Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Oregon had the third-highest rate of voter turnout in the last election, due at least in part to the state's vote-by-mail system. Why it matters: Even in high-stakes presidential elections like we had last year,

All of Oregon's 36 counties have a special election next week, and Portland voters will weigh in on four school board seats and whether to renew a bond essential to renovating older schools vulnerable to earthquakes.

The Eugene Democrat will work with other legislative leaders across the country to develop their party’s pitch to voters in 2026.

The Oregonian/OregonLive will bring voters in the Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro school districts all the information you need to make smart decisions when filling out your ballot next month.

Oregon's registration deadline for the May Special Election emphasizes local impact on education, infrastructure, and services.

There is an election this month in Oregon, but some special district races across the state don’t have any candidates.

There are active secession movements in western states where Republicans feel underrepresented. A form of semi-independent home rule within existing states might work better.

Four of the PPS board's seven seats are on the May 20 ballot. The board members come from individual districts, but the races are all citywide.

States must agree to the new conditions in order to get federal funds for things that can make elections more secure.

Oregon’s Special Election is two weeks away, and in Multnomah County, one considerable measure on the ballot is a bond to fund improvements for Portland Public Schools.

OREGON- Oregon’s elections division has released the rules it’s drafted in its implementation of a bill passed that makes significant changes to Oregon’s campaign finance laws. They’re asking for the public’s feedback.

The new requirement for the grants has sent Democratic secretaries of state around the nation scrambling to assess the potential impacts.