Oregon Republican walkout: 6 more senators are potentially ineligible for reelection
A total of 10 senators have now accrued 10 unexcused absences, meaning they cannot hold office next term.
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A total of 10 senators have now accrued 10 unexcused absences, meaning they cannot hold office next term.
The Republican boycott of the state Senate showed no signs of dissipating on Tuesday, as yet another state lawmaker hit 10-unexcused absences. Last November, voters passed a measure to try to put an end to legislative walkouts. But clearly it hasn’t worked.
The state senators have too many unexcused absences after participating with other conservatives in a walkout to protest Democrats' proposals.
Sen. Cedric Hayden, R-Fall Creek, is now part of a growing group of Senators who could be barred from seeking reelection under Measure 113.
Voters last year said any legislator with 10 or more unexcused absences may not run for reelection.