(ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR) — Melisa Finkle, a 10‑year investigator with the State of Oregon, is taking an unconventional approach in her run for Senate District 16: she is declining endorsements, donor networks, and party backing entirely — a rarity in Oregon legislative politics. Her decision comes as Oregon’s voter landscape continues to shift. According to Oregon Secretary of State registration data, more than 40% of Oregonians are unaffiliated wit…
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