As late voters stream through the Deschutes County ballot drop box in downtown Bend, Isabella Warren reports that County Clerk Steve Dennison is pleased by a last-day surge of voters turning in their ballots.
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, piled up more delegates Tuesday as both presumptive nominees won primaries in Kentucky and Oregon. The symbolic decisions provide a few more delegates to the national conventions and a gut check on where the Democratic and Republican bases stand toward
Continue ReadingBy 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 prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, in a contest that was seen as a referendum on voter concerns over homelessness, public drug use and disorder. Nathan
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions in a critical presidential election year. The state’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes much of liberal Portland, will have its first open
Continue ReadingBy LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries on Tuesday, as well as some that will set the stage for high-profile races in November. Oregon’s 5th Congressional District is home to one of the top Democratic primaries in the country. It pits Jamie McLeod-Skinner against Janelle Bynum. McLeod-Skinner defeated
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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 ‘Learning Levy’ on next Tuesday’s primary ballot. The school district said they are considered unexcused absences and cannot return to class that day.
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By KEVIN FREKING and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest. The primary features Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner
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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 levy on next week’s primary ballot that officials say would head off staff reductions.
Continue ReadingALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Currently, at least two candidates are seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party of Oregon for the office of President of the United States. Candidates have also come forward for other positions, including statewide offices such as treasurer, attorney general, etc.; and all positions, especially those for which no suitable candidate
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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 Clerk Steve Dennison expects the final figure to be close to 40%.
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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 Vote’ event at the college on Tuesday, and NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo was on hand.
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The office of Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison did Tuesday what it does before each election: hold a public certification test of its ballot scanning and processing system.
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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 into the wrong outgoing mailing envelope.
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Primary election ballots have begun hitting mailboxes across the High Desert, and one of the most closely watched races is on the Democratic ticket. The two Democratic candidates for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, Jamie McLeod-Skinner and Janelle Bynum, are vying for your vote, and a chance to take on first-term Republican incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Continue Reading One of the most closely watched races in the May 21st primary election is the Fifth Congressional District contest between Democrats Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner, each of whom intend to unseat Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer this fall. We asked their views on the recent student protests around the country, including Portland State University.
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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 least likely to turn in ballots.
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Deschutes County’s May 21st primary mail ballots were sent out Wednesday and should arrive in mailboxes over the next few days.
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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 political party ahead of the closed primaries. Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday. The Republican and Democratic parties have chosen to hold
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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 that would allow the district to bridge a funding gap and dedicate resources to important programs and services.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Republican supporters and election analyst) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlets expected to hit your mailbox soon, you might see a familiar name missing from the pages of statements from candidates – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will have a photo and candidate
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