/tags/democratic-party Democratic Party en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:32 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-02/young-california-democrats-offer-lessons-for-their-leaders-at-party-convention Young Californians were disillusioned with Democrats last November. The solution? A simple message, a focus on cost-of-living and progressive causes, and a reckoning with the party’s age problem, say young Democrats. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:32 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-02/young-california-democrats-offer-lessons-for-their-leaders-at-party-convention Yue Stella Yu /politics-government/2024-11-27/oregon-democrats-seal-legislative-supermajorities-with-win-in-tight-house-race With the passage of a key election deadline, Democrat Lesly Munoz has prevailed over Republican state Rep. Tracy Cramer. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:31:07 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-27/oregon-democrats-seal-legislative-supermajorities-with-win-in-tight-house-race Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-09-25/jackson-county-democratic-party-says-office-vandalized-supporters-lawn-signs-stolen Jackson County Democratic Party officials say their office has faced vandalism while party supporters report frequent theft of lawn signs. Local Democrats and Republicans have called to keep things civil as tensions rise this election season. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:10:29 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/jackson-county-democratic-party-says-office-vandalized-supporters-lawn-signs-stolen Justin Higginbottom /politics-government/2024-07-22/oregon-democrats-praise-biden-welcome-his-decision-to-drop-out Oregon Republicans, at the same time, said Biden should retire from the presidency. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:23:15 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-22/oregon-democrats-praise-biden-welcome-his-decision-to-drop-out Lynne Terry, Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-07-03/gavin-newsom-backs-down-on-crime-measure The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:51:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-03/gavin-newsom-backs-down-on-crime-measure CalMatters Staff /politics-government/2024-06-04/oregon-senate-democrats-shuffle-leadership-ahead-of-november-election Oregon Senate Democrats are planning a leadership shuffle in coming weeks, as the chamber’s top budget writer steps down from the role to focus on a statewide campaign. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:34:45 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-04/oregon-senate-democrats-shuffle-leadership-ahead-of-november-election Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-05-14/two-democratic-candidates-compete-in-primary-in-gop-held-southern-oregon-house-district The winner will run against a three-term Republican incumbent Kim Wallan in House District 6 this November. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:10:23 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-14/two-democratic-candidates-compete-in-primary-in-gop-held-southern-oregon-house-district Ben Botkin /politics-government/2024-04-22/some-democrats-in-oregon-will-vote-uncommitted-in-presidential-primary-protesting-gaza-conflict Oregon is the latest of nearly two dozen states to have an organized effort to protest President Joe Biden in the primary. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:55:54 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-22/some-democrats-in-oregon-will-vote-uncommitted-in-presidential-primary-protesting-gaza-conflict Bryce Dole /politics-government/2024-03-22/oregon-house-democrats-pick-rep-ben-bowman-as-new-majority-leader Democrats elected the chamber’s second-youngest member, and a freshman lawmaker with a reputation for sharp political instincts, to help guide their political races and policy aims. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-22/oregon-house-democrats-pick-rep-ben-bowman-as-new-majority-leader Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:02:11 GMT /politics-government/2023-11-21/california-democrats-are-divided-on-senate-race-gaza-war Yue Stella Yu