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Democrat Tina Kotek is Oregon’s next governor
The Associated Press called the race for Kotek Thursday evening.
Democrat Tina Kotek declares victory, pledges to work on homelessness as Oregon governor
The Associated Press has not yet called the race and Republican Christine Drazan hasn’t conceded, but Kotek’s lead continues to grow.
Several high-profile Oregon races remain too close to call Wednesday
Democrats will maintain their legislative majorities but not a supermajority in the Senate.
Two statewide measures on slavery and legislative walkouts have passed in Oregon
Supporters behind a fourth measure that would tighten the state’s gun laws have also declared victory while a measure making health care a right is split.
Kotek holds slight lead in Oregon governor’s race
Nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson was a distant third, but the race remains too close to call.
Salem area elects new legislators, with likely Republican seat pickup
If Tuesday's results hold, Salem will have a politically mixed delegation, with three new faces in the House and two state senators winning re-election.
Gwyn up but vote close in Salem City Council runoff
Deanna Gwyn was leading Dynee Medlock by fewer than 200 votes in the ward 4 council race following initial ballot counts Tuesday night.
Democrats lead in two of three competitive Oregon congressional races
Democrat Andrea Salinas was up in the race to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes Salem.
Queen leading Johnson in judge’s race, incumbent commissioners ahead
An initial vote tally Tuesday night had Marion County prosecutor Amy Queen ahead of Circuit Judge Erious Johnson in the race for his seat. Meanwhile, the incumbent Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis were leading their challengers.