Democrats are winning swing districts and are on track to pick up seats held by Republicans.

The race to represent East Lane County on the board of commissioners was still too close to call Tuesday. Two-term incumbent Heather Buch faces conservative challenger Jake Pelroy.

Merkley quickly secured a fourth term.

Democrat Kori Rodley leads in race for Springfield’s Oregon House seat

Election results for the KLCC listening area for the 2026 General Election

The gubernatorial rematch between Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan is the state’s most closely watched race this year.

4th Congressional Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle was leading on election night against Republican challenger Monique DeSpain.

The proposal to create a Eugene Clean Energy Fund was well ahead as initial returns rolled in on election night.

Lane County’s top elected officials will soon get a raise. The Board of County Commissioners voted to increase their own pay Tuesday, as well as the salaries of the sheriff, assessor, district attorney and justice of the peace.

A federal judge ruled Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have continued to make arrests in Oregon without warrants.