Money in Politics Research Action Project
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Lack of Voter Choice

November 9, 2006 - The “Money Party” Wins 85 Percent of Oregon Legislative Races (View the PDF) (printer friendly)

October 27, 2006 - Overall Competition in State House, Senate Races Remain Low While a Few Highly Competitive Races Drive Major Fundraising Increases in the house (View the PDF) (printer friendly)

October 9, 2006 - Competition among 2006 Legislative Candidates Decreases Despite Upswings in Numbers of Candidates and Total Fundraising (View the PDF)

November 7, 2004 The "Money Party" Wins 91 Percent of Oregon Legislative Race

October 28, 2004 Less Competition in Legislative Races and Greater Competition in Ballot Measures, Other Races Mean Less Money for Legislative Candidates

November 13, 2002 - "Money Chase" Winners Succeed in 9 out of 10 Legislative Elections

November 1, 2002 - Legislative General Elections - Lower Contribution Levels and Little Competition

October 6, 2002 - Legislative General Elections - Little Competition and Slow-Paced Fundraising

April 18, 2002  War Chests Big Factor in Early Money With Impact on Competition

June 14, 2001  Election Year 2000 Contributions Up but Competition Down

December 18, 2000  Record Campaign Spending - Little Voter Choice

August 17, 2000  Projected Competition in General Elections? - Not Much

August 1, 2000  Oregon Primary Elections: More Money, More Influence, Less Choice