Oregon Supreme Court Bars 10 GOP Lawmakers from Re-election Over Boycott

The ruling enforces Measure 113, which disqualifies legislators with over 10 unexcused absences, following a historic six-week walkout.

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that 10 Republican senators cannot seek re-election due to their participation in a record-long boycott last summer.
Measure 113, approved by voters in 2022, amends the state constitution to bar lawmakers from re-election if they have more than 10 unexcused absences.
The boycott, which lasted six weeks, was the longest in state history and stalled hundreds of bills, including those on abortion access and gun control.
Republicans argue the court's decision, supported by the Democratic Secretary of State, undermines dissent and favors political rhetoric over legal precedent.
The ruling reshapes the Oregon Senate's composition, barring a third of its members from re-election and potentially affecting future legislative sessions.