,The "Money Party" Wins 91 Percent of Oregon Legislative Race

The "Money Party" Wins 91 Percent of Oregon Legislative Race


 

Publication Date: November 2004

Publisher: Democracy Reform Oregon

Author(s): Sarah Wetherson; Janice Thompson

Research Area: Politics

Type: News release

Coverage: Oregon

Abstract:

Fundraising prowess once again proves to be a powerful predictor of Oregon legislative winners. The top money gatherers were the top vote getters in 91 percent of 2004 legislative races. The exceptions included three races where the candidates' status as incumbents gave them the name recognition edge to enable them to overcome their fundraising underdog status.