NPI's Cascadia Advocate

Offering commentary and analysis from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, The Cascadia Advocate is the Northwest Progressive Institute's uplifting perspective on world, national, and local politics.

Daily Archives: May 17th, 2022

Is this the end for Kurt Schrader, dubbed “Oregon’s Joe Manchin?” Challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner has a sizable early lead

Excerpt: The possibility that the least progressive Democratic member of the Pacific Northwest's congressional delegation could be ousted from office after years of alienating voters and activists back home is looking very real.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Progressive legislator Andrea Salinas looks set to be the Democratic nominee for Congress in Oregon’s new 6th District

Excerpt: Democratic voters in Oregon's brand new 6th Congressional District have chosen State Representative Andrea Salinas to carry the party's standard in the coming general election, early election results indicate.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Oregon’s Democratic electorate picks Tina Kotek as the party’s nominee for Governor

Excerpt: Oregon's former Democratic Speaker of the House Tina Kotek has secured the party's 2022 gubernatorial nomination and will attempt to keep the state's top position in Democratic hands this autumn, initial returns show.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Today is Primary Election Day 2022 in Oregon and Idaho: Be sure to vote!

Excerpt: Readers, if you live in the Beaver State or the Gem State, it’s very, very important you exercise your civic duty today and vote.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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