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The pen and the pony: How this Oregon cartoonist shaped US politics and introduced Arabian horses to America
Each summer in Silverton, Oregon, the local community packs Main Street for a festival to celebrate their favorite son: renowned political cartoonist Homer Davenport.

Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time Tuesday for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election.

Pacific Northwest politicians weigh in on President Biden’s dropout from 2024 race
President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election is reverberating across the nation and the Pacific Northwest’s political world.

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
President Joe Biden ends his 2024 bid after a disastrous debate inflamed doubts he’s fit for four more years on the job.

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: ‘Biden is going to lose to Trump’
The Democrat from Southwest Washington said the time has passed for Democrats to run a different candidate.

Only Oregon Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights is now an Independent
Though his core beliefs haven’t changed, Conrad said the primary made clear his version of moderate Republican politics doesn’t represent the majority of Republican voters in his rural Lane County district. Just less than 1,400 of the more than 8,000 Republican voters who cast ballots in the 12th House District voted for him.

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Voter registration deadline approaches for Oregon primary
Oregonians have until April 30 to register to vote in the primary election.

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Some Democrats in Oregon will vote ‘Uncommitted’ in presidential primary, protesting Gaza conflict
Protestors argue their support is not something Biden can afford to lose in a close race with former President Donald Trump.

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Cornel West, independent presidential candidate, likely to make Oregon ballot
The prominent intellectual and activist has some Democrats worried he could be a "spoiler" candidate. That's not likely in Oregon.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tried to remain neutral. On Monday, she’ll endorse Ron DeSantis
Iowa's popular Republican governor's endorsement is highly coveted in the Iowa Caucus. A source familiar with the matter confirms Reynolds will put her political power behind Florida Gov. DeSantis.