Elections in Oregon run on candidate campaigns, voting procedures and results, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the state government, ballot measures and the systems that manage the count.
Republican Jeff Helfrich of Hood River was elected to represent Oregon Senate District 26 after serving six years in the Oregon House.
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November 5, 2026
Smith Concedes Oregon Senate Race to MerkleyRepublican David Brock Smith congratulated Senator Jeff Merkley on his reelection in a statement following the 2026 general election.
November 4, 2026
Krause Wins Oregon Senate District 3 SeatDemocrat Denise Krause has won the Oregon Senate District 3 race, as Democrats appear on track to keep their supermajority.
November 4, 2026
Tibbetts Leads Race for Oregon Senate District 6Republican Jack Tibbetts holds an early lead in the contest for the state Senate seat currently held by Cedric Hayden.
November 4, 2026
Oregon Governor Race Ballot Count UnderwayUnofficial returns show Republican Christine Drazan with 42.98% of ballots counted so far in the three-way contest.
November 4, 2026
Wallan Wins Oregon House District 6 SeatRepublican Kim Wallan defeats Democrat John Holm in the District 6 race, with initial counts showing a 55.59% to 44.12% margin.
November 4, 2026
Merkley Wins Reelection to Senate in OregonDemocrat Jeff Merkley was projected to win a fourth term representing Oregon in the U.S. Senate over Republican David Brock Smith.
November 4, 2026
Salinas Leads Russ in Oregon's Sixth DistrictDemocratic Representative Andrea Salinas holds an early lead over Republican challenger David Russ in Oregon's Sixth Congressional District race.
November 4, 2026
Smith Leads Early Race in Oregon House District 57Republican Greg Smith holds a major early lead over Green Party challenger Josiah Dean in the district that spans nine counties.
November 4, 2026
Bentz Wins Reelection in Oregon's 2nd DistrictRepublican incumbent Cliff Bentz leads challenger Chris Beck in early returns after declining all debate invitations.
November 3, 2026
Oregon Campaigns Ramp Up Social Media Before VoteCandidates and parties in Oregon are making final online appeals to voters ahead of Election Day.
Day to day, that means monitoring candidate announcements, polling data, campaign finance filings and final vote tallies. The reporting extends from the capital to the rural counties, covering every electoral district. Voter turnout and the validation of ballots present unique challenges that vary between the state's diverse counties. Campaign spending and the influence of independent expenditure groups define the current environment of the races.
