Hillsboro, we have a problem

All Local Politics is Local

Reagan and Bryan cover the local candidate election results from the 2026 May primary. We’re also trying Substack video! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio [https://www.crosstabs.studio?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Hillsboro, we have a problem

Bryan and Reagan quickly recap the Oregon primary election results for 2026. The socialists appear to be winning key Democratic primaries. * Washington County Legislative Contests Are Nail-Biters, but the Late Votes Lean Left | Willamette Week [https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2026/05/20/washington-county-legislative-contests-are-nail-biters-but-the-late-votes-lean-left/] * Oregon Election Results [https://results.oregonvotes.gov] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio [https://www.crosstabs.studio?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

3-ish Bold Predictions for the Primary

Bryan and Reagan discuss The Oregonian’s poll in the Portland Metro area and make a couple of (not that bold) predictions about the primary election on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. Oregonian poll topline from DHM research [https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/28132597-the-oregonian-2026-spring-insights-survey-toplines/?embed=1]Oregonian poll crosstabs with DHM research [https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/28132599-the-oregonian-spring-insights-survey-crosstabs-portland-metro-5426/?embed=1] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio [https://www.crosstabs.studio?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Technical Difficulties

It’s a week until primary election day which means there’s still no results! Bryan and Reagan discuss Bernie Sanders, Gov. Kotek’s approval rating in Portland, comments from the Chief Prosperity Officer Tim Knopp, and more! * Kotek’s popularity craters in Portland, poll shows: What that could mean for Republican candidates - oregonlive.com [https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/koteks-popularity-craters-in-portland-poll-shows-what-that-could-mean-for-republican-candidates.html] * Powerful Lawmakers Say They Don’t Anticipate Tapping Education Stability Fund This Year - WWeek [https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/05/10/powerful-lawmakers-say-they-dont-anticipate-tapping-education-stability-fund-this-year/] * New report shows economic impact of tourism in state, region - YourOregonNews.com [https://youroregonnews.com/2026/05/07/new-report-shows-economic-impact-of-tourism-in-state-region/] * Rival-turned-adviser hints Kotek’s prosperity council to chip at Oregon corporate activity tax • Oregon Capital Chronicle [https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/11/rival-turned-adviser-hints-koteks-prosperity-council-to-chip-at-oregon-corporate-activity-tax/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio [https://www.crosstabs.studio?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Reagan Can't Stop Ranting

Trump backed candidates destroy in Indiana https://www.cnn.com/election/2026/results/indiana-state-senate-primary [https://www.cnn.com/election/2026/results/indiana-state-senate-primary] https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/May-19-2026-Daily-Ballot-Returns.pdf [https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/May-19-2026-Daily-Ballot-Returns.pdf] Ballot returns are starting to come in. Update on primaries. The link above gets updated every day from SOS office. Spencer Pratt putting on a masterclass of being authentic in the LA Mayor Debate - a real debate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio [https://www.crosstabs.studio?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]