Oregon Senators Barred from Re-Election Due to Walkout

Three Oregon state senators are ineligible for re-election after accumulating 10 unexcused absences amid a walkout by Republican and Independent lawmakers at the state Capitol. The ineligibility comes after voters approved Measure 113 in November, which amended the state constitution to disqualify lawmakers with 10 floor session unexcused absences from holding the next term of office. The walkouts are preventing a quorum, which is needed for a Senate vote. The walkouts, which threaten bills on abortion, gun control and care for transgender people, also sparked protests by about 100 people.