May 2024 primary

FILE - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum prepares to speak at a hearing for House Bill 2002 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, March 20, 2023.

Politics & Government

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will not seek reelection

Dirk VanderHart

After 12 years, the role of Oregon’s top lawyer might be up for grabs in 2024.

FILE - State Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, pictured on April 2, 2019, is one of two budget co-chairs who unveiled a two-year spending framework Thursday.

Politics & Government

One of Oregon’s top budget writers wants to be state treasurer

Dirk VanderHart

Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, is hoping to trade her powerful position for one of Oregon's more low-key statewide offices.

James Manning speaks at a podium. A campaign banner is behind him.

Politics & Government

An open secretary of state seat next year is already attracting well-connected Oregon Democrats

Dirk VanderHart

Treasurer Tobias Read and state Sen. James Manning are headed for a primary battle to fill the seat currently held by Secretary LaVonne Griffin-Valade, who replaced Shemia Fagan.

Mayor Lucy Vinis and mayoral candidate Kaarin Knudson at podium.

Politics & Government

Vinis endorses Knudson for Eugene’s next mayor

Brian Bull

Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis says she won’t seek a third term in office.