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Latest politics news in Oregon including updates on local, state and federal legislature, drug laws, education, health care, and more.
Oregon is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Oregon is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are Democrats. Of the six Representatives, four are Democrats and two are Republicans. Oregon has a Democrat governor, Tina Kotek, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.