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Race: U.S. Senate In the News:
Sen. Gordon SmithSen. Gordon Smith
U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith
(Republican)
Sec. of State Bill BradburySec. of State Bill Bradbury
Oregon Sec. of State Bill Bradbury
(Democrat)

Official Results: Smith Defeats Bradbury
Incumbent Senator Gordon Smith (R) retained his seat in the race for U.S. Senate, according to election results posted by the Oregon secretary of state. The U.S. Senator defeated Democratic challenger Bill Bradbury by earning 712, 287 votes to Bradbury's 501,898 votes. (12/09)

Bradbury Campaign Files FEC Suit Against Smith
Update: Democratic Senate candidate Bill Bradbury is filing a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission, accusing Republican Gordon Smith of improper campaign financing. The Smith campaign dismisses the claim as baseless.
--From Oregon Public Broadcasting (10/18)

Furse Endorses Smith
Update:Former Democratic Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse announced Monday that she's endorsing Republican Senator Gordon Smith in his bid for re-election. Furse spent three terms representing Oregon in the U.S. House, and is known a liberal activist on issues ranging from peace to environmental conservation to women's rights.
--From Oregon Public Broadcasting (10/07)

Money Matters: How Much Do They Have?
A closer look at the financial health of the candidates as they head into the stretch run of the campaign.
-- From the Center for Responsive Politics
State Profile
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon has a reputation for being an independent and laid-back state, but one that's also known for political innovations and trend-setting.

Candidate Profile:
A moderate Republican with an independent streak, Gordon Smith is looking for a second term as senator from Oregon. Republicans think he has a moderate record that will sit well with voters in November, but Democrats say his conservative views are out of touch with Oregon voters, who are typically a moderate-to-liberal bunch.

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Candidate Profile:
Bill Bradbury hopes to unseat Smith, whom he sees as failing Oregonians on two counts important to voters: the environment and assisted suicide. Known as a moderate Democrat, his supporters believe he's a better representative for Oregon. But he faces a challenge when it comes to raising money; in terms of finances, he is well behind the incumbent.

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