Prosecutor Kevin Barton Wins Washington County District Attorney Seat Despite His Opponent Spending Nearly Twice As Much Together, the candidates spent almost $1 million on a race for a position that is rarely contested in Oregon.
Old Rich Guys Continue to Write Big Checks in Hotly Contested Washington County DA’s Race Money continues to pour into the Washington County DA’s race—Phil Knight gives another $75,000.
More Big Bucks Rolling into Washington County District Attorney’s Race—This Time From Conservatives ActionPAC gives Washington County DA candidate Kevin Barton nearly $50,000, as money continues to flow into the race.
Murmurs: Jordan Schnitzer Snags Wapato Jail and Sees a Homeless Shelter In other news: Washington County race is a battle of billionaires.
Campaign Contribution of the Week: George Soros Makes His First Donation to an Oregon Candidate Campaign contribution of the week: Financier George Soros gives Gov. Kate Brown $25,000.
Gov. Kate Brown Picks Up an Unprecedented Donation From Financier George Soros The contribution marks the first time the New York-based fund manager and philanthropist has donated directly to an Oregon politician.
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