Honest Elections Oregon - Campaign Finance Reform

05/09/2025

People are talking, looks like we need to make a stand. What are your thoughts?

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s proposed budget cuts funding for the program’s launch.

05/19/2024

👉 As we move closer to implementation of HB 4024, PACs are giving it all the candidates who curry favor to their agenda.

This article says it all and no candidate is going unscathed:

💲"Outside money pouring into ads in an Oregon swing district in recent days spurred accusations from Democrats that Republicans are meddling to ensure incumbent GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces a weaker opponent in November. "

Outside money pouring into ads in an Oregon swing district in recent days spurred accusations from Democrats that Republicans are meddling.

05/15/2024

https://conta.cc/3WFYwik

Slashing the funding means elections go to the highest bidders. Portland City Council Needs to Fund the Small Donor Elections Program The program helps candidates who do not rely on big contributions.

04/30/2024

https://conta.cc/4beQbGl

Please Tell the Portland City Council to Fund the Program to Provide Funds to Match Small Campaign Contributions to Candidates The program helps candidates who do not rely on big contributions. The Ci

03/10/2024

It was a big week at the capital.

Oregon lawmakers concluded a productive 35-day session, passing bipartisan bills on housing, finance, and drug policy.

03/07/2024

HB 4024 Passed in the House today - 52 to 5
We now have Campaign Finance Reform at the State level. Thank you to the Oregon House Republicans and Oregon House Democrats for working together to make it happen.

03/06/2024

We'll have an announcement on HB 4024 soon. Until then, enjoy this article from Pew Research:

"There is bipartisan support for reducing the influence of money in politics. About six-in-ten Americans (62%) say reducing the influence of money in politics should be a top goal for the president and Congress. While there are wide partisan differences on most policy goals, 65% of Democrats and 60% of Republicans rate this as a top priority.

Related: Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics"

Growing shares of Republicans rate immigration and terrorism as top priorities for the president and Congress this year.

03/06/2024

They finally said it out loud! 🤔

"Biggest Bills of 2024
Campaign Finance: HB 4024 was introduced by Majority Leader Julie Fahey to encourage transparency in campaign finance and combat Initiative Petition 9, which would establish contribution limits from corporations and create tighter restrictions on campaign finance laws in Oregon. IP9 advocates are currently gathering signatures for a ballot measure vote in November. HB 4024 was heard on Monday, with written testimony due by 10am on Wednesday, March 6. You can submit written testimony here."

Oregon State Legislature Daily Digest Bulletin, 3/6/2024

You still have time for testimony.

Testimony submitted is made publicly available and becomes part of the public record. Do not submit testimony containing personal information that you do not want to be made public.

03/05/2024

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗣 𝟵 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 :) ✌️

We want to say a Great Big Thank You to those who attended.

We'll have an update on progress soon, so keep fighting the good fight and let's have a great election season!



❗Elections are happening everywhere.❗

03/04/2024

The battle for Campaign Finance Reform is a struggle that we're on to empower Oregon State Voters. ✌️

We can't do this without your support. Please consider donating to Honest Elections Oregon so we can continue this fight for You.

Thank you for your support. 🙏

Real Campaign Finance Reform for Oregon