Deschutes County sees surge of Election Day voters
As late voters stream through the Deschutes County ballot drop box in downtown Bend, Isabella Warren reports that County Clerk Steve Dennison is…
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Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, piled up more delegates Tuesday as both…
Continue ReadingTough-on-crime challenger leading in race for district attorney in Portland, Oregon
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A centrist candidate who has vowed to be tough on crime was leading in the race for top…
Continue ReadingIn Oregon’s Democratic primaries, progressive and establishment wings battle for US House seats
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon’s primaries
By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries on Tuesday, as well as some that will set the…
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About 100 Cascade Middle School students walk out of class, rally in support of levy on ballot
About 100 Cascade Middle School students walked out of class on Thursday and marched to nearby Farewell Bend Park to show their support for the…
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Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
By KEVIN FREKING and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon…
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Bend middle school students walk out of class, stage street corner rally in support of ‘learning levy’
About 30 middle school students walked out of class and gathered at a NorthWest Crossing street corner on Tuesday, urging passers-by to vote for a…
Continue ReadingConstitution Party of Oregon to hold party nominating convention on May 25 in Alfalfa
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Currently, at least two candidates are seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party of Oregon for the office of President…
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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.…
Continue Reading 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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