Oregonians wrap up voting on high-stakes races, local issues
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians have just hours to turn in their ballots, and a lot is at stake in this…
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Oregon’s secretary of state offers Election Day voting and ballot reminders, info
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is Election Day, which means it’s the last day to vote! All ballots must be postmarked or returned to a county…
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The top US House races in Oregon garnering national attention
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s…
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Central Oregonians dropping off ballots talk about the importance of voting: Why every vote matters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As election season wraps up, communities nationwide are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. This election season,…
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Oregon emergency managers activate coordination center before election ‘out of an abundance of caution’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center out of an abundance of…
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Oregon’s Rosenblum leads bipartisan coalition of AGs urging peaceful response to election outcome, transition of power
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recognizing the concern nationwide over possible post-election violence and unrest, this morning Oregon Attorney General and…
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Decision 2024: Despite voter turnout being down by 20%, Deschutes County clerk sees an increase in late voting
Election Day is at hand, and Central Oregon county election officials are among those preparing for the big…
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Oregon’s local ballot measures seek voter input on psilocybin businesses, wind energy, STAR voting
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four years after Oregon voters approved the regulated use of psilocybin mushrooms…
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Final days for hot House race: Bynum canvasses in Bend with Merkley on hand; Chavez-DeRemer also knocking on doors
Election Day is quickly approaching, and candidates and supporters are busy working to get out the vote in the hotly contested Fifth Congressional…
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Oregon AG issues election guidance to law enforcement, urges voters who haven’t received ballot to contact clerk’s office
Oregon Emergency Management offers election info, resources to address hate speech, bias crimes SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day looming,…
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday’s presidential election, the National Guard is on standby as a…
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Portland police gear up for potential election violence and National Guard on standby
As tensions tighten across the country heading toward Election Day, Portland police are gearing up to tackle any unrest and the National Guard is…
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Decision 2024: Oregon is only state in the nation with no impeachment process – but that could change this election
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As we wrap up our breakdown of this election’s state and local ballot measures, one of the last measures…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 and NBC News to provide comprehensive election coverage of Decision 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Central Oregon and the nation gear up for one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, NewsChannel 21 and NBC News are…
Continue ReadingBallot-sorting machine woes slow count in Oregon county with pivotal US House race
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Problems with a ballot-sorting machine are slowing the vote tally in a suburban Portland county that was also plagued by…
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Decision 2024: Deschutes County ballot returns are down at this point, compared to 2020 election
In less than a week, we could know who the next president of the United States will be, as well as the winners of numerous statewide and local…
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Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election
One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter…
Continue Reading1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots
Associated Press Voters in two counties in Washington state and Oregon have not received mail-in ballots with less than a week to go before the…
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Oregon secretary of state offers election reminders, info, links
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – — The much-anticipated 2024 General Election is finally here. County clerks began sending out ballots to all registered voters…
Continue Reading ‘There’s nothing more important’: Deschutes County clerk seeks to reassure voters in wake of ballot box attacks
It’s officially a week before Election Day, and recent arson attacks are raising more concerns about ballot drop box safety. Two ballot boxes were…
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