Decision 2022: Tense Jefferson County sheriff’s race between two candidates
The Jefferson County sheriff’s race between appointee Marc Heckathorn and challenger Jason Jason Pollock has been filled with tense claims and a…
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ODOT reminder: Campaign signs are not allowed on state highway rights of way
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May 17 primary elections approaching, campaigns and their friends should remember that ODOT will remove political…
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Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone facing GOP primary challenger Scott Stuart
Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone is in the midst of his fourth campaign for the board and faces a Republican primary challenger, Scott…
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Cloverdale Fire District seeks critical staff funding in property tax measure on May ballot
The Cloverdale Fire District outside Sisters is once again seeking a property tax increase on the May ballot for crucial added staffing, after a…
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Decision 2022: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bridget Barton visits C. Oregon
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bridget Barton of West Linn campaigned Thursday in Central Oregon. She calls herself an outsider and a…
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Bend Mayor Sally Russell won’t seek re-election; Councilor Melanie Kebler declares run for job
Sally Russell, Bend’s first elected mayor in nearly a century, announced Thursday that she won’t seek re-election, after a decade on the council.…
Continue Reading5th Congressional District race has a local GOP candidate: Jimmy Crumpacker
Jimmy Crumpacker, a businessman from Tumalo, wants the…
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Oregon secretary of state launches ‘Trusted Info’ campaign to combat false election information
 False election information is a growing problem in Oregon and around the country. This week, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan said Thursday she is…
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Crook County School District sets 5 community forums to discuss May bond measure
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District has announced a series of community forums to provide information about the upcoming…
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City Club, Connect C. Oregon partner for Crook and Jefferson County candidate forums
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and Connect Central Oregon have partnered to bring Crook and Jefferson County voters a series of…
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Bend resident Brandon Merritt makes GOP gubernatorial run
Brandon Merritt is a Bend Republican who doesn’t like the current two-party…
Continue Reading‘Wrong’: Dem candidates blast PAC influence in new district
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The battle over who represents Oregon’s new congressional district has become heated as six…
Continue Reading Oregon governor candidate Q&A: Brandon Merritt
Editor’s note: NewsChannel 21 reached out to all of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and asked if they would respond to the same…
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GOP gubernatorial candidate David Burch talks with KTVZ about his vision for Oregon
David Burch calls himself a “liberal…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County, partners to hold online candidate forums
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Club of Central Oregon, the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County and Connect Central Oregon have partnered to…
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Deschutes County clerk reminds: Voter registration, party choice deadline coming up April 26
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and Deschutes County voters have until Tuesday, April 26, to register to vote in advance of the upcoming May 17 Primary…
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Fifth District GOP congressional candidates address top priorities
The five Republican candidates seeking to represent Oregon’s newly drawn Fifth Congressional District — Jimmy Crumpacker, Laurel Roses, Madison…
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KTVZ hosts wide-ranging debate by all 5 Fifth District GOP congressional candidates
The campaign season is ramping up for the May 17 primary election, and NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 coverage also hit high gear Monday evening…
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Oregon governor candidate Q&A: Nick Hess
(Update: Adding interview video) Editor’s note: NewsChannel 21 reached out to all of the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and asked…
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