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Oregon voters reject gas tax hike, Republicans win key primaries

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Oregon Democrats faced a significant setback as voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed gas tax increase. The ballot measure, intended to fund road repairs and address transportation budget shortfalls, was defeated by a wide margin. This outcome occurred alongside other key primary election results, including the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and a gubernatorial rematch. AI

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Oregon voters reject gas tax hike, Republicans win key primaries

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Claire Rush, The Associated Press ·

    Oregon Democrats wrote a gas tax, watched it get destroyed and now Jeff Merkley has a fight

    Oregon hasn't sent a Republican to the Senate since 2002 — but 83% of Oregon voters rejected a gas tax Democrats passed and never defended.

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