Candidate Calls on US Attorney to Investigate Oregon Congresswoman’s Dealings with Defunct Pot Producer

A Republican challenger alleges their opponent accepted campaign contributions and then used her influence to steer a $554,000 grant in the donor’s direction.

Oregon Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Eugene), speaks during a legislative forum at the Capitol in Salem, Ore., on Jan. 27, 2015. Don Ryan/AP Photo

Oregon Republican primary candidate Monique DeSpain has requested the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, Natalie Wight, expand her office’s current investigation into the now-defunct marijuana producer La Mota and a former secretary of state.

Ms. DeSpain, the 4th Congressional District candidate, wants the investigation to include the actions of Congresswoman Val Hoyle (D-CD4).