Election 2026 - Oregon

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read talks elections at virtual town hall ahead of primary.

Appealing to voters’ anxieties about the soaring cost of living is central to Democrats’ messaging in their hopes of big wins in this year’s midterm elections. In Oregon, a question on the primary ballot is complicating that strategy.

Two Republicans are challenging Rep. Cliff Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District primary, focusing on affordability, rural issues and voter outreach.

Five Democratic Party candidates are running in May’s state Senate District 3 primary. They seek to tackle issues from healthcare to affordability in Salem.

But Bethell is certain she could run the state better than the other GOP candidates and square off with Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek

The former Trail Blazer is running for governor again a decade and a half after losing to John Kitzhaber.

The two-term state representative scored a stunning victory last year. Can he stage a repeat?

The frontrunner in the Republican race for governor argues she’s the clear choice to take on Gov. Tina Kotek in November.

A May ballot measure asks Rogue Valley voters to renew a transit levy that funds bus service and could help restore routes that were lost after federal funding cuts.

The tax-raising measure’s low profile this election season belies a years-long political drama. Here's a rundown.