GOP has best chance in years to gain in state Senate
The race between incumbent Jeff Golden, left, and Randy Sparacino will be one of the contests that will determine whether Republicans can gain seat...
The race between incumbent Jeff Golden, left, and Randy Sparacino will be one of the contests that will determine whether Republicans can gain seats in the state Senate. Republicans have their best chance in years to wrest control of the Oregon Senate away from Democrats this November, buoyed by national trends, a competitive governor's race and key issues and concerns that favor the GOP. State political analysts say this cycle could be as positive for Republicans as 2010, when they got out of superminority status in the Senate, tied the House 30-30 and came within 1.