Elections

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.

Amidst a challenging budget year, Springfield City Council is considering whether to ask voters to approve a higher fire levy.

A pair of Eugene 4J school board incumbents appear to have easily won in preliminary election results released Tuesday night. In Springfield, new faces were leading on election night.

School elections had the highest turnout, with more than 9% of voters returning their ballots in the Lane Community College district election. Water and sanitation districts have the lowest turnout, some less than 1%.

Three candidates are running for an at-large seat in the rural, western Lane County district.

Six candidates are running for three seats on the Lincoln County School District Board.

Four candidates are running for two seats at the Bend-LaPine School District.

Four candidates are running for two positions on the Sisters School District Board. Candidates said they were concerned about the district’s ability to recruit teachers and financial uncertainty.

Eight candidates are running for three seats on the Greater Albany School District Board. Most candidates say they're focused on restoring trust and improving transparency.