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Wednesday, May 18, 2022: 2022 Oregon primary election results

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Oregon Political News

Christine Drazan is the apparent winner in Republican primary for Oregon governor

Tina Kotek wins Democratic primary for Oregon governor

Democrats choose Val Hoyle as their nominee to replace Peter DeFazio in 4th District

Incumbent Oregon Appeals Judge Darleen Ortega triumphs over challenger Vance Day

Christina Stephenson takes early lead in labor commissioner race

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson Holds Commanding Lead Over Challenger Alisa Pyszka

The regional government’s increasing responsibilities and prominence make its top job

2022 Oregon primary: Race-by-race overviews and results 

Oregon Ballot Returns So Far: Older Voters Are Showing Up

 Oregon COVID-19 News

Oregon’s COVID hospitalizations exceed predictions

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

News from the Regions

Portland Area

Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell wins historic Multnomah County sheriff’s race

Jo Ann Hardesty headed to runoff for Portland City Council; Rene Gonzalez, Vadim Mozyrsky in dead heat for 2nd spot

Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan soundly defeats challengers to win full term to City Council

Jessica Vega Pederson, Sharon Meieran lead in race for Multnomah County chair

Simone Rede becomes next Portland auditor, winning first contested race for city watchdog in decades

Optometrist Thuy Tran wins primary for open House seat representing NE Portland

Beaverton voters approve $723 million school construction bond

Washington County voters uphold strict flavored nicotine ban

OHSU’s financial problems widen, with loss projected for the year

Portland container terminal expansion aims to boost farm exports

Salem Area

Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson on track to win second term

Central/Eastern Oregon

Election 2022: Bentz easily outdistances challengers

Election 2022: Morrow County commissioner races

Questions about Oregon-Idaho boundary, taxes, tobacco and guns on local ballots

Albany/Corvallis Area

Early election results show Lebanon schools bond measure failing

Oregon’s COVID hospitalizations exceed predictions

Eugene Area

Races for 3 Lane County Commissioners seats are tight

Deputy assessor leads in Lane county assessor race

County voters decide candidates in legislative races

Roseburg Area

Days Creek waiting for final results to make plans on schools

Commissioner incumbents take commanding lead in early returns

South Umpqua school bond results not looking good

Roseburg disappointed in initial results, staying optimistic and hopeful

Douglas County honors its fallen in National Police Memorial Week ceremony

Douglas County voters reject push to join Idaho

Medford Area

Sparacino far ahead in GOP state senate bid 

‘Important to get this right’ 

SOU faces COVID-19 outbreaks

Jackson County to test Citizen Alert system

Hospital foundation awards wellness grants

Klamath Falls Area

Klamath County election results: Border board could be in future; Henslee tops commissioner race

Southern Oregon Coast

Library bond failing in early results

Incumbents take early lead in commissioner’s races

National Election News

Rep. Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina primary loss

Primary results: Wyden is Dem frontrunner; GOP contender undetermined

Opinion

Central/Eastern Oregon

Our view: State, port need to partner to address water issues