Oregon Politics Editors

Oregonian Politics Editors Betsy Hammond and Jamie Goldberg

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Kotek’s popularity craters in Portland, poll shows: What that could mean for Republican candidates https://t.co/OUhBPOl1cP

[Jamie Goldberg @Jamiebgoldberg]

Oregon agency reviewing unauthorized AI use after worker sends email citing Reddit to explain state law
https://t.co/0X0O7oc2Kn

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Oregon thought California woman lived in Hillsboro park, siphoned $20K from her bank account https://t.co/16BncJxGiJ

[Hillary Borrud @hborrud]

No one knows how much waste from @multco library building projects was recycled, vs taken to the dump.

Multnomah County audit highlights recycling problems on ‘green’ public works projects

https://t.co/S9lXbLdlk0

[Jamie Goldberg @Jamiebgoldberg]

A top Portland political aide took in a homeless woman. He abandoned her at a state park days later (via @shanedkavanaugh)

https://t.co/4dge0wWuCc

[Oregon Politics Editors @OregonPolEds]

@RobertaNopson @Oregonian @KATUNews We wrote about this: https://t.co/ApDYygAZ5g

[Hillary Borrud @hborrud]

I first heard about Grace several years ago from someone who was worried she was being exploited for sex while in Oregon foster care.

Grace, who I finally met nearly two years ago, is now sharing her story. I hope you can give it a read.

https://t.co/MIBWk2G06D

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

"Portland Mayor-elect Keith Wilson delivered an upbeat and gracious acceptance speech Thursday in the gymnasium at the Charles Jordan Community Center in North Portland, not far from where he grew up."

via @lrmongeau

(I'm home sick as a dog 😵‍💫)

https://t.co/RoltYzf6kR

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

The Oregonian/OregonLive has seen enough.

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defeats Republican Joe Kent to secure second term in Congress

https://t.co/NML3F4yvev

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

The Oregonian/OregonLive has seen enough.

Janelle Bynum wins race for Congress, flipping U.S. House seat from GOP to Democratic control

https://t.co/DprewEBLKU

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Big day for Keith Wilson.

First, he wins Willamette Week's coveted endorsement for mayor.

Now, a poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive show Wilson surging and best positioned to win the race next month.

https://t.co/v9bnwf9cLC

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Profile #4 (by @avivabechky)

Mingus Mapps wants to make Portland work better. Will voters support his back-to-basics pitch for mayor?

Despite a befuddling campaign, Mapps maintains a base of support & sees an opening as his rivals stumble.

https://t.co/rAq2iaZffI

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Profile #3

Keith Wilson is running for Portland mayor on one bold idea to end homelessness. Will voters buy it?

A path to victory for the fossil-fuel-free trucking executive is emerging in the final weeks before Election Day.

https://t.co/eAeV6KkqoY

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Will liberal Portland elect a law-and-order mayor? Why Rene Gonzalez is betting yes

My first in a series of mayoral candidate profiles.

More than a few surprises throughout. 👇

https://t.co/sydYeVXTSU

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Profile #2 👇

Carmen Rubio seeks to become Portland’s ‘no drama’ mayor. Will her low-key style connect with voters?

For even her biggest fans, the case for Rubio boils down to:

“The best mayor for Portland doesn’t have to be the best candidate.”

https://t.co/Ce9aZDhzME

[Jamie Goldberg @Jamiebgoldberg]

Oregon Labor Bureau will begin dismissing wage claims from workers earning more than $53K https://t.co/JcMysJNOYy

[Hillary Borrud @hborrud]

Oregon DMV only learned it helped register 300 non-citizens to vote after a national think tank raised questions https://t.co/HdAl7qGAiK via @Carlos_reports

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Days after The Oregonian revealed Portland mayoral candidate Carmen Rubio's problematic driving history, she hit a parked Tesla with her car. After surveying the damaged area, Rubio walked away.

“Your first thought is, ‘Who does something like that?’”

https://t.co/Ad2f8rFx2w

[Shane Dixon Kavanaugh @shanedkavanaugh]

Carmen Rubio, a leading candidate for Portland mayor, racked up 150 parking, traffic violations, 6 driver’s license suspensions.

Courts referred Rubio’s unpaid tickets to a collection agency at least 100x, records reviewed by The Oregonian show.

More👇
https://t.co/uSq2EJXb5m

[Jamie Goldberg @Jamiebgoldberg]

Oregon’s top economists have quit. Now who will calculate kicker? https://t.co/AUTzIpF2wz