cam

Commissioner Dan Ryan, AJ McCreary make their case to voters | kgw.com

Complaint alleges dark money nonprofit supporting Republican gubernatorial

Labor unions financially backing Jessica Vega Pederson through mailer - ore

Questions remain as race for nomination to represent Oregon’s 6th District

Progressive donor puts big money into Oregon’s two contested races for dist

How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Ch

Portland’s 1st contested race for auditor in decades elicits promises to el

Oregon’s new Congressional district draws a big field of candidates and big

Another record-breaking year of Oregon campaign spending could be ahead | K

Oregon awash in political ads, spending, with $11.3 million this month; see

Phil Knight gives $1 million to PAC to elect Republican Oregon lawmakers -

Nike's (NYSE: NKE) Phil Knight makes hefty political contribution to Republ

The curious case of crypto as a player in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital

What does a crypto tycoon want with Oregon’s new congressional district? -

Portland City Council race: Jo Ann Hardesty, 2 main challengers battle for

Oregon Congressional candidates rake in millions as primary nears; see who

Know Your Candidates 2022: Patrick Starnes (D), running for Oregon governor

Downtown Portland property owners, developers bankroll big money push to de

Oregon congressional candidate has attracted $6M from national PACs | elect

This super PAC is spending almost $1 million in a contentious Democratic pr

Oregon CD6 campaign finance reports reveal Carrick Flynn donors

Candidates for Governor: Patrick Starnes - OPB

Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings

Pamplin Media Group - Timber baron contributes against Oregon Democrats

Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment - The New Y

Portland City Council races: See the ZIP codes fueling candidates’ cash - o

Letter from the Editor: We’re focused on campaign finance transparency - or

Oregon’s next governor: Week in review - oregonlive.com

Portland power brokers plan to spend up to $700K to try to defeat Commissio

Oregon governor's race attracts big money | The Story (full show) | April 5

Lawsuit challenges Alaska campaign disclosure rules | The Seattle Times

Nike Founder Phil Knight Donates $750,000 to Betsy Johnson’s Bid for Oregon

Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives $1 million to Betsy Johnson’s campaign fo

Does $14.6 million buy influence? What candidates for Oregon governor say a

Phil Knight pumps another $750,000 into independent Betsy Johnson’s guberna

Strict contribution limits slow reach of campaigns for Multnomah County cha

Oregon voters want more help from the press to learn about candidates for g

Political notes: Spring blooms with new voters and campaign dollars | News

Shine a Light – Eugene Weekly

Pamplin Media Group - Political notes: New voters and campaign dollars

See the big differences in Multnomah County chair candidates’ sources of ca

Campaign finance reform advocates ask Oregon Supreme Court for a new hearin

Oregon Supreme Court won’t clear way for voters to consider campaign financ

Oregon court decision could slash chances at campaign finance vote in 2022

Biggest Oregon political donations in 2022? They’re from timber companies,

Supreme Court Denies Election Reformers’ Request to Hear Fagan’s Disqualifi

Pamplin Media Group - Court decision may doom campaign finance vote this ye

People for Portland accused of violating Oregon election laws - oregonlive.

Starnes feeling optimistic about governor run | Elections | nrtoday.com

Federal judge upholds Colorado's campaign finance limits — for now

Judge declines to block Colorado's campaign donation limits | Courts | colo

Campaign contribution limits are a longshot after Dunleavy sides with unlim

After deceiving Alaskans for months, Dunleavy admits he wants no limits on

A politically appointed commission just vaporized Alaska’s campaign donatio

Alaska to have unlimited campaign contributions in most instances

Oregon campaign finance violations show political donations, spending often

Decision Lifts Certain Contribution Limits in Alaska | Alaska News | US New

People for Portland is spending big to change the city’s approach to homele

Oregon independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson secures big Republ

Slow legal filings could ensure Oregonians do not get to vote on campaign c

Oregon labor, business interest groups file challenges to campaign contribu

Murmurs: Cryptocurrency Billionaire Spends Big on Oregon Politics

Opinion: Why I left the House Democratic Caucus - oregonlive.com

Pamplin Media Group - Governor hopeful still sees campaign finance as key i

Measure 107 allows campaign finance limits in Oregon - OPB

Supporters ask Oregon Supreme Court to overrule Secretary of State Shemia F

Campaign finance activists challenge Secretary of State Shemia Fagan in cou

Honest Elections Oregon Takes Fight With Fagan to State Supreme Court

Editorial: Derailed campaign-finance reform measures need court’s help | eC

Readers respond: Fagan unfairly disqualifies petitions - oregonlive.com

What’s the Real Story Behind a Fight Over Campaign Finance Reform?

