Oregon again had the highest voter turnout of any U.S. state, with the highest turnout rate among registered Republicans.
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Attorney says Erickson isn’t trying to overturn Salinas’s election as lawsuit continues
Republican Mike Erickson sued Democrat Andrea Salinas under a state law that would allow a judge to prevent Salinas from taking office.
Marion, Polk County sheriffs to hold back on enforcing new gun control law as effective date approaches
Local sheriffs said they’re awaiting guidance on how to implement the permitting system required under Measure 114, which Oregon voters narrowly passed in November.
Oregon Democrats skeptical of claims Schrader would have won 5th Congressional District
After Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer flipped the district, Schrader and national pundits argued Democrats erred by nominating a progressive.
Gwyn clinches city council seat
A near-final ballot count Tuesday shows real estate broker Deanna Gwyn, whose campaign focused on public safety, winning the race to represent Ward 4.
Oregon voters approve ballot measure that will tighten gun laws
Measure 114 passed thanks to urban support but it could be months before it goes into effect because rules have to be written and it could prompt a legal fight.
State Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat, wins in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District
Salinas edged out Republican supply-chain executive Mike Erickson.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer wins Oregon’s 5th Congressional District seat
On Sunday, the Associated Press announced that the former mayor of Happy Valley had won the race against Democrat Jamie-McLeod-Skinner, an attorney and regional emergency manager from central Oregon.
Salem will see more Republicans in Legislature, new judge in Marion County
Results updated Thursday evening showed nearly all Salem-area races settled, with no changes from election night.
Democrat Tina Kotek is Oregon’s next governor
The Associated Press called the race for Kotek Thursday evening.