Primary

On this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now," we discuss the biggest races in next week's Washington state primary.

With the flip of a coin, the fate of an Oregon House primary race was decided Thursday morning. But the person who won the coin toss won’t be on the ballot in November.

Oregon procrastinators cannot put off this task much longer if they want their vote to count in the May primary election.

Rural officials urge caution with late mail voting.

Oregonians have until April 30 to register to vote in the primary election.

Protestors argue their support is not something Biden can afford to lose in a close race with former President Donald Trump.

Black voters account for about 60% of the Democratic Party's electorate in South Carolina. The state comes first this year as President Biden looks to energize a key part of his base.

With ballots still making their way to people’s homes, more than 70,000 voters have already returned theirs for an early turnout of about 2.4%.

In a matter of weeks, a wealthy Portlander named Aaron Boonshoft, largely unknown in progressive political circles, has become the largest financial backer to challengers hoping to unseat district attorneys in Washington and Marion counties. He's also backed a measure that would decriminalize sex work in Oregon.

Democratic incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee and Republican challenger Loren Culp advanced through Washington’s top-two primary to the November ballot.