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A handful of Marion County voters will determine whether Oregon Democrats have a supermajority in the legislature.

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The race for Oregon House District 22 between Rep. Tracy Cramer, a Republican, and opponent Lesly Muñoz, a Democrat, may depend on returns from people whose ballots were rejected for issues like signature verification. The seat represents northeast Salem and Woodburn in the Oregon House.

As of Tuesday night’s ballot count, Muñoz leads by 123 votes according to Marion County elections data. County Clerk Bill Burgess said that, as of Tuesday, 652 ballots were not yet accepted for counting, most of them waiting for signature verification, called “curing.” There were 175 accepted to be counted as of Tuesday evening.

When signatures cannot be verified, officials inform the voter and provide a registration card for them to update their ballots. The deadline to respond is Nov. 26. Voters can check to make sure their ballot was counted on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website. Each campaign has received a list of challenged ballots which they may use to reach out to voters.

The clerk’s office will certify the election by Dec. 2.

Here’s some of today’s news. Read all our latest coverage anytime on our website.

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New Oregon economic forecaster predicts higher revenue, higher kicker

Oregon’s new chief economist estimates the state will have about $37.8 billion available to spend in the next two-year budget cycle after reworking how the state calculates its economic forecast.

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Salem events from Nov. 21-Nov. 27: Holiday Village, Turkey Trot, art studio shows

Events in Salem this week include the start of holiday celebrations at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, a choral performance of Mozart and a market dedicated to handmade ceramics.

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Adults with disabilities and their caregivers gather for Monthly Movie Fun at the Elsinore

Once young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities leave school, there are fewer opportunities for socializing and community. The Elsinore Theatre stepped up with a cost-free place to build community…

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Shop local for the holidays

Salem Reporter is inviting locally-owned shops with interesting gifts for the holiday to help us spread the “shop local” spirit in Salem.

We will publish a guide to local retailers on Friday, Nov. 29. There is no cost for participation, but here’s what we need from your business:

  1. Name, address, hours, phone, website
  2. One gift item described + price – 3 sentences or so.
  3. If possible, a photo of the gift.
  4. Item should be in stock at your store
  5. Gift certificates – do you offer them?

To have your item included, send an email to [email protected] by noon Monday, Nov. 25.

So, Salem business owners, tell shoppers: What have you got?

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