Preliminary results also show local voters supporting bans on psilocybin facilities in unincorporated areas of Marion and Polk counties.
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2022 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area, statewide races
We’ll post results in local and statewide races here shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and update as more ballots are counted.
Candidates talk about homelessness but not to those on the streets
About 15,000 people have no stable shelter in Oregon, data shows.
Legislative lawyer says Salem mayor serving in state House might violate Oregon’s Constitution
Democratic Rep. Chris Hoy was sworn in as mayor of Salem last week
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Here’s how Salem Reporter will cover Election Night results
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains why we may not know the outcome of some races on Election Night, and how Salem Reporter’s team works to deliver accurate, clear information.
Local Indigenous organizers to hold rally in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Indigenous organizers are holding a rally in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act on Sunday, Nov. 6, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case which could significantly alter the federal law that prioritizes the placement of Indigenous adoptees within their families or communities.
BOLI runoff pits former state lawmaker against civil rights attorney
Cheri Helt, who owns a restaurant in Bend with her husband, and lawyer Christina Stephenson both want to be Oregon’s next labor commissioner.
House committee dismisses complaint against Democratic governor nominee Tina Kotek
Former Rep. Diego Hernandez had accused Kotek of threatening his career and legislative priorities.
Marion County prosecutor weaves judge’s election into sentencing discussion
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy asked Judge Erious Johnson last month to sentence a defendant before the Nov. 8 election so voters could be informed about his candidacy.
Marion, Polk counties rush to send out 800 late ballots after state software error
Oregon teens haven’t been automatically pre-registered to vote for years when getting an ID or permit at the DMV, the Secretary of State’s office said Monday, affecting nearly 7,800 voters statewide.