Polk County Treasurer Steve Milligan last year sued his employer, saying the county illegally stripped the treasurer of duties spelled out in state law. Challenger Chris Patoine said the suit was a waste of money and wants to bring a watchdog approach to the role.
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Your guide to the lowest-profile election in Marion County: a contested soil and water district seat
This year, county voters will select over half the board seats at the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. The district focuses on protecting and improving soil and water quality throughout the county through answering questions, holding educational events and funding projects to stabilize and protect the region’s water quality.
Oregon shuts down election phone line temporarily because of out-of-state misinformation
Oregon election officials shut down the state’s election phone lines due to calls from out-of-state that were sharing misinformation about Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Sparks fly in Bend debates for Oregon’s most competitive congressional district
Incumbent Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum sparred over abortion, homelessness and public safety.
Rejaian challenges incumbent Hunter for Marion County sheriff
The race for Marion County sheriff has been uncontested since 1998. Sheriff Nick Hunter is being challenged in the November election by one of his own deputies,Stacy Rejaian.
Grand Ronde emergency services chief challenges incumbent Polk County sheriff
Sheriff Mark Garton is seeking a third term, while challenger Steve Warden said he’s running to give voters a choice.
Oregon rural county clerks worry ranked choice voting would raise costs, undermine election trust
Measure 117 would let Oregon voters rank candidates for federal and state offices. Rural clerks worry the measure will add expenses they can’t afford to print longer ballots and update and test software.
Well driller seeks to unseat veteran legislator who serves West Salem, Polk County
Rep. Paul Evans, a Democrat from Monmouth, is running for re-election to a sixth term in House District 20. Challenger Kevin Chambers is a Monmouth well driller who’s been active in local civic groups and the county Republican Party.
Meet the 2 Salem attorneys who want to be Marion County’s next judge
Two Salem attorneys with varied experience are running for a seat on the Marion County bench. David Carlson works on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship. Michelle Vlach-Ing is a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem city judge.
Brown challenges incumbent Andersen for south Salem seat
Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.
