The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Secretary of State to target Libertarian ballot access.
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon lawsuit that sought to end mail voting
Sen. Dennis Linthicum, a Republican running to preside over state elections, was one plaintiff in a lawsuit trying to end vote by mail in Oregon.
FBI investigating suspicious mail sent to elections offices in Oregon, other states
Lane County closed its election office early Wednesday after receiving a suspicious letter.
Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
A third of Oregon’s county clerks have left their jobs during the past few years, including Polk County’s Val Unger
Marion County fire district seeks $20.5 million, 5-year levy to keep fire crew
A proposed tax would keep nine firefighters hired under a 2021 federal grant on duty, at a cost of about $83 more per year in property taxes for east Salem homeowners.
Oregon Secretary of State launches database with campaign finance violations
The Secretary of State plans to publish monthly lists of campaign finance violations.
Federal judge tosses Oregon lawsuit over mail voting, tabulation machines
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit intended to end mail voting and electronic voting tabulation in Oregon, saying “generalized grievances” about the state’s elections aren’t enough to give a group of unsuccessful Republican candidates and other election deniers standing to sue.
Efforts for ranked-choice voting, STAR voting gaining progress in Oregon
The House last week voted to approve Speaker Dan Rayfield’s proposal to establish ranked-choice voting in statewide elections beginning in 2028.
Polk County Sheriff, DA seek $4 million per year in proposed tax levy
The new levy would retain sheriff’s deputies and prosecutors hired in 2015 as an earlier public safety levy is set to expire.
Salem, here’s how to make your vote count on Election Day
From lost ballots to blank envelopes, officials share common issues that show up every Election Day, and tips on how to make sure your vote counts.
