Election Archives

Oregon’s Rosenblum leads bipartisan coalition of AGs urging peaceful response to election outcome, transition of power

November 4, 2024 8:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recognizing the concern nationwide over possible post-election violence and unrest, this morning Oregon Attorney General and President of the National Association of Attorneys General Ellen Rosenblum and Immediate past-President Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in a statement calling for peaceful responses to the

Decision 2024: Despite voter turnout being down by 20%, Deschutes County clerk sees an increase in late voting

November 4, 2024 11:33 am KTVZ

Election Day is at hand, and Central Oregon county election officials are among those preparing for the big night.

Oregon’s local ballot measures seek voter input on psilocybin businesses, wind energy, STAR voting

November 4, 2024 3:37 pm Barney Lerten

By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four years after Oregon voters approved the regulated use of psilocybin mushrooms and more than a year after the first patients began using them, more than a dozen Oregon cities will ask voters whether to ban psilocybin businesses in Tuesday’s election. The anti-psilocybin ballot measures

Final days for hot House race: Bynum canvasses in Bend with Merkley on hand; Chavez-DeRemer also knocking on doors

November 3, 2024 11:18 am KTVZ

Election Day is quickly approaching, and candidates and supporters are busy working to get out the vote in the hotly contested Fifth Congressional District race between incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and her Democratic challenger, state Rep. Bynum.

Oregon AG issues election guidance to law enforcement, urges voters who haven’t received ballot to contact clerk’s office

November 2, 2024 8:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Emergency Management offers election info, resources to address hate speech, bias crimes SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day looming, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is urging any Oregon registered voter who has not yet received their ballot to contact their respective county elections office. By now, all ballots have been mailed and voters should be

National Guard troops on standby in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada as a precaution for ‘potential’ election unrest

November 2, 2024 12:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of potential civil unrest due to Tuesday’s presidential election, the National Guard is on standby as a precaution in several states, including Washington state and Oregon, where hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed after at least three ballot drop boxes were recently set on fire, officials say.

Portland police gear up for potential election violence and National Guard on standby

November 1, 2024 10:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

As tensions tighten across the country heading toward Election Day, Portland police are gearing up to tackle any unrest and the National Guard is standing ready as political leaders call for peaceful protests.

Decision 2024: Oregon is only state in the nation with no impeachment process – but that could change this election

November 1, 2024 11:12 am KTVZ

(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 yet to be discussed is Measure 115. If passed, Measure 115 would allow the Oregon Legislature to impeach elected officials in the Executive Branch. That includes the governor, secretary of

NewsChannel 21 and NBC News to provide comprehensive election coverage of Decision 2024

November 1, 2024 3:44 pm KTVZ

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 set to deliver extensive LIVE coverage under NBC News’ “Decision 2024” banner. Beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Election Day, NewsChannel 21 will kick off 24 hours of

Ballot-sorting machine woes slow count in Oregon county with pivotal US House race

October 31, 2024 7:35 pm The Associated Press

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 counting issues in 2022 and is home to a key congressional race this year. The sorter in Oregon’s third-largest county, Clackamas, began experiencing mechanical issues about a week after ballots

Decision 2024: Deschutes County ballot returns are down at this point, compared to 2020 election

October 31, 2024 11:53 am Kelsey Merison

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 races, along with state and local ballot measures.

Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election

October 30, 2024 11:25 am KTVZ

One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter further questioning the qualifications and background of candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp — and that has some voters up in arms, some even calling for him to step down.

1 county each in Oregon, Washington report issues with US Postal Service not delivering ballots

October 30, 2024 1:42 pm The Associated Press

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 election, election officials said Wednesday. The news comes two days after incendiary devices were set off in ballot drop boxes in both those states. The U.S. Postal Service failed to

Oregon secretary of state offers election reminders, info, links

October 29, 2024 9:51 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – — The much-anticipated 2024 General Election is finally here. County clerks began sending out ballots to all registered voters on October 16. All ballots must be postmarked or returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5. You can find all the information you need — including information about the electoral college,

‘There’s nothing more important’: Deschutes County clerk seeks to reassure voters in wake of ballot box attacks

October 29, 2024 10:34 am KTVZ

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 set on fire Monday in Portland and Vancouver, Washington, raising questions for many voters about whether their ballot will be safe.

Decision 2024: $97.7 million Redmond school bond could determine the future of Redmond High

October 28, 2024 10:23 am KTVZ

Redmond voters are seeing another school measure on their ballots this fall, as the school district seeks a renewal bond that would raise $97.7 million for Phase 2 of its wide-ranging construction and repair projects. They say the improvements would have major positive impacts for students and staff, without raising the current property tax rate.

Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon

October 28, 2024 9:52 am The Associated Press

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Incendiary devices were set off Monday at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — destroying hundreds of ballots in what one official called a “direct attack on democracy” about a week before a heated Election Day. The early morning fire at

Two ballot boxes set ablaze by incendiary, suspicious devices in Portland, Vancouver; 100s of ballots destroyed

October 28, 2024 9:49 am KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in a ballot box fire in Vancouver early Monday morning, and another ballot box fire in Portland destroyed three ballots, just over a week before the general election. . It’s currently unclear whether the two incidents are connected. Portland police officers responded around 3:30 a.m. to

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon on Election Day

October 25, 2024 7:10 am The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential election and the race for control of the closely divided U.S. House are expected to dominate attention in Oregon on election night on Nov. 5. Voters will also decide a ballot measure to establish ranked-choice voting. At the top of the ballot, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and

Decision 2024: Controversial Deschutes County Commission expansion measure has voters and commissioners split

October 24, 2024 11:41 am KTVZ

Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on the statewide election measures, this week will be for you, as NewsChannel 21 is breaking down this year’s ballot measures as we approach November 5th.