About The Political Center

The Political Center is an Oregon-based news and information channel focused on covering the people, policies, and decisions shaping Oregon politics. Our reporting and commentary come from a team of political insiders with firsthand experience in Oregon’s political system, offering context and insight you won’t find in press releases or surface-level coverage.

Our goal is simple: to shed a clear, balanced light on Oregon politics, from hyperlocal issues to statewide developments. Using video, podcasts, social media and the written word we aim to make complex political processes more accessible and understandable, helping Oregonians stay informed about how decisions are made and who is making them.

The Political Center works in partnership with the Salem Business Journal and What’s Happening Salem to expand access to timely, relevant political information and bring greater transparency to Oregon’s civic landscape.

Death of the Oregon Health Plan?

In 1994, Oregon, under the leadership of then Senate President…

Vanessa Nordyke and the Challenger’s Test

This is the third of a three-part series on the 2026 Salem mayoral…

Discontent Over the Disconnect

When it comes to politics, there is often a disconnect. One person’s…

Julie Hoy and the Power of Incumbency

This is the second of a three-part series on the 2026 Salem mayoral…

What Organizational Days Revealed, and What They Didn’t

Legislative Organizational Days are often misunderstood. They’re…

Peter Wong Honored with Naming of New Capitol Press Room

Bridging 40-plus years of Oregon state politics, journalists…

When It Comes to the Republican Primary for Governor, the Ds Have It

There may be 26 letters in the alphabet, but when it comes to…

Salem Mayoral Debate Highlights Shared Opposition to New Business and Transit Taxes

Mayor Julie Hoy and City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke set the tone for Salem mayoral campaign at Chamber forum.

Up, Up and Away

Bridging the political divide in Oregon has become increasingly…
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