Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced she’s resigning from her office effective May 8. Fagan faces an ethics investigation and calls to resign from state Republican leaders after Willamette Week reported Fagan worked as a consultant for the cannabis dispensary chain La Mota. Fagan’s office oversees the Oregon Audits Division, which recently released an […]
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Election Filings Begin for 2020 Races
With a big election year ahead, Oregon Secretary of State urges people to run
Those looking to hold public office can now join the race for positions up for election in the May 19, 2020 primary. Offices include U.S. President, U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative, plus Oregon Secretary of State, State Treasurer and Attorney General. A news release from the Oregon Secretary of State notes that 16 of Oregon’s […]
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A Talk with Bev Clarno
Looking forward—and back—with Oregon’s new Secretary of State, who hails from Central Oregon
On March 29, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown named Bev Clarno, a former state legislator and rancher from Central Oregon, as the new Secretary of State, following the death of Dennis Richardson in February. In announcing the appointment, Brown alluded to Clarno’s “trailblazing spirit” and her “commitment to Oregonians.” Clarno was sworn in April 1 at […]
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A Central Oregonian is the New Secretary of State
Governor names Bev Clarno to the spot, following the death of Dennis Richardson
Bev Clarno of Redmond will be Oregon’s new Secretary of State. Governor Kate Brown’s office announced the appointment today, following the death of Dennis Richardson Feb. 26. Richardson had suffered from brain cancer. During her career, Clarno, a Republican, has served as a state legislator representing Redmond, working as both Speaker of the House as […]
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Local and State Politicians Remember Dennis Richardson
Richardson was 1st Republican elected to state office in 14 years
Dennis Richardson, Oregon’s Secretary of State passed away Feb. 26 after a long battle with cancer. Many politicians remember him today.
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The Skinny on Elections
Some of the most up-to-date info on voting in Oregon
It’s election day, people—and with a tight governor’s race, some heated county races and a scandal-filled House race in District 54, suffice to say it’s been quite the election season. And that’s not even mentioning the ups and downs and predictions coming from national politics. When it comes to elections and voting, there’s a lot […]
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Democratic Primary Endorsement: Clinton
Many Americans will vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton because she is female. Our country isn’t leading in political representation by women and there is much progress to be made. However, there are many other reasons than gender to vote for the she-Clinton. As a dynasty candidate, there is plenty of chin wagging about her life […]