Oregon elections awash in special interest money. Just look at the governor race. This race is spending 50% more than the last most expensive governor race. WOW! Time to limit campaign contributions.

Update on Oregon Governor Race Engulfed in Record-Breaking Tidal Wave of Money

Oregon is one of only 5 states with no limits on political campaign contributions; the others are Alabama, Nebraska, Utah, and Virginia.  One result is this year's record-breaking spending by candidates for Governor of Oregon.  Both candidates are relying upon huge contributions that would be illegal in 40 other states.

As of 7 days ago, the Kate Brown campaign has reported raising $13.9 million, while the Knute Buehler campaign has raised $16.5 million.  Both campaigns have raised only 10% of its funds from contributions of under $200.

Brown has received 82% of her funds in contributions of $1,000 or more.
Buehler has received 84% of his funds in contributions of $1,000 or more.

Brown has received 68% of her funds in contributions of $5,000 or more.
Buehler has received 75% of his funds in contributions of $5,000 or more. 

Brown has received 58% of her funds in contributions of $10,000 or more.
Buehler has received 68% of his funds in contributions of $10,000 or more.

Brown has received 33% of her funds in contributions of $50,000 or more.
Buehler has received 47% of his funds in contributions of $50,000 or more.

Brown has received 25% of her funds in contributions of $100,000 or more.
Buehler has received 40% of his funds in contributions of $100,000 or more.   

Here is a table showing the amounts raised by size of contribution.  This table automatically updates at 1 a.m. every morning with new data from the ORESTAR system:

http://swoolley.org/files/donationBrownBuehlerOverages.html

Here is a chart showing the amounts raised in contributions of various size.  The X-axis labels are at the top.  It also shows how much of the money is from out-of-state sources.

http://swoolley.org/files/donationBrownBuehler.png