Editorial: Derailed campaign-finance reform measures need court’s help - or

Several Measures Made the Oregon Ballot While Failing a Standard That Offic

Oregon bill tries to revive campaign finance limits but has a big loophole

Oregon Attorney General Greenlights Campaign Money Measures in Win for Peti

Oregon Legislative Video

Rejected campaign finance ideas could have new life in Oregon Senate bill -

Three campaign finance measures blocked from Oregon ballot | kgw.com

Secretary of State Shemia Fagan Rejects Campaign Finance Initiatives

Proposed Oregon campaign finance limits could be upended by a drafting tech

No. 7 Because Portland Finally Got Big Money Out of Local Politics

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan follows through, kills effort to set

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan plans to kill effort to set campaign

Secretary of State Shemia Fagan Poised to Delay Campaign Finance Measures o

Judge strikes parts of heavily amended campaign finance bill

Money Is the Root – Eugene Weekly

Most money, media attention flows to few candidates, but many are running f

Scared Yet? | The New Republic

Who Is Donating in Portland City Council Elections? | Portland Monthly

Pamplin Media Group - Kristof's cash isn't tied to eligibility for governor

Campaign Donation Limits Could Be Coming to OR in 2022 / Public News Servic

Oregon voters want to limit money in politics, but lawmakers might not get

Readers respond: We need better campaign finance laws - oregonlive.com

Portland Will Have a Contested Race for City Auditor

Dark Money Group Launches Attack Ads on Democrats Running for Governor

Amazon lost the Seattle City Council elections after a $1 million power pla

Readers respond: Price of unlimited campaign donations - oregonlive.com

Editorial: 2022 brings new urgency to fix age-old problems - oregonlive.com

Here are 5 stories that shaped Oregon politics in 2021 - oregonlive.com

What Happened To Campaign Finance Reform? – Eugene Weekly

Oregon unions propose campaign finance limits that would still allow big do

Competing measures could muddy Oregon’s campaign finance debate - OPB

Oregon’s corporate-dominated campaign finance system gets Congress’ attenti

Study: Oregon 2018 campaign funding dominated by Portland-area groups

Advocates see holes in Oregon campaign finance reform legislation

Oregon good government groups file initiatives to cap campaign contribution

Good government groups are pushing campaign finance limits in Oregon. They

Coalition files ballot initiatives to reform Oregon's campaign finance laws

Board provided with update on campaign finance reform in Multnomah County |

Alaska still needs better campaign contribution disclosure

Draft Suggests Campaign Caps to Replace Those Struck Down | Alaska News | U

Election commission staff sets new campaign contribution limits of $1,500,

Pamplin Media Group - Cash dash is on for Oregon candidates for governor

Case Closed: In Oregon campaign investigations, ‘I did not’ is all it takes

Florida GOP Jacks Up Cities’ Campaign Contribution Limits – Sludge

Red State Lawmakers Preempt Campaign Finance Laws in Blue Cities | The Regu

New Georgia Campaign Finance Law Is 'Carving a Loophole' for Unlimited Fund

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott can’t enforce mask mandate ban, he argues in court |

Pamplin Media Group - Multnomah County will enforce $500 cap on campaign do

Multnomah County Judge Greenlights Voter-Approved Campaign Finance Limits

Virginia, an 'outlier' on campaign finance reform, considers new restrictio

Pamplin Media Group - Campaign finance reform proposed in Columbia County

Multnomah County judge rules campaign contribution limits constitutional -

Alaska’s campaign finance laws have been gutted - Anchorage Daily News

KUOW - Did Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers combat 'big money' in August's mayo

Zuckerberg's cash fuels GOP suspicion and new election rules

Mystery Donor Revealed: Mark Zuckerberg Backed Radical DA Candidates - Capi

Mark Zuckerberg cash discreetly leaked into far-left prosecutor races | Fox

Spending to influence Oregon’s Legislature topped $25 million this session,

Oregon taxpayers foot $100,000 bill for Gov. Kate Brown’s political consult

FirstEnergy to pay $230M in agreement in Ohio bribery case | National News

Constitutional quirks are Oregon's political potholes | Local&State | bendb

After campaign finance reform fails in Legislature, proponent considers 2nd

Money in Oregon politics as unchecked as ever – Medford News, Weather, Spor

Readers respond: Lawmakers ignore the voters’ will - oregonlive.com

Dozen Megadonors Gave $3.4 Billion, One in Every 13 Dollars, Since 2009 - T

Supreme Court Strikes Down California Donor-Disclosure Rule (1)

Concerns build over 'short-circuiting' of Seattle's fundraising rules for m

Seattle Voters Increase Use of ‘Democracy Vouchers’ in Mayoral Contest – Sl

Guest View: Standing up against the Oregon special interests

Governor Mills signs a full slate of election, campaign finance reforms int

Letter: Stop the stall | Letters | dailyastorian.com

Editorial: Legislature’s inaction makes the case for two voter initiatives

Politicians running for Oregon Legislature could reap huge taxpayer funding

Oregon lawmakers increasingly unlikely to take up campaign finance - OPB

Guest Column: Getting big money out of politics is a bipartisan issue | Opi

Here's What You Need to Know About the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session | Po

