Deschutes County primary election ballots being returned at usual rate
By Monday, eight days before the 2024 Oregon primary, about 22,000 Deschutes County ballots had been returned, close to 14% of the total, and county…
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League of Women Voters, COCC students hold ‘Donut Forget to Vote’ event to urge filling out ballots
The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County, seeking to get more young people to participate, joined COCC students in hosting a ‘Donut Forget to…
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Deschutes County holds pre-election public certification test of vote-tally system
The office of Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison did Tuesday what it does before each election: hold a public certification test of its ballot…
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Deschutes County put some ballots in Benton County envelope; Crook County left out 2 pro-move Idaho border arguments
The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office said Friday it has learned that a small number of ballot packets for the May 21 Primary Election were inserted…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner weigh in on climate, housing, more
Primary election ballots have begun hitting mailboxes across the High Desert, and one of the most closely watched races is on the Democratic ticket.…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner speak on student protests
One of the most closely watched races in the May 21st primary election is the Fifth Congressional District contest between Democrats Janelle Bynum…
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Empowering tomorrow: Urgent call for young C.O. voters to cast ballots and make their voices heard
Trends in Deschutes County indicate people aged 55 and older have the highest voter participation, while young adults aged 18 to 24 years old are the…
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Deschutes County primary election ballots hit the mail
Deschutes County’s May 21st primary mail ballots were sent out Wednesday and should arrive in mailboxes over the next few…
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Reminder: Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary or to update your info, register with a party
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a…
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Voters to decide fate of Bend-La Pine Schools’ five-year levy to support stronger programs, avert staff cuts
One of the items voters will face on the May 21 primary ballot soon to arrive in their mailboxes is Bend-La Pine Schools’ five-year local option levy…
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‘We are not a battleground state’: Donald Trump did not submit a statement for the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet
(Update: Adding video, comments from Republican supporters and election analyst) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlets expected to hit…
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Deschutes County commission candidate Brian Huntamer decides to stay in race after learning ballots already being cast
Brian Huntamer, one of the four candidates who filed to run for Deschutes County commissioner Position 2, said Wednesday has decided not to withdraw…
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Deschutes County Elections Office shares deadlines, other key info to know for May 21 primary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May 21 Primary Election is underway, and the Deschutes County Elections Office is sharing some important information with…
Continue Reading Deschutes commission candidates share views at forum on issues from water to new landfill site and M. 110 fixes
The four candidates for Deschutes County commissioner on the May 21 primary ballot shared their views on a variety of top issues during their first…
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Deschutes County joins ODOT, others in not allowing political signs in road rights of way
With Primary Election Day approaching on Tuesday, May 21, the Deschutes County Road Department said Monday it wants to make sure political campaigns…
Continue Reading Oregon secretary of state releases 2024 Voter Engagement Toolkit
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade released a civic engagement toolkit on Tuesday, aimed at helping…
Continue ReadingAll four Deschutes County commissioner Position No. 2 candidates to participate in community forum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner Position #2 will participate in a community candidate forum in Bend on…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County, City Club of C.O. announce Primary Candidate Forum Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County and City Club of Central Oregon are pleased to announce their 2024 Primary…
Continue ReadingOregon GOP senators barred from reelection over walkout seek statewide office instead
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two Republican state senators in Oregon are seeking statewide office after being barred from reelection for staging a…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County commission race gets late, fourth candidate, just minutes before Tuesday’s primary filing deadline
The stage is almost set for what promises to be a busy spring campaign season for Central Oregon candidates and measures on Oregon’s May 21 primary…
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