Oregon elections

Bri Williams is a candidate for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in District 2, Oregon. Coverage profiles her candidacy as part of local election reporting on the race for the county board seat, which oversees county services including health, housing and justice programs in the Portland area.

Oregon Public Broadcasting is taking its 'OPB Politics Now' podcast on the road for a live recording in Beaverton. The episode focuses on the Oregon governor's race, suburban legislative contests and other campaign stories shaping the state's elections. The live format gives residents a chance to hear directly from OPB's politics team about the races affecting the Portland suburbs.

An Oregon union is making a $10 million political contribution, but says the money is not aimed at any particular Oregon race this year. The announcement from a labor organization, covered by NPR for Oregonians and Oregon Public Broadcasting, is drawing attention to how union money will flow into the state's politics. Details about which candidates or causes may ultimately benefit remain unclear.

Deschutes County, Oregon, has mailed ballots to voters who are temporarily out of state, in line with the state's vote-by-mail calendar. The move ensures residents serving, studying, or traveling outside Oregon can still take part in upcoming elections, and it underscores the state's long-running all-mail voting system.

Jennie Hill, a candidate in Wilsonville, Oregon, has presented her platform centered on supporting and growing the city's local business community. In her candidate profile, she says she wants a thriving future for Wilsonville businesses, framing economic vitality as a core issue of her campaign ahead of the local election.

Washington County, Oregon is seeing rising political tensions ahead of elections, with data center development, immigration enforcement by ICE, and the Democratic Socialists of America emerging as flashpoints in local campaigns. The county, a Portland suburb, has become a battleground where growth, immigration policy and progressive organizing are shaping voter debates and candidate positioning.

Oregon Public Broadcasting has published a guide explaining how voters can cast their ballots in Oregon, along with additional guidance for voters across the border in Washington state. Both states conduct elections primarily by mail, and the guide walks through registration deadlines, how to return ballots, and what to do if something goes wrong with a ballot.

Oregon Public Broadcasting has published a 'First Look' feature examining the race for Washington County. The piece previews the local contest, outlining the candidates and dynamics at play in the Oregon county. As election season draws attention across the region, coverage of county-level races is drawing interest from voters following local politics.

Oregon's gubernatorial race is drawing attention as more details about an upcoming debate between the candidates come to light. Local coverage is examining how the candidates' debate performances could influence voters and potentially sway the outcome of the closely watched election in the state.

A new poll commissioned by Oregon Public Broadcasting finds cost of living, the economy, healthcare and homelessness are the top issues for likely voters. The survey also shows Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and challenger Joe Braun locked in a neck-and-neck contest for Southwest Washington's competitive congressional district, underscoring how economic concerns may shape the outcome.

A new poll by Oregon Public Broadcasting finds the Oregon governor's race in a virtual dead heat, with neither candidate holding a meaningful lead. The tight numbers are drawing attention in a contest that could have significant implications for the state's leadership, and observers are watching to see whether either campaign can break the tie as election day approaches.

An Oregon news outlet, KVAL, is running a poll asking viewers whether they plan to vote in the November election. The question invites readers to confirm their voting intentions ahead of the vote, part of routine election-season engagement by local stations. No results were reported alongside the prompt.

Democratic candidates vying for office in southern Oregon took part in a public forum hosted at Southern Oregon University, discussing healthcare, housing, immigration and other policy priorities facing the region. The event gave voters a chance to hear candidates' positions side by side ahead of upcoming elections, with local coverage highlighting the range of topics addressed.

Oregon voters are being briefed on what they need to know ahead of November's election. Local coverage outlines the state's voting procedures and deadlines, with ballot measure races and key contests drawing attention. Oregonians are encouraged to check their registration and plan how they will cast their ballots before election day.

Questions are being raised in Eugene, Oregon, about whether the local Chamber of Commerce is working to undermine the legitimacy of Jennifer Smith's election to the City Council. The claim, reported by local outlet Lookout Eugene-Springfield, frames the dispute as a fight over the validity of her council seat. Details about the Chamber's alleged actions and Smith's response remain limited.

Candidates running for Vernonia City Council in Oregon have answered questions about the local economy and other community issues in a published Q&A. The feature lays out where each candidate stands ahead of the election, giving voters a side-by-side look at their priorities for the small Columbia County city.