Oregon

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Oregon

Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Oregon politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Oregon politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies and influencers.

Oregon, nicknamed "The Beaver State," is bordered by Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and the Pacific Ocean. Oregon is the 33rd state to be admitted into the Union. While Salem is the state’s capital, Portland is the state’s most populated city.

Oregon has two members of the U.S. Senate, a total of six members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 30 members of the State Senate and 60 members of the House of Representatives.

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Capital:
Salem
Motto:
Alis volat propriis
Translation:
She flies with her own wings
Population:
4,241,500
Land Area of State:
95,995 square miles
Admitted to U.S.:
1859
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Cities and counties in Oregon

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However, in 2022, Ballotpedia also provided expanded coverage of local elections in Oregon. Click here to find your county!

Oregon fact checks

Policy issues in Oregon

Budget: Budget and financesTaxes
Civil liberties: Affirmative actionCampaign financeNonprofit regulation
Education: Charter schoolsHigher educationPublic educationSchool choice
Election: Ballot access requirementsRedistrictingVoting
Energy: Energy informationFracking
Environment: Environmental informationEndangered species
Finance: Financial regulation information
Healthcare: Healthcare informationMedicaid spendingEffect of the Affordable Care Act
Immigration: Immigration information
Pensions: Public pensions

Influencers in Oregon

Influencers are power players who help get candidates elected, put through policy proposals, cause ideological changes, and affect popular perceptions. They can take many forms: politicians, lobbyists, advisors, donors, corporations, industry groups, labor unions, single-issue organizations, and nonprofits, to name a few.