2023 Oregon Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Oregon Legislative Assembly in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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Senate Votes
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
Refers to the people for approval a November 2024 ballot measure that would adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
Withdraws all applications for an Article V Convention that were previously made by the Legislative Assembly and declares them "null and void.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
Proclaims that "every individual has a fundamental right" to "pregnancy termination services," "sterilization services," and "contraception," while mandating health benefit plans to cover "gender-affirming treatment."
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
Alters the definition of "child abuse" to mean "any mental injury to a child," including "statements made," that results in "severe harm" to the child's "psychological, cognitive, emotional or social well-being and functioning."
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
Would permit a law enforcement agency to collect and maintain information about any person's "political, religious or social views, associations or activities" for "lawful purpose," according to policy on officer-worn video cameras.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
Implements a "culturally responsive" policy framework "designed to provide support to specific populations" experiencing "homelessness or housing instability."
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
N/A Report Score
Independent · Dist. SD-012
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-018
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-023
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-030
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
75% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-025
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
0% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-029
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-024
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-015
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
N/A Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measure
2. Withdrawal of Article V Applications
3. "Rights" to Abortion and Sex Mutilation
4. Redefining "Child Abuse" for Social-Emotional Learning
5. Police Bodycam Surveillance
6. "Homelessness and Racial Disparities" Services
