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Why the state's third-largest party is asking unaffiliated voters to help pick its candidates.

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"As the number of Oregon voters unaffiliated with a political party rises, so has the number of voters locked out a key part of the electoral process. Oregon’s third-largest political party sees an opportunity."

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Read article at Salem Reporter >>

by Jake Thomas (11/30/2019)

Groups Seek To Take Oregon Redistricting Out Of State Legislature's Hands

"A coalition that includes a wide variety of political and government watchdog groups on Tuesday say they are filing three proposed initiatives that would create a nonpartisan citizens panel to handle redistricting for congressional and legislative seats in Oregon."

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Read article at OPB >>

 by Jeff Mapes (11/12/2019)

Independent Party of Oregon faces major/minor test

"The Independent Party of Oregon is preparing for a return to the minor leagues...the party became a major party in 2015... motor voter has changed that... the difference is more than nominal.... for major parties the state pays for the primary..."

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Read at East Oregonian >>

 by Claire Withycombe (08/18/2/2019)