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Kotek wins Democratic nod in Oregon governor's race

Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek has won the Democratic gubernatorial primary governor, beating state Treasurer Tobias Read in a victory for the party’s progressive wing

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Key results from Tuesday’s primaries - Roll Call

Results from House and Senate primary elections for open and battleground seats in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania.

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In Oregon, the fight for governor is about winning over disaffected voters

The Republicans, an independent and a self-proclaimed "outsider" are among the candidates hoping to win over Oregon voters who say they're pessimistic about the future of the state.

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10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North Carolina

Five states hold primaries Tuesday. The top race is in Pennsylvania, where the GOP Senate primary will be another test of Trump's influence, while Democratic voters seem to favor John Fetterman.

WEKU

Here are the key primary election results from Oregon

A term-limited Gov. Kate Brown means there's an open race for governor. And Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader faces a progressive challenger.

WEKU

Oregon Democrat at risk as 5 states hold US House primaries

In Tuesday's primary elections, a longtime moderate Democratic congressman from Oregon faces his stiffest primary challenge yet after years of irking his colleagues

The Independent UK

It’s primary day in five states

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 17, Brew.

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Mark Z. Barabak: Fight or find common ground? Oregon race a referendum on the direction of Democrats

Kurt Schrader, a seven-term congressman from central Oregon, has belittled Nancy Pelosi, defended Donald Trump and voted against many of the Democratic Party's top priorities.

Los Angeles Times

Oregon sued over failure to provide public defenders

Criminal defendants in Oregon who have gone without public defenders for weeks have filed a lawsuit against the state claiming a violation of their constitutional rights

The Independent UK

Arcimoto Partners With JOCO For Manhattan Pilot Program

Arcimoto Inc (NASDAQ:FUV) has teamed with Light Electric Vehicle sharing platform JOCO for a pilot program to field test Deliverator, its three-wheel electric vehicle designed for local and last-mile delivery. The vehicle features a top speed of 75 mph, 102 city mile range, 20+ cubic feet of cargo space. JOCO, which operates…

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These 3 House members’ reelection bids could end Tuesday - Roll Call

Incumbency certainly comes with advantages, but the political volatility of 2022 poses serious risks for those seeking to keep their perches on Capitol Hill, including some facing primaries Tuesday. A scandal-plagued newcomer to Congress, Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn, will find out whether North Carolina voters will give him another chance.…

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2022 midterms: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries

Former President Donald Trump’s winning streak in U.S. Senate primaries is on the line Tuesday as voters in five states cast their ballots in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Portland unrest drives interest in 2 congressional primaries

Growing discontent over homelessness and crime in Portland is driving interest in a pair of congressional primaries

The Independent UK

14 state legislative incumbents have lost in primaries so far

Welcome to the Friday, May 13, Brew.

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Cartel-financed Oregon pot farms expand to growing indoors

Foreign drug cartels that established illegal outdoor marijuana farms in Oregon last year are expanding to large indoor grows

WEKU

Bitter feuds and crypto ties: Inside one of the most expensive Democratic primaries

The race in the newly created district has seen party infighting, mysterious ties to cryptocurrency and a complaint to the Federal Election Commission.

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Pro-choice states rush to pledge legal shield for out-of-state abortions

Impending end to legal abortion in half the states will strain capacity and resources in states preserving abortion access

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Oregon fire district board member recalled with 51.1% of the vote

In Washington County, Oregon, Banks Fire District #13 board members Mark Schmidlin and Ed Ewing faced a recall election on April 12, 2022. Schmidlin was recalled with 51.1% of votes cast in favor of the recall. Ewing retained his seat with 52.4% of votes cast against the recall. Schmidlin’s seat…

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Pandemic pushes Oregon’s public defender system to the brink

Oregon’s public defender system has shown cracks for years, but a post-pandemic glut of delayed cases is exposing shocking constitutional landmines

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'Outsider' looks to prevail in OR Democratic gov primary

Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read hopes to capitalize on voter unrest and a seeming tack back to moderates when Democrats choose their candidate May 17 for the state’s highest office

Reason

A New Report Explains How California Screwed Up Marijuana Legalization

Heavy regulation, high taxes, and local bans combined to cripple the legal cannabis industry, which accounts for just a third of the state's pot market.

The Independent UK

Portland police shift resources to address rising homicides

As homicides in Portland, Oregon, continue to increase and with resources stretched “very thin”, Police Chief Chuck Lovell announced he is shifting detectives from other divisions to help investigate recent killings

Benzinga

Acreage Sells Cannabis Facility In Oregon, Makes Changes To Dispensaries, Here Are The Details

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Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Jesus said to pray in a ‘closet,’ not on the 50-yard line

In the 1990s, when Congress was embarking on yet another reckless attempt to legislate public prayer in public schools, the Republican senator from Oregon, Mark O. Hatfield, asked for the floor. Hatfield, an evangelical and lifelong Baptist, testified that he had frequently prayed in school — typically before math tests.

Tribune News Service

Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells

PORTLAND, Ore. — Don Myron is probably best known as the guy who survived one of the deadliest fires in Oregon’s history by sheltering overnight in a river with a patio chair. So there was never any question that Myron would rebuild his home in Oregon’s Santiam Canyon after the…

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