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On Tuesday night, Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess made his way from his office to the nearby ballot box, whistle hanging around his neck, and “VOTE” buttons shining on his suit jacket. Ballot counting machines whirred, the constant thrum of election night.

In many ways, it looked a lot like any other election counted in Salem. Thousands of ballots were already counted and sorted ahead of the first results, which would be released in less than 20 minutes. Workers in bright orange had recently driven out to the far reaches of the county, ready to get the last rounds of ballots slid into drop boxes.

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But it was also the first year, Burgess said, which stationed bleed control kits in each room in case of a violent attack against election workers. Sheriff’s officers would be present for security all week, rather than just Tuesday like usual.

On his way out, Burgess greeted his administrative workers, who were in the office hours later than usual to process last-minute votes from Marion County residents living overseas. He exited from behind the counter to greet a family, filling out a provisional ballot shortly after gaining citizenship. He waved at a seated young person voting for the first time.

Burgess headed downstairs, took a final look at the indoor polling site, then crossed Northeast Court Street to join the workers by the drive-through drop box. A final voter, perhaps a little over the speed limit, came to a stop and thrust her ballot out the window. She thanked the workers, and laughed along with them at the time. Just three minutes to 8 p.m.

When the time came, Burgess blew hard on his whistle.

“8 o’clock. Polls are closed,” he said, a sentiment echoed by workers around the county.

Voters had done their part, but the work for elections offices are far from over. They’ll be counting and releasing results for the next few days. And throughout the month, they’ll be working to resolve any signature issues before the last day to certify the election is Dec. 2, according to state deadlines.

We’ll have you covered with election news as things develop.

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

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Early results show incumbents Andersen, Evans, Mannix, Cramer winning Salem-area House races

Election results as of 8 p.m. Tuesday show incumbents Kevin Mannix, Tracy Cramer, Paul Evans and Tom Andersen leading against challengers for their seats.

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2024 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area races

We’ll post results in local Salem-area races here shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and update as more ballots are counted.

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Voters opposing measure to renovate Chemeketa campuses, expanding career programs

A $140 million campus construction package paid for by property taxes was failing in early returns with about 53% of voters opposed. The measure would keep tax rates the same…

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Hunter holds commanding lead for sheriff, Carlson narrowly ahead in judge contest

Marion and Polk county voters overwhelmingly favored current sheriffs in contested races. Here’s a breakdown of Marion and Polk county races.

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Salinas takes early lead in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, the Democratic incumbent, is fending off a challenge from Republican businessman Mike Erickson

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Democrat Bynum leads Republican Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district

Bynum held a lead of 52% over Chavez-DeRemer’s 42% in initial results posted by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Results indicate voters opposing Oregon’s Measure 117 on switch to ranked choice voting

According to preliminary results from the Secretary of State’s Office, nearly 58% of voters are against Measure 117, compared with 42% in favor.

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Early results show incumbents Andersen, Evans, Mannix, Cramer winning Salem-area House races

2024 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area races

Voters opposing measure to renovate Chemeketa campuses, expanding career programs

Hunter holds commanding lead for sheriff, Carlson narrowly ahead in judge contest

Salinas takes early lead in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District

Democrat Bynum leads Republican Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district

Results indicate voters opposing Oregon’s Measure 117 on switch to ranked choice voting

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