Most Oregonians have at least some experience with the candidate, but it’s never held elected office before. It’s not even human.

A literacy advocate is running as a Pencil in the race for Oregon governor to get candidates talking about education issues in the state.

House Bill 4018 is a measure introduced in the 2026 session of the Oregon Legislature. The measure requires the Secretary of State to study elections.

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Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.

Unlike other states, Oregon funds its 197 school districts but does little to hold them to account for their outcomes.

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At stake is how much money the state needs to spend to get excellent academic outcomes from schools, and how to measure those outcomes.

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