Election Integrity

With the stroke of her pen, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown opened democracy's door to more than 300,000 Oregonians on Monday.

The Common Cause Oregon interns shared their thoughts on the groundbreaking election reform bill

Oregon’s motto – “she flies with her own wings” – could not be truer today. Thanks to today’s final passage in the state legislature of the “New Motor Voter” law (HB 2177), hundreds of thousands of Oregonians will be added to the rolls under a trailblazing reform that shifts the burden of voter registration from the individual to the state.

Voting is the foundation of our democracy. When there exists impediments to voting, it is of the utmost importance they be removed.

Today, California Common Cause joined several other groups, like our friends at League of Women Voters, to serve notice on the DMV to shape up, or we’re suing.

As we mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we reflect on his accomplishments and the work yet to be done