Willamette Week

Food Workers Union Serves Early Endorsement to Rep. Jennifer Williamson in Oregon Secretary of State’s Race

It’s a notable early endorsement in the competitive Democratic primary.

Environmental Lobby Will Punish Democrats Who Didn’t Support a Carbon Cap

That could have an impact on a major statewide race.

A Proposed Donation Cap Deal Falters Among Democratic Candidates for Oregon Secretary of State

Rep. Jennifer Williamson (D-Portland) says she’ll go her own way.

Cameron Smith, Head of Two State Agencies, to Run for Oregon Secretary of State

Cameron Smith, who has worked for Gov. Kate Brown, John Kitzhaber and Ted Kulongoski, is expected to announce today that he’s running in an already crowded Democratic primary for Secretary of State.

Rep. Jennifer Williamson Has Set Up a PAC to Run for Secretary of State

Ending any remaining suspense, Williamson has filed paperwork indicating she’ll run for secretary of state.

Former Oregon Rep. Julie Parrish Goes Back to School

She shrugs off an effort to draft her as a secretary of state candidate.

Competitive Races Emerge to Replace Sen. Mark Hass and Rep. Mitch Greenlick

Three candidates are in the Democratic primary to replace Greenlick; two vie to replace Hass.

Murmurs: Union Seeks Payback for Pension Cuts

In other news: State finds wind farm abused workers.

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Files for Reelection in 2020

Rosenblum, a two-term incumbent, filed on the first possible day.

State Sen. Mark Hass Confirms He’s Running for Oregon Secretary of State

Hass is now one of two Democrats in the race.

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