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10 Oregon state senators may not run for re-election, according to state supreme court

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Ballotpedia · Feb 7, 2024

Oregon Supreme Court upholds secretary of state’s interpretation of Measure 113 excluding 10 senators from seeking re-election after their walkout last May

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that nine Republican state senators and one independent who participated in a legislative walkout in May 2023 could not seek re-election under Measure 113—a 2022 ballot initiative that makes legislators ineligible to be re-elected to a subsequent term if they accrue 10 or more unexcused…

Ballotpedia · Feb 5, 2024

Post-GOP walkout, Oregon elections chief says lawmakers with 10 or more absences can't run next term

Oregon's elections chief says the 10 Republican state senators who had more than 10 unexcused absences during a walkout in the most recent legislative session can’t run for reelection in 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

Oregon Senate Democrats plan to start fining their absent colleagues amid a month-long Republican walkout

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

GOP walkout in Oregon Senate hits 4th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned

A ballot measure approved by Oregon voters last November was supposed to disqualify state lawmakers who carry out extensive walkouts from being reelected for the following term

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

As Oregon Senate GOP boycott hits 'crucial point,' governor begins talks

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has begun meeting with Democratic and Republican leaders of the statehouse to try to end a three-week-old boycott by GOP senators

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Boycotting Oregon GOP senators vow to stay away until last day of session

Republican senators whose walkout of the Oregon Senate has prevented a quorum for almost three weeks now say they’re not coming back until the very last day of the legislative session next month

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

GOP boycott in Oregon threatens abortion, transgender bills and protesters' own political careers

A boycott by Republican state senators in Oregon threatens to derail dozens of bills, including on gun control and abortion rights, as a deadline looms that could also upend the protesters’ political futures

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

GOP boycott in Oregon halts bills on guns, abortion and more

Republican members of the Oregon Senate have extended their boycott into a second day, delaying bills on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Oregon Republicans stay home ahead of abortion, guns votes

Republican state senators in Oregon haven't shown up to work, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun control, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023