Millions are pouring into Oregon’s most expensive state legislative race. Here’s why

Source Scout · The Oregonian / OregonLive reports: The outcome of just one or two state legislative races in November’s election could substantially shape Oregonians’ lives in the coming years, and that’s why powerful political groups and wealthy individuals are dropping millions of dollars into key contests. In southern Oregon, a Republican business leader is trying to flip a Senate seat in order to break a Democratic supermajority in the chamber. His supporters have poured $2.3 million into the race — making the contest the most expensive in Oregon this year — even as voter registration favors his Democratic opponent, who is also well funded.

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