Relegated to the margins of power, the Oregon Republican Party will get a new leader next weekend to take a fresh stab at putting the party on a path back to relevance.
Roseburg will play host to a Tea Party gathering at the Douglas County courthouse on Sunday. Organizers say there will be three speakers, as well as music and entertainment.
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, faced Republican Art Robinson in November 2010 and likely faces him against this year - if DeFazio beats Robinson's son Matthew for the Democratic nomination to Congress.
Congressional candidate Art Robinson says Oregon State University is plotting to expel his children because the school doesn't like his politics. It's an allegation the school calls completely false and baseless.
Douglas County elections officials say they have completed a recount on 20 precincts, that was requested by the Art Robinson campaign in the 4th district congressional race against Peter DeFazio.
Robinson announces he will run again at gathering Tuesday night, while Kittelman says that breaking into Lane County was the big hurdle in her campaign.
Oregon Democratic Rep. Peter DeFazio has won re-election to the 4th District House seat he's held since 1986, holding off a challenge from political upstart Art Robinson.
Two U.S. House seats held by incumbent Democrats are up for grabs on Tuesday night, and a surprising challenge from a candidate with a tea party base could make the election interesting for a third incumbent.
Democratic Rep. David Wu has fended off a challenge from Republican business owner Rob Cornilles to win a seventh term in office in Oregon's 1st District in the U.S. House.