Oregon Supreme Court Bars 10 GOP Senators from Seeking Reelection

The Oregon Supreme Court upheld the decision to disqualify 10 Republican state senators from seeking reelection after they staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care, and gun rights. The court's decision aligns with a voter-approved measure, Measure 113, which amended the state constitution to bar lawmakers from reelection if they have more than 10 unexcused absences. The senators had sued over the secretary of state's decision, but the court ruled against them, stating that the intent of Measure 113 was to prevent truant lawmakers from holding office in the next term.