Voter-Owned Elections
Portland’s Voter-Owned Elections program is a national leader, pointing the way for reform in Washington, D.C. and in Salem. Our top priority in 2010 is to retain Voter-Owned Elections when the program goes to the ballot in November.
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For History and Reports about Voter-Owned Elections...
Follow Measures 66 and 67 Campaign Contributions
December 2009: This analysis summarizes who paid to put Meaures 66 and 67 on the ballot and tracks campaign contributions to both the Yes and No campaigns in this January 26, 2010 special election.
A Political History of Russ Walker and FreedomWorks
October 2009: This analysis focuses on Russ Walker's state and national political allies, the impact of his ballot measures on Oregon politics and policies, and whether the state or national office of FreedomWorks is calling the shots.
Improving Voter Participation: Oregon Challenges and Opportunities
August 2009: This report discusses a wide range of Oregon-specific options to facilitate voter registration, keep Oregonians accurately registered, make elections meaningful and expand opportunities for providing more information for voters.
Money in Oregon Politics: History, Trends, and Reform
April 2009: This report and its more detailed appendices, indicates that both contributors and candidates in Oregon are stuck in a broken system illustrating the need for comprehensive campaign finance reform.
Common Cause Oregon Relaunches with Release of Improving Voter Participation Report;
Builds on Work of Democracy Reform Oregon
August 4, 2009: Common Cause opens a new office in Oregon led by Janice Thompson, former executive director of Democracy Reform Oregon, an organization that will close with its work continuing as Common Cause Oregon.
Reactivating Common Cause Oregon is accompanied by the release of an extensive report, Improving Voter Participation: Oregon Challenges and Opportunities.
Fair Elections Now Act Heats Up
July 31, 2009: The Fair Elections Now Act allows candidates to run for office on a blend of small contributions and limited public funds. It received its first hearing in the House Administration Committee today.
Thanks to Reps. Earl Blumenauer and David Wu for their co-sponsorship of H.R. 1826. Thanks also to Rep. Peter DeFazio for his past support of public financing and we urge his consideration of joining with over 70 House members as a co-sponsor.
Reps. Greg Walden and Kurt Schroeder, we urge your support for H.R. 1826, the Fair Elections Now Act.
