Elections

The results of a Lincoln County veterans services levy have flipped, with a slight majority now voting yes. The race is still too close to call and within the margin of an automatic recount.

Fifteen of Oregon’s 36 counties held elections, voting on everything from parks to libraries to law enforcement

The race to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners is officially contested. On Monday, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon declared his candidacy and incumbent David Loveall announced he was seeking a second term.

Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon may be running for a Lane County Commissioner seat next year. He filed fundraising paperwork on Oct. 31.

The fate of a levy to increase funding for veterans services in Lincoln County was too close to call election night.

Preliminary results show Linn County’s public safety levy expansion passing on election night with nearly 53% voting yes.

City officials hope the levy, which was leading with 68% of the vote on election night, will help them cover the true cost of providing fire services.

Springfield is asking voters to increase the city’s fire levy to provide more dedicated resources for fire services.

Democratic primary challenger Melissa Bird said she relates to what many Oregonians are going through, and believes she’ll be a stronger voice on their behalf.

Secretary of State Tobias Read says he’s not inclined to share information with the federal government.

Tommy Gong, who has more than 20 years of experience administering elections in California, was selected after a national search. He succeeds former Clerk Dena Dawson, who left to become the elections director for the Oregon Secretary of State's office.

Lincoln County will ask voters in November for a five-year-levy to raise funds for veteran services.