/tags/democratic-party Democratic Party en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:10:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/jackson-county-democratic-party-says-office-vandalized-supporters-lawn-signs-stolen Jackson County Democratic Party officials say their office has faced vandalism while party supporters report frequent theft of lawn signs. Local Democrats and Republicans have called to keep things civil as tensions rise this election season. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:10:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/jackson-county-democratic-party-says-office-vandalized-supporters-lawn-signs-stolen Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-07-22/oregon-democrats-praise-biden-welcome-his-decision-to-drop-out Oregon Republicans, at the same time, said Biden should retire from the presidency. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:23:15 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-22/oregon-democrats-praise-biden-welcome-his-decision-to-drop-out Lynne Terry, Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-07-03/gavin-newsom-backs-down-on-crime-measure The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:51:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-03/gavin-newsom-backs-down-on-crime-measure CalMatters Staff /politics-government/2024-06-04/oregon-senate-democrats-shuffle-leadership-ahead-of-november-election Oregon Senate Democrats are planning a leadership shuffle in coming weeks, as the chamber’s top budget writer steps down from the role to focus on a statewide campaign. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:34:45 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-04/oregon-senate-democrats-shuffle-leadership-ahead-of-november-election Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-05-14/two-democratic-candidates-compete-in-primary-in-gop-held-southern-oregon-house-district The winner will run against a three-term Republican incumbent Kim Wallan in House District 6 this November. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:10:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-14/two-democratic-candidates-compete-in-primary-in-gop-held-southern-oregon-house-district Ben Botkin /politics-government/2024-04-22/some-democrats-in-oregon-will-vote-uncommitted-in-presidential-primary-protesting-gaza-conflict Oregon is the latest of nearly two dozen states to have an organized effort to protest President Joe Biden in the primary. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:55:54 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-22/some-democrats-in-oregon-will-vote-uncommitted-in-presidential-primary-protesting-gaza-conflict Bryce Dole /politics-government/2024-03-22/oregon-house-democrats-pick-rep-ben-bowman-as-new-majority-leader Democrats elected the chamber’s second-youngest member, and a freshman lawmaker with a reputation for sharp political instincts, to help guide their political races and policy aims. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-22/oregon-house-democrats-pick-rep-ben-bowman-as-new-majority-leader Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2023-11-20/why-newsom-and-california-lawmakers-want-the-state-supreme-court-to-remove-a-2024-ballot-proposition A ballot measure being pushed by business groups could place strict new limits on the ability of state and local governments to raise taxes. But California Democrats — from Governor Gavin Newsom to mayors from around the state — are asking the state Supreme Court to invalidate the proposition and remove it from the 2024 ballot. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:35:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-20/why-newsom-and-california-lawmakers-want-the-state-supreme-court-to-remove-a-2024-ballot-proposition Nicole Nixon /politics-government/2023-06-07/despite-fierce-pushback-an-oregon-union-is-proceeding-in-its-efforts-to-recall-an-influential-democrat UFCW Local 555 says it's well on its way to forcing a recall election on Rep. Paul Holvey, D-Eugene. Senate Democrats have tried to intervene. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:43:55 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-07/despite-fierce-pushback-an-oregon-union-is-proceeding-in-its-efforts-to-recall-an-influential-democrat Dirk VanderHart