(KTVZ) — Oregon voters currently have access to more than 300 official ballot drop boxes across the state, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced. State officials are advising residents to establish a return plan to ensure their ballots arrive before the deadline. Emergency funding provided by the Oregon Legislature enabled state and county election
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SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Secretary of State’s office says it was informed Thursday afternoon by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that the agency would deploy election monitors to Multnomah County on Election Day. “Oregon’s elections are secure, accurate, and fair, and we always welcome observers to watch our American
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office has identified two election-related issues ahead of the Nov. 3 election, involving a candidate name misspelling and incorrect precinct ballots sent to voters. The errors affect both a candidate running for local office and roughly 200 voters in recently annexed areas of the City of Bend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Deschutes County Elections Office, ballots have been mailed for the November 3rd General Election.Official drop boxes open on Friday, October 16th.You can find a list of those drop boxes here.If you do not receive your ballot by October 29th, you are encouraged to contact the County Elections Office
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 14, 2026 on KTVZ-TV 6:55 pm – Patti Adair’s closing statement. 6:54 pm – Janelle Bynum’s closing statement. 6:51 pm – Aaron Switzer asks how you would balance the needs of urban and suburban workers with the needs of rural workers? Bynum replies first, Adair
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ballots are being mailed to voters starting today, about two weeks before election day. Yesterday, October 13th, was the last day to register to vote. November 3rd is election day and the last day to return a ballot. Drop boxes all open tomorrow, October 16th, and will remain open until 8 p.m.
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 13, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG:6:55 pm – Tina Kotek’s closing statement. 6:54 pm – Christine Drazan’s closing statement. 6:52 pm – Aaron Switzer asks about water concerns, what specifics changes would you make to Oregon’s water rights system to ensure it’s resilient? Drazan replies
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Editor’s Note: This event was held on October 10, 2026 at Redmond’s Ridegview High School REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the League of Women Voters will be hosting a forum at Ridgeview High School with the candidates running for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.The forum, which will be held in the high school’s auditorium, features
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 8, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG:6:45 pm – Bernadette’s closing statement: She believes there are two entirely different visions of Bend – one of elite politicians that believe in protecting their own radical agenda who are leading us to millions in debt – and one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 27 days remaining until the midterm election, Oregon voters are preparing for upcoming deadlines under the state’s vote-by-mail system. New voters must register by Oct. 13 to receive a ballot. Vote-by-mail has been the standard voting method in Oregon for nearly 30 years. State voters approved Ballot Measure 60 in
Continue Reading Update: This debate aired LIVE on October 7, 2026 on KFXO-TV and KTVZ+ in cooperation with KOBI-TV. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of KTVZ News’ debate series, The Central Oregon Debates, this week KTVZ News will broadcast KOBI-TV’s Gubernatorial Debate LIVE on FOX and KTVZ+. Viewers can tune in to the KOBI-TV’s gubernatorial debate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter pamphlets for the upcoming midterm elections have been mailed out and are expected to arrive in voters’ mailboxes by the end of the week. The pamphlets provide information on candidates along with arguments for and against ballot measures. Most candidates are expected to have statements in the pamphlet, though the
Continue Reading 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 opportunity to talk with viewers, doesn’t have all the answers, but knows he cares about Oregon and Oregonians. He believes most Oregonians believe the state is going in the
Continue Reading 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 volunteering as a city councilor, been apart of watching how the City works, worked with many people with diverse ideas and gotten along with them all. He will retire
Continue Reading 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 and is asking for your vote. He loves the community and believes Rupert does as well. McLaughlin mentioned he served as a pastor and a Marine — service is what
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read met with Central Oregon residents during an hourlong event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County to discuss election security, voting options and ballot handling. The presentation took place as the upcoming election approaches, approximately 61 days away. The Bend gathering was
Continue Reading 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 candidate forums with the League of Women Voters. The coverage will feature locally produced events giving voters direct access to candidates running for local, state and federal offices. KTVZ
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says the slate of local candidates was finalized Tuesday afternoon, marking another step in the process of preparing ballots for voters this fall.“Everything as of Tuesday afternoon at 5
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that restricts mail-in ballot delivery to voters on a federal list. Rayfield is joined in the legal action by a coalition of 23 states, the District of Columbia and the Governor of
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