KLCC Voter Guide for 2026 Midterms
KLCC Voter Guide and Election Coverage for the 2026 Midterms on November 3, 2026.
Important Election Dates
October 13, 2026
Last day to register to vote.
October 14, 2026
First day ballots are mailed to voters.
November 3, 2026 Election Day
Last day for voter to return ballot. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by November 3. Ballots deposited in an official drop box must be received by 8 p.m..
December 10, 2026
Final election results certified.
Election Security & Voter Information
Macy Moore
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KLCC
Lane County voters will have four new ballot drop boxes to use in this November’s election. Three are traditional ballot boxes, but one will be a “smart” drop box.
Provided by Deschutes County Clerk's office.
4th Congressional District
Courtesy of the candidates
Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle is in a rematch against critics on both the left and right in the race to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. Hoyle again faces Republican Monique DeSpain, a retired Air Force Colonel, and Pacific Green Party candidate Justin Filip.
Screenshot of Monique DeSpain ad
Oregon Governor's Race
Will Yurman
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Pool/LookOut Eugene-Springfield
In their final Oregon gubernatorial debate in Bend, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan clashed over Donald Trump, housing affordability, data centers, and water rights.
Will Yurman/Pool/LookOut Eugene-Springfield
Oregon Legislature
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Courtesy of Kori Rodley / Wilson for SpringfieldSpringfield’s long-serving State House Rep., John Lively, a Democrat, is retiring after 14 years. This November, voters in the 7th District will choose his successor. -
Courtesy of the candidatesThe race to represent the district that includes parts of Lane, Douglas and Coos County features candidates who see similar issues in the state but disagree on solutions.
Eugene City Council
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Nathan Wilk/KLCCIncumbent Mike Clark touts his years of standing against the council majority, while Athena Aguiar said she wants to increase constituent outreach, if elected. -
City Club of EugeneAthena Aguiar and Mike Clark discuss housing, safety, and Eugene's budget challenges at a City Club candidate forum moderated by KLCC's Zac Ziegler.
Lane County Board of Commissioners
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Just one contested county commissioner race will be on the Lane County ballot this fall: East Lane County incumbent Heather Buch is facing challenger Jake Pelroy.
