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Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum recused herself from the investigation into disgraced cryptocurrency executive Nishad Singh, whose $500,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Oregon was falsely reported as coming from a Las Vegas company. Rosenblum should have ensured independence for the inquiry long ago considering the cozy relationship she and former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan have had with the Democratic Party of Oregon, the editorial board writes.

A recent settlement that substantially slashed a fine for the Democratic Party of Oregon for misreporting a $500,000 donation raises significant questions about the ability of Democrats to hold their own party accountable, the editorial board writes.

Gov. Tina Kotek should confront head-on questions about why she sought OLCC executive director Steve Marks' resignation, the editorial board writes. It's one of several steps she, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and legislators must take to rebuild trust in government after Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's resignation.

Shemia Fagan didn't make just one mistake in her dealings with La Mota cannabis chain owners Rosa Cazares and Aaron Mitchell, the editorial board writes. Her acknowledged "poor judgment" occurred repeatedly and reflects her prioritizing self interest over Oregon's. She must resign.

The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board's endorsements in four local races.