The Oregon Republicans who are challenging the Secretary of State's decision -barring them from running for reelection- will make their arguments directly to the Oregon Supreme Court Thursday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Oregon Republicans who are challenging the Secretary of State's decision -- barring them from running for re-election -- will make their arguments directly to the Oregon Supreme Court Thursday.
This all stems from the Republican six-week walkout over issues including abortion, transgender health care and gun rights. It was the longest walkout in the Oregon legislature's history.
The issue Republicans are now facing involves a ballot measure passed in 2022 that disqualifies lawmakers with 10 or more unexcused absences from re-election.
Nine Republican lawmakers and one Independent gathered more than 10 unexcused absences each.
Supporters of the measure had hoped it would prevent walkouts like this one.
GOP lawmakers filed a federal lawsuit, claiming the walkouts were a lawful form of political protest. Additionally, they state that it's up to the Senate president's discretion if lawmakers' absences are excused.
This is a developing story. Stay with KOIN 6 News for more updates.
