In Lane County, voters defeated two out of three proposed measures to fund fire districts.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Measure 2-147 was passing by a slim margin: just 7 votes.

John Wilson is leading in the Democratic Primary for Benton County Commissioner Position 1.

Two current officeholders have large leads, while a third appears headed for a run-off.

The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

Two incumbents seeking reelection to the Lane Board of County Commissioners were trailing election night, according to preliminary results. In Springfield, challenger Sean VanGordon was ahead of incumbent David Loveall, and in East Lane County, Jake Pelroy was ahead of incumbent Heather Buch.

The state senator led in the early returns on Election Night. Her win lines up a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek.

The open seat is currently held by Republican Cedric Hayden, who was barred from running for reelection after participating in a lengthy legislative walkout in 2023.

On election night, 4th Congressional District incumbent Val Hoyle was far ahead in the Democratic Primary against Corvallis challenger Melissa Bird, according to preliminary results.

Its failure sends lawmakers back to the drawing board as Oregon seeks to resolve its road funding quandary.