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Oregon

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Oregon

Welcome to the portal for Ballotpedia's coverage of Oregon politics! Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of Oregon politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies.

Oregon, nicknamed "The Beaver State," is bordered by Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and the Pacific Ocean. Oregon is the 33rd state to be admitted into the Union. While Salem is the state’s capital, Portland is the state’s most populated city.

Oregon has two members of the U.S. Senate, a total of six members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 30 members of the State Senate and 60 members of the House of Representatives.

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Capital:
Salem
Motto:
Alis volat propriis
Translation:
She flies with her own wings
Population:
4,241,500
Land Area of State:
95,995 square miles
Admitted to U.S.:
1859
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Cities and counties in Oregon

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive election coverage in the 100 largest U.S. cities by population and also covers mayoral, city council, and district attorney elections in every state capital. Additionally, Ballotpedia covers school board elections in the 200 largest U.S. school districts by enrollment.

However, Ballotpedia is providing expanded, comprehensive local election coverage in Oregon in 2026. Click here to find your county.

Oregon fact checks

Policy issues in Oregon

Budget: Budget and finances • Taxes‎
Civil liberties: Affirmative action • Campaign finance • Nonprofit regulation‎
Education: Charter schools • Higher education • Public education • School choice‎
Election: Ballot access requirements • Redistricting • Voting‎
Energy: Energy information • Fracking‎
Environment: Environmental information • Endangered species‎
Finance: Financial regulation information‎
Healthcare: Healthcare information • Medicaid spending • Effect of the Affordable Care Act‎
Immigration: Immigration information‎
Pensions: Public pensions‎