Elections

The battle is a rematch between Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan, a Republican

Two challengers in the races to represent Springfield and East Lane County on the Board of Commissioners remained ahead in the latest set of results released Thursday.

As of Thursday afternoon, the funding measure was leading by 218 votes.

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.

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.

Just shy of 20 percent of Oregon voters have returned their ballots for the primary election Tuesday, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

The agreement comes after Secretary of State Tobias Read announced changes to the state’s practices in January.

Voters will decide this month on a new local option levy for the Harrisburg Fire & Rescue District.

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is asking voters for a five-year increase in their levy to preserve existing services.

Val Hoyle is running for a third term representing Oregon’s 4th District in Congress, saying she hopes to be a part of a blue wave that will hold the Trump administration accountable. An opponent in the Democratic primary, Melissa Bird, said the district needs a new, bolder voice who has directly experienced the impacts of this administration’s policies.

A local option tax for the Dexter Rural Fire Protection District is up for renewal on next month’s ballot.

Incumbent David Loveall and Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon are vying to represent Lane County Commissioner District 2 in next month’s election. The district includes Springfield and some surrounding areas.