Don’t bet on much electoral reform at all in Oregon until the people or the Legislature tackle the Elephant in Oregon’s Political Front Room: Campaign Finance Reform
Democrats had no intention on campaign finance reform despite campaign promises and vote of the people until after the governor’s election in 2022. After that they will try to limit Corporate and expand Union donations. If we take the politics out of the discussion and want to make if fair to all it should be only personal checks ( I don’t care the limit ), no small donor funds or matching state funds that will only confuse the rules. PAC contributions would be banned and PAC ads or support for a candidate should clearly state the top 5 contributors and have no relationship with the candidate. This is similar to federal rules and we should remember to keep it simple and it is OK if there is less money in campaigns.
Democrats had no intention on campaign finance reform despite campaign promises and vote of the people until after the governor’s election in 2022. After that they will try to limit Corporate and expand Union donations. If we take the politics out of the discussion and want to make if fair to all it should be only personal checks ( I don’t care the limit ), no small donor funds or matching state funds that will only confuse the rules. PAC contributions would be banned and PAC ads or support for a candidate should clearly state the top 5 contributors and have no relationship with the candidate. This is similar to federal rules and we should remember to keep it simple and it is OK if there is less money in campaigns.