Oregon Political News
Memorial service at Capitol planned Saturday for Westlund
A memorial service for state Treasurer Ben Westlund will be a people's service, not a formal farewell.
Former treasurer won't seek post again
Former state Treasurer Jim Hill of Salem decided Thursday not to run for his old office after all.
'Two Mikes' square off in race to replace Gilman
The two Republicans challenging each other for House District 55 are often referred to as the "Two Mikes" in their bid for the seat now held by Medford resident George Gilman.
Retired RCC president challenges Richardson
Rick Levine, the retired president of Rogue Community College, is challenging incumbent state Rep. Dennis Richardson, R-Central Point, for his seat.
Oregon treasurer's race creates suspense as contenders file for seat
Within hours Tuesday after Gov. Ted Kulongoski named Ted Wheeler as state treasurer, a couple of others — including Salem`s Jim Hill, who held the job for eight years — jumped into the race as filing closed for the May 18 primary.
List of May primary candidates
Here is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates for selected offices for the May 18 primary, barring withdrawals. Only candidates for Mid-Valley congressional and legislative seats are included.
No late surprise contenders among the 13 who file for governor's race
There were no big-name, last-minute entrants Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican nominations for governor in the May 18 primary.
Newcomer enters race for Buckley's seat
Medford resident Sandy Abercrombie, a retired computer specialist with the U.S. Forest Service, is running for the Oregon House seat now held by Peter Buckley.
2 more enter county races
Two more candidates filed for positions on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners just before Tuesday's deadline, bringing the number of candidates for two positions to an unprecedented 13.
State Legislature
2nd District House seat: Incumbent Republican Tim Freeman of Grants Pass and Winchester Democrat Harry McDermott.

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