"Oregon Supreme Court Ruling Bars 10 GOP Senators from Seeking Reelection After Walkout"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by OregonLive
The Oregon Supreme Court's ruling barring 10 state senators who boycotted the Legislature last spring from seeking reelection will lead to significant turnover in the Oregon Senate and could discourage future walkouts by the minority party. While some believe the ruling will deter walkouts, others argue it may not serve as a deterrent and could even lead to a culture of walkouts every election cycle. The ruling's impact on the upcoming legislative session remains uncertain, but it could give barred Republicans greater power. Additionally, the ruling will affect the 2024 election, as a third of the Senate will be barred from seeking reelection over the next two cycles, potentially leading to contested races and a shakeup within the Republican party.