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Oregon secretary of state encourages voters to verify authenticity of election mail

by Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Race for Oregon governor a toss up, as poll shows Drazan with slim lead over Kotek

by Nigel Jaquiss / Oregon Journalism Project September 15, 2026September 22, 2026

Lookout to co-sponsor Oct. 1 gubernatorial debate in Eugene 

Lookout Eugene-Springfield is teaming up with other Oregon media outlets to co-sponsor “Election 2026: The Governor’s Debate.” The debate will take place between Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.

by Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff September 11, 2026September 12, 2026

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Buch leads Pelroy in money race, but full fundraising picture will come in focus later

by Ben Botkin September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

Despite court cases, vote-by-mail is ‘business as usual’ in Lane County, officials say

by Ben Botkin August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Eugene Clean Energy Fund officially qualifies for November ballot

by Leo Brown August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Two minor political parties no longer qualify to nominate candidates in Oregon

by Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

For Drazan, top issues in rematch against Kotek are education, homelessness, accountability  

by Ben Botkin July 24, 2026July 26, 2026

In campaign money race, congressional challenger DeSpain competitive with Hoyle 

by Ben Botkin July 22, 2026August 11, 2026

Oregon officials praise Supreme Court ruling that late-arriving mail ballots can be counted

by Associated Press and Mike McInally June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

Former legislator from Dexter drops effort to win back his House seat

by Ben Botkin June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Pelroy, Buch seem headed to runoff in commissioner race

by Ben Botkin May 21, 2026May 29, 2026

Latest votes give Extension Service, Willamalane measures a narrow lead

by Lucas Hellberg May 21, 2026May 29, 2026

Willamalane postpones budget meetings as levy election result hangs in the balance

by Lillian Schrock-Clevenger May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

Eugene City Council: Smith declares victory over Barofsky, while 3 incumbents lead

by Grace Chinowsky May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

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election forums

Lane County Commission / Judicial

Read what Lane County Sheriff Carl Wilkerson has to say before the primary election

Two vying for circuit court judge position cite life experiences along with legal backgrounds

Lane County District 2 | David Loveall vs. Sean VanGordon vs. William Monsoor

Lane County District 5 | Heather Buch vs. Jake Pelroy vs. Bob Zybach

Lane County District 1 | Ryan Ceniga vs. Thomas Hiura

Eugene City Council

Eugene City Council Ward 6 | Greg Evans vs. Tai Pruce-Zimmerman

Eugene City Council Ward 5 | Mike Clark vs. Jasmine Hatmaker vs. Athena Aguiar

Eugene City Council Ward 4 | Jennifer Yeh vs. Tom Stedman

Eugene City Council Ward 3 | John Barofsky vs. Jennifer Smith

Willamalane asking voters for bump in property taxes to keep programs and services

April 30, 2026May 7, 2026

Siuslaw schools levy would fund new high school, elementary repairs

April 29, 2026

What Eugene’s library levy would fund — and what’s at risk if it fails

April 29, 2026

Eugene voters will decide on amendments to city charter

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Lane Fire Authority tries for levy increase again, after defeat by voters in November

April 23, 2026April 28, 2026

Measure 120 will give Oregonians chance to weigh in on gas tax hike

April 18, 2026April 21, 2026

South Lane Fire voters will be asked to up the agency’s local option tax

April 13, 2026June 7, 2026

On May ballot, Fern Ridge voters will be asked to renew library levy

April 7, 2026April 21, 2026

Dexter voters to decide on fire district tax renewal

March 25, 2026April 21, 2026

Lane County voters to decide on levy increase for Extension Service 

March 17, 2026April 21, 2026

OTHER RACES

Read what Springfield councilors running for election have to say

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Oregon House District 14 | Fahey in Democratic primary

May 2, 2026May 7, 2026

Oregon House District 9 GOP primary | Cribbins vs. Lynn

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Oregon House District 7 Democrat primary | Fireside vs. Huffman vs. Rodley

April 24, 2026May 17, 2026

U.S. House District 4 primaries | 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans

April 24, 2026April 28, 2026

more election news

Watersheds Bill of Rights appears headed for failure

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Alexi Miller leads race for at-large EWEB commissioner seat

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Rural fire levies: Early results show Lane, South Lane measures failing

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Rep. Val Hoyle appears headed to rematch with GOP’s Monique DeSpain

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Governor’s race: Drazan holds strong lead in GOP race; Kotek far ahead of other Democrats

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Election results: Federal, state races

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Eugene measures: Unofficial results favor library levy, but charter amendments are mixed

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejecting hikes to gas tax, vehicle fees

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Lane County commissioners results: VanGordon holds lead over Loveall

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Legislature: Rodley takes lead in Democratic primary for Springfield House District

May 19, 2026May 22, 2026

Election results: Lane County

May 19, 2026May 29, 2026

Lane Circuit Court: Saint Marie’s lead grows again over sitting judge Kapoor

May 19, 2026May 28, 2026

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