Election

Eugene Voters Soundly Defeat City Fee Ballot Measure

Angela Kellner — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

Eugene voters soundly defeated a ballot measure that would have imposed a monthly fee on residents to help pay for public safety and social services. KLCC’s Angela Kellner reports.

Despite Being Written Off, Write-Ins Remain In Race

Chris Lehman — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:28:35 +0000

It’s been ten years since any Republican has won a statewide election in Oregon. In fact, the GOP failed to even get anyone on the ballot for two statewide offices in last May's primary. So at the last minute, the party recruited write-in candidates for Attorney General and Treasurer. Political observers have largely written off the two candidates. But that hasn’t stopped them from campaigning enthusiastically. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.

Democrats, Republicans Vie For Control Of Oregon House

Chris Lehman — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:18:20 +0000

Oregon is not considered a battleground in the Presidential election. President Obama is strongly favored to win the state’s seven electoral votes. What’s more, Democrats also hold every single statewide office in Oregon and far outnumber Republicans in terms of voter registration. But there’s an exception to the one-party dominance: The Oregon House is evenly divided. 30 Democrats to 30 Republicans. And both parties are hard at work in legislative battlegrounds to swing the majority in their direction. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.

Religion Not A Factor In Latino Politics

Florangela Davila — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:55:42 +0000

Religion is one of the most defining characteristics of Latino culture. But pollsters say it plays virtually no role in how they vote. This week, we've been looking at Latinos in Northwest politics. In our next story, Florangela Davila looks at how faith shapes the lives of two Mexican-American siblings. But not their politics.

Front Page: National Debate, Northwest Issues

John Paxson — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:17:00 +0000

This is Front Page, our new segment featuring conversations with journalists taking a closer look at the people, issues and events shaping lives across the Pacific Northwest. Today we’re visiting with the Spokesman Review. Here’s our news director John Paxson.

Ryan Fundraiser Draws Protesters

Rob Manning — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:12:55 +0000

Protesters greeted Republican vice presidential hopeful Paul Ryan on his fundraising visit to Portland Monday. Rob Manning of Oregon Public Broadcasting has more.

Wash. Gubernatorial Candidates Prepare To Meet For Second Debate

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:30:50 +0000

Southwest Washington is the setting for the second official debate of the 2012 governor’s race. Republican Rob McKenna and Democrat Jay Inslee will face off Wednesday night on the Vancouver campus of Washington State University.

Wyman, Drew Appear Headed For November Secretary Of State Contest

Jessica Robinson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:53:24 +0000

The race for Washington secretary of state this November appears to be a battle between Republican Kim Wyman and Democrat Kathleen Drew. Wyman, the only Republican in the race, swept the map with 39 percent of the vote in Tuesday night’s primary. Democrat Drew pulled in 21 percent at last count. Correspondent Jessica Robinson has more.

Washinton Supreme Court Race Could Be McCloud, Sanders

Amy Radil — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:48:11 +0000

Early primary totals indicate that two advocates for defendants’ rights could compete for the open seat on the Washington supreme court: Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Richard Sanders. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Four candidates had sought to replace retiring supreme court justice Tom Chambers. They included longtime King County Superior Court judge Bruce Hilyer, and former Pierce county executive John Ladenburg.

Inslee, McKenna Advance To November Election

Colin Fogarty — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:45:25 +0000

Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna will advance to the November election, after winning the top two spots in [last night’s] Tuesday's primary for Washington governor. At last count, Inslee won 47 percent of the vote to McKenna’s 43 percent. Colin Fogarty reports on what the primary results might or might not mean for November.

Republican attorney general Rob McKenna began election night with a slight lead. But as the vote tallies streamed in - especially from heavily Democratic King County - former Democratic Congressman Jay Inslee took command of the statewide count.