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Decision 2026: WATCH – U.S. Senate Candidate David Brock Smith Participates in Town Hall
Editor’s Note: This town hall aired at 6 pm on October 6, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG: 6:30 pm – Brock Smith’s closing statement: Appreciates the…
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Midterm voter pamphlets arriving soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter pamphlets for the upcoming midterm elections have been mailed out and are expected to arrive in voters’ mailboxes by the…
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Decision 2026: WATCH – Candidates for Redmond Mayor Debate
Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 1, 2026 on KFXO-TV LIVE BLOG: 6:50 PM – Patrick’s closing statement: He’s had 26 years…
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Decision 2026: WATCH – Candidates for Deschutes County Sheriff Debate
Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on September 30, 2026 on KFXO-TV LIVE BLOG:6:47 pm – McLaughlin’s Closing Statement: Thank you for caring…
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Tobias Read visits Bend to discuss election security and ballot safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read met with Central Oregon residents during an hourlong event hosted by the League of Women…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News to Host Debates, Town Halls and Partner in Candidate Forums for Midterm Election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is launching a series of debates and town halls for the 2026 midterm election as well as participating in multiple…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County prepares for November election as local candidate field is finalized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes…
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Decision 2026: Oregon AG sues to block new USPS rule restricting mail-in ballots
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that…
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Decision 2026: Republican candidate Drazan vows to fight for all of Oregon in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan met with local business leaders and workers during a campaign stop in…
Continue Reading Decision 2026: KTVZ News to Host Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Debate on October 14
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News will host a LIVE debate featuring the Democrat and Republican candidates for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District on…
Continue Reading Decision 2026: Petition to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon fails to make November ballot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, IP-28 – also known as Initiative Petition 28, failed to gather enough…
Continue Reading Decision 2026: Survey gives Drazan a slight lead over Kotek in Oregon governor’s race
By: Jamie ParfittPORTLAND, Ore. — A newly released phone survey of Oregon voters suggests that the 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up…
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Deschutes County considers ranked-choice voting for commissioners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new proposal in Deschutes County seeks to change how voters elect county commissioners, potentially introducing ranked-choice…
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Decision 2026: Bend City Councilor Ariel Méndez Launches Re-election Campaign
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend City Councilor Ariel Méndez launched his re-election campaign today, June 29th, 2026, for position 5 on the Bend City…
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Decision 2026: Cummiskey’s Campaign for Bend City Council Gains Momentum with Endorsements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bobbi Cummiskey’s campaign for Bend City Council Seat Six has received endorsements from outgoing Councilor Mike Riley and…
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Decision 2026: Gov. Kotek challenges Christine Drazan to three televised debates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tina for Oregon campaign today challenged Sen. Christine Drazan to three 60-minute televised debates in Portland, Eugene…
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Oregonians fight new permit requirements for paddleboards and kayaks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Let Us Paddle” movement is working to place a petition on the ballot in Oregon to remove new permit requirements for…
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Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — After winning the Republican primary in Oregon’s Second Congressional District, Cliff Bentz is now turning his full…
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Jamie Collins to replace Tony DeBone as Deschutes County commissioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jamie Collins will assume the role of Deschutes County Commissioner from Position One, taking over from Tony DeBone in…
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