Oregon Secretary of State Disqualifies Senators from Reelection After Walkout

Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced that Republican senators who walked out of this year's legislative session will be barred from running for reelection next year, in accordance with Measure 113, a law enacted by voters last year. The decision is expected to face a court challenge from GOP lawmakers who argue that the measure was poorly worded and allows them to serve another term before facing consequences for a walkout. The measure aimed to penalize lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences in a single session, disqualifying them from running for reelection. Democrats argue that the intent of the measure should prevail over the disputed wording.