Boycott Disqualifies Oregon Senators from Reelection.

Two Republican senators and one independent senator in the Oregon Senate have been disqualified from being reelected due to their 10-day walkout, which has stalled action on hundreds of bills, including gun control, gender-affirming care, and abortion rights. A new constitutional amendment prohibits lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from being reelected. The walkout by GOP senators has prevented a quorum of the Senate, with two-thirds of members required to be present for the chamber to debate and vote on bills.