Election
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Candidate For Oregon Governor Wanted Mail-In Voting Overturned. Now She’s Using It to Boost Her Campaign.
Christine Drazan’s campaign will utilize volunteer couriers to pick up and drop off completed ballots for voters. The campaign tool has traditionally been eschewed by Republicans.
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Effort to Send Climate Dollars to Cops Won’t Qualify For November Ballot
Petitioners threaten legal action after ballot initiative to use Portland Clean Energy Funds for hiring more police failed to garner enough legally valid signatures.
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‘Safer Portland’ Campaign Faces New Complaints As Elections Officials Work to Certify Measure For November Ballot
The city and state are awash in complaints over an initiative to use climate funds to hire more police. What happens next?
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The Mercury’s 2026 Primary Election Night Update and Recap!
Find out who won, who lost, and who’s still biting their nails as ballots continue to be counted.
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The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements
Grab a pen and your ballot, and let’s get to voting!
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Your Mercury May Election Cheat Sheet!
Cast your vote lickety-split with our quick ‘n’ easy ballot roadmap.
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Portlanders Say “Yes” to Parks Levy in Early Special Election Results
The levy would help fund Portland Parks & Recreation services. If not approved, the bureau would face a major budget shortfall.
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Mercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy
Portland parks are on the ballot in this November’s special election.
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Updated May 2025 Special Election Results: Portland School Bond Finds Victory With Voters
After a surge of ballots received on Election Day, Multnomah County reports 25 percent voter turnout as of Thursday.
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The Mercury’s May 2025 Election Endorsements
Our top picks for the May 20 Special District Election, featuring school board seats, public school bonds, and more!
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It’s the Mercury’s 2024 General Election Night Live Blog!
All the parties, all the results, and all the election night DRAMAZ!