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Stories from Daily Salem’s editions, and every report from Salem’s newsrooms.

Elections from local newsrooms

From MedfordAlert, Statesman Journal and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. MedfordAlert4 hours ago

    Oregon Officials Urge Voters to Return Ballots by 8 p.m. as Turnout Reaches 48.3%

    SALEM, Ore. (Nov. 3, 2026) — Oregon state and federal elected officials urged eligible voters to cast their ballots Tuesday, emphasizing the state's vote-by-mail system and reminding residents of the deadline to return ballots as Election Day got underway. During a news conference Tuesday morning, officials reiterated their commitment to ensuring Oregon elections remain safe,

  2. Statesman Journal8 hours ago

    Voters will decide fate of Polk County Fairgrounds

    Voters will decide whether to approve a levy to pay for operations of the Polk County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds will close if the measure fails.

  3. Statesman Journal9 hours ago

    Monmouth voters to decide on UGB land swap in November election

    Monmouth residents will decide if the city can swap 90 acres in its urban growth boundary with 75 acres in the Nov. 3 election.

  4. Oregon Public Broadcasting11 hours ago

    Live updates: Northwest voters cast final Election Day ballots

    Concerns about homelessness, the cost of living, healthcare and social services are driving a surge in voter turnout in Oregon and Washington in the final hours before ballot boxes close.

  5. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Independence voters decide fate of parks, library in Nov. 3 election

    The referendum over the $19.65 in fees to fund parks, library and museum operations in Independence goes to voters in the Nov. 3 election.

  6. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Jeremy Gordon, Steve Milligan in runoff for Polk County Commissioner

    Jeremy Gordon faces Steve Milligan in a runoff for Polk County Commissioner position 3 in the Nov. 3 election.

  7. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Maria Hinojos Pressey, Colm Willis run for Marion County Commissioner

    Maria Hinojos Pressey is challenging Colm Willis for Marion County Commissioner Position 2 in the Nov. 3 election.

  8. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Newcomer Belinda Strouth challenges Monmouth Mayor Cec Koontz

    Belinda Strouth is challenging incumbent Monmouth Mayor Cec Koontz in the Nov. 3 election.

  9. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Kevin Cameron, Sara Duncan vie for Marion County Commissioner

    Sara Duncan is challenging Kevin Cameron for Marion County Commissioner Position 1 in the Nov. 3 election.

  10. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Kate Schwarzler and Barrett Nutsch vie for Independence mayor

    Incumbent Independence Mayor Kate Schwarzler is being challenged by newcomer Barrett Nutsch as she seeks a second term in the Nov. 3 election.

  11. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Cathy Clark and Amy Ryan Courser run for Keizer mayor

    Keizer Mayor Cathy Clark is running for a seventh term in the Nov. 3 election against challenger Amy Ryan Courser.

  12. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Betsy Vega and Mai Vang run for Salem City Council Ward 6

    Ward 6 Salem City Councilor Mai Vang is fighting for her seat in the Nov. 3 election through a write-in campaign after losing to Betsy Vega in May.

  13. Statesman Journal12 hours ago

    Chris Cummings and Micki Varney vie to represent Salem's Ward 8

    Chris Cummings is challenging Salem City Councilor Micki Varney in a runoff race to represent Ward 8 in the Nov. 3 election.

  14. Statesman Journal13 hours ago

    Where to drop off ballots in Marion, Polk counties on Election Day

    Today is Election Day. Oregonians who haven't already mailed or dropped off their ballots have until 8 p.m. to do so. Here's where to go.

  15. Statesman Journal13 hours ago

    See how Oregon's mail-in ballots are processed

    Marion County election workers are busy scanning ballots, verifying signatures and resolving issues ahead of Nov. 3.

  16. KATUYesterday

    ODOT funding, project priorities on the ballot as Oregon voters choose governor

    Oregon’s next governor and Legislature will help decide how ODOT balances major projects with road maintenance as the agency faces a long-term funding problem.

  17. Salem ReporterYesterday

    Fewer than half of ballots have been returned in Marion, Polk counties the eve of Election Day

    County clerks are anticipating a surge of ballots before the 8 p.m. deadline on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. As of Monday afternoon, just over 40% of ballots have been returned in Marion and Polk counties.

  18. 1430 KYKNYesterday

    Cherriots Brings Back ‘Bus-tache November’ to Raise Cancer Awareness

    SALEM, Ore. – November 2, 2026 – Cherriots is bringing back its “Bus-tache November” campaign this month, partnering with No Shave November to raise cancer awareness, encourage community involvement and show support for individuals and families affected by cancer. The monthlong campaign uses mustaches as a fun way to start meaningful conversations about cancer and

  19. Statesman JournalYesterday

    How Drazan, Kotek spent the final weekend before Election Day

    Oregon gubernatorial candidates Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, spent the final weekend before Election Day campaigning.

  20. KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2Yesterday

    Southern Oregon voters focus on taxes, urban divide

    MEDFORD, Ore. – On the eve of Election Day, Jackson County voters steadily lined up to deposit their ballots at the Jackson County drop box outside of the election office, driven by concerns over the economy and a desire for political change in Salem. High turnout is expected for the midterms as Southern Oregon residents […]

  21. Statesman JournalYesterday

    How Oregon governor candidates would handle housing and homelessness

    Here's what the candidates for Oregon governor have to say about addressing housing and homelessness.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Salem’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • BallotsBallots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and as of Monday afternoon fewer than half of registered voters in the Salem area had turned theirs in.

    Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and as of Monday afternoon fewer than half of registered voters in the Salem area had turned theirs in. Election officials recommend using drop boxes so ballots arrive in time.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Salem Reporter