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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... Parts of Normal Neighborhood Plan approved ... Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... Parts of Normal Neighborhood Plan approved ... Independent Party recognized as major political party in Oregon Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 17, 2015 at 12:51 PM Updated Aug 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM Posted Aug. 17, 2015 at 12:51 PM Updated Aug 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM » Social News PORTLAND — In addition to Democratic and Republican, Oregon now has a third major political party: Independent. Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins announced Monday that the Independent Party of Oregon had 109,363 registered voters as of August, equaling to more than 5 percent of the state's registered voters. That's the threshold for becoming a major party. It means the Independent Party will be permitted to participate in the state's May 2016 primary election. Established less than a decade ago, the Independent Party of Oregon has lacked a clear philosophy or platform. The party surveys its members to learn what its priorities will become. Thus far, party leaders say, supporters have shown a strong preference for consumer protection, campaign finance reform, economic development and increased transparency in government. — Associated Press MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 17, 2015 at 12:51 PM Updated Aug 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501