Peter DeFazio

In this program, former US Representative Peter DeFazio will describe the nature and extent of threats to democracy and some of the institutions that make it harder for the will of the majority to prevail.

The race to replace Rep. Paul Holvey is set to see a rush of outside spending that has been rare in legislative races — but might soon become more common.

A few dozen people gathered outdoors in Springfield Thursday to dedicate a system of trails to former U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio.

Blumenauer has spent five decades serving at all levels of elected office. He says Congress is no longer "the most productive way to be involved."

Peter DeFazio is close to wrapping up his 36-year career in the U.S. House. The Springfield Democrat served for the final time Wednesday as chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Alek Skarlatos conceded his race for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Thursday evening. The Roseburg Republican made his announcement shortly after the Associated Press called the race in favor of Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Springfield.

Democrat Val Hoyle declared victory Tuesday evening in the race to represent Oregon's Fourth Congressional District. Meanwhile, Republican Alek Skarlatos isn't conceding defeat.

Voters in Oregon’s 4th District will elect someone new to represent them in Congress for the first time since 1986.

In the race for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, Republican Alek Skarlatos continues to outpace Democrat Val Hoyle in fundraising.

The candidates for the seat now held by retiring Congressman Peter DeFazio sparred at a forum co-sponsored by the Eugene and Springfield City Clubs Thursday.

Newly-released fundraising reports show that Republican Alek Skarlatos has raised more money than Democrat Val Hoyle since the May primary in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.

Soon-to-retire Congressman Peter DeFazio was honored this week with the unveiling of his official portrait in the U.S. Capitol.