Oregon lawmakers tackle campaign finance limits after election

Other views: Restoring faith in Legislature requires rooting out conflicts

Oregon campaign finance reforms catch criticism from activists | National N

Oregon lawmakers appear unlikely to limit campaign contributions, as key pr

Pamplin Media Group - Salinas, Hardesty, Colquitt: Don’t let big money in

Money Talks – Eugene Weekly

Editorial: Campaign finance reform bill missing the ‘reform’ - oregonlive.c

Editorial: Proposed campaign donation limits only limit who holds the power

Readers respond: Support campaign finance reform - oregonlive.com

Opinion | New York’s Big Money Loophole - The New York Times

Oregon gets F grade in 2015 State Integrity Investigation – Center for Publ

Audit: Oregon ethics commission could be stronger, more independent

Audit: Oregon should boost ethics officials’ independence, anti-corruption

Big political donors get big say in Oregon political money limits - oregonl

Portland Business Alliance violated city lobbying rules 25 times, auditor f

Gov to consider unlimited PAC donations to Montana candidates | 406 Politic

House endorses repeal of PAC money limits for legislative candidates | 406

A decade after Oregon cracked down on lobbyist wining and dining, lawmakers

Oregon voters want to limit money in politics, but lawmakers might not get

Opinion | Virginia is still stuck in an ethical free-for-all when it comes

Five myths about campaign finance - The Washington Post

As special interest give Utah legislators 87% of their donations, questions

Colorado's largest cities have caps on campaign contributions now that Auro

Dark Money Floods in to State Elections, Revealing Cracks in Disclosure Law

Oregon campaign to allow limits on political contributions plows through ca

City Elections Office Fines Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Campaign for Violations - W

‘Polluted by Money’ wins national 2020 Oakes Award - oregonlive.com

City Council Candidate Loretta Smith’s Campaign Makes a Highly Unusual Cont

Big Donors and PACs Dominate Campaign Funding in Nearly Every State, Report

Nonprofit cash being spent in Colorado campaigns still impossible to trace

Portland Mayor Fined $500 for Listing Donors in Small Print | Oregon News |

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler fined $500 for listing campaign donors in tiny p

City Council Candidate Dan Ryan Returns $945 in Donations - Willamette Week

City Council campaign spending breaks records, $200K in donations

Political Committee Supporting Sam Adams Hit With Election Complaint - Blog

Campaign Finance Watchdogs Call Out Committee Backing Sam Adams for Nondisc

Secretary of State candidate focuses on campaign finance reform | kgw.com

Gov. Kate Brown quietly takes lead role on Oregon campaign finance measure

Campaign Finance Reformers Sue Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Reelection Campaign Over

No limits on campaign contributions in Oregon despite Supreme Court ruling

Judge: Wheeler can spend donations in excess of $ 500 more - The Media Hell

Judge: Mayor can keep spending large campaign contributions | KOIN.com

Judge: Wheeler can spend donations over new $500 limit | KOIN.com

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler can keep spending mega campaign contributions, j

Campaign Finance Limits Lose Twice In Oregon . News | OPB

Pamplin Media Group - Judge: Wheeler can spend donations over new $500 limi

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler campaign sued by primary rival Sarah Iannarone,

Ruling upends campaign finance rules | Mail Tribune

Portland to begin enforcing $500 campaign donation limit next week, but it

Editorial: Disclosure may be the best disinfectant Oregon has for campaign

Pamplin Media Group - Wheeler promises to comply with campaign contribution

Campaign Donation Fight Renewed, Oregon Court Says Limits are Legal - The C

Portland Mayor's Reelection Campaign To Limit Future Donations After Court

A new era in campaign finance: Oregon Supreme Court OKs contribution limits

Oregon Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Campaign Contribution Limits . News

Oregon Supreme Court: Campaign contribution limits legal | KOIN.com

Oregon Supreme Court rules campaign contribution limits are legal in Oregon

Pamplin Media Group - Oregon Supreme Court rules in favor of campaign contr

Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Multnomah County Campaign Finance Limits - Blo

Portland City Elections Officer Issues Unusual Rebuke of Mayor Ted Wheeler

Nursing homes showered cash on Oregon political candidates. Now they face q

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler violated campaign finance disclosure rules, city

Mayor Wheeler Hit With Three Campaign Violations - Blogtown - Portland Merc

City Elections Office Finds Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Re-Election Campaign in Vio

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Fails To Reveal Big Donors In Campaign Ads, Comp

Here's our Oregon secretary of state race candidate rundown

Opinion: Even with walkout, a bill to undermine campaign finance reform pro

Oregon lawmakers air plan to reshape 2006 campaign donation limits

Portland man files court appeal seeking campaign finance fines against Mayo
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