Election Archives

Congressional candidate Cliff Bentz talks election, campaign

November 3, 2020 2:43 pm KTVZ

Republican candidate for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District Cliff Bentz talked to NewsChannel 21 before Tuesday night’s election…

Congressional candidate Alex Spenser talks about election, campaign

November 3, 2020 2:45 pm KTVZ

Democratic candidate for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District Alex Spenser talked to NewsChannel 21 before Tuesday night’s election…

Count on NewsChannel 21 and KTVZ.COM for your election results, and more

November 2, 2020 7:45 pm Barney Lerten

On an Election Night as momentous as ever, and over the days to come, NewsChannel 21/KTVZ.COM will bring you complete team coverage of the results…

Gov. Brown calls in OSP, puts Guard on standby to deter Portland election violence, intimidation

November 2, 2020 11:45 am KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday “a law enforcement plan to keep the peace, protect free speech and prevent violence and intimidation on Election Day…

President Trump supporters rally along Hwy. 97 in Bend

October 30, 2020 10:47 pm KTVZ

A group of President Trump supporters staged a rally along Highway 97 in northern Bend Friday…

FBI says it’s working to protect Oregon voters — and their votes

October 28, 2020 7:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

Although Election Day is Nov. 3, the FBI’s work in securing the election begins well before and extends well beyond that date. In the weeks leading…

Sen. Findley, challenger Miller debate big Senate District 30’s big issues on KTVZ

October 27, 2020 10:33 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon Senate District 30 is the state’s largest, stretching from Central Oregon to the Columbia Gorge and covering most of Eastern Oregon – more…

Bend police chief: Officers will be present at ballot drop boxes ‘when necessary’

October 27, 2020 4:13 pm KTVZ News Partners

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz announced Tuesday that officers will be at ballot drop-off sites “when necessary” in the days leading up to Election…

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against election ‘spoofing’

October 27, 2020 10:01 am KTVZ News Partners

Just one week away from Election Day, the FBI in Oregon has some more tips on dealing with how bad actors can use spoofing to try to impact your…

Sheriff Nelson, challenger Schaier clash on hot issues during KTVZ debate

October 26, 2020 10:31 pm Barney Lerten

Even though nearly half of Deschutes County voters have already returned their ballots, Sheriff Shane Nelson and challenger Scott Schaier fought to…

Ex-DCSO workers claim discrimination, harassment; Sheriff Nelson responds

October 26, 2020 5:59 pm KTVZ

Several women who formerly worked for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office spoke out Monday about what they called a history of gender…

Oregon AG’s office provides ‘Voter Protection Hotline’ to answer questions, concerns

October 26, 2020 4:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

Why do some voters receive multiple ballots? What if my signature doesn’t match the one on file with elections officials? How do I report…

Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads

October 22, 2020 9:37 pm KTVZ

In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…

Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election

October 22, 2020 9:33 pm KTVZ

Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…

More than 16% of Oregonians have already cast their ballots

October 22, 2020 10:15 am The Associated Press

With less than two weeks until the 2020 election, more that 16% of Oregon’s registered voters have already returned their…

Bend voters considering two large bond measures amid pandemic

October 21, 2020 12:50 pm KTVZ

This election, voters in Bend are considering two $190+ million bonds to fund transportation projects and expansion of the Deschutes Public Library…

Amid big jump in Deschutes voters, county clerk answers some election questions

October 21, 2020 6:35 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon has seen a major increase in new voters. In fact, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office, the county went from about 101,000…