"Oregon Senate Boycott Results in Disqualification of Three Members from Reelection"

Three Oregon state senators, including two Republicans and one independent, have reached the legal threshold of 10 unexcused absences, triggering a new constitutional provision that bars them from re-election. The boycott tactic has been used repeatedly by Republican lawmakers in recent years, and they have signaled that they may challenge the new provision in court. The boycott comes as the legislature debates contentious bills over abortion and transgender rights. Democrats are hopeful that lawmakers will return to their work in the coming days, but a Republican lawsuit, if filed, could determine who gets to run for re-election next year.