AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Watch: Oregon’s voter-registration and update deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13; counties start mailing ballots Oct. 14. Voters will decide the governor’s race, a U.S. Senate seat and every congressional seat. Governor’s Race: New polls put Tina Kotek just 2 to 4 points ahead of Christine Drazan, with the two-point lead within the poll’s margin of error. Republicans see an opening in a state where Democrats have held the governorship for decades. Legislative Contests: Springfield City Councilor Kori Rodley faces Republican Adam Wilson for an open House seat, while Democrat Virginia Stapleton and Republican Tracy Cramer compete for a Marion County Senate seat. Health Care Oversight: Oregon regulators have paused efforts to assess whether insurers are complying with the state’s transgender-care coverage mandate, citing financial uncertainty and federal pressure. Advocates warn the state may lose track of access to care. Washington Showdown: Sen. Ron Wyden joined six Republicans and Democrats urging President Trump to reverse his Russian diesel deal, saying it conflicts with a congressional ban on Russian energy imports.
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