Republicans never made a serious effort to contest Oregon, which has gone Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.

Oregon's incumbent U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley appears to have secured a third term win.

Republican Cliff Bentz wins the race to replace Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, in the state's 2nd Congressional District.

Veteran Democratic Rep. Peter DeFazio of Springfield turned back the toughest challenge in his 34-year U.S. House career, defeating Republican Alek Skarlatos in race for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler jumped out to an early lead Tuesday night in her rematch against Carolyn Long for Southwest Washington’s seat in Congress.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum retains her office for a third term.

Shemia Fagan has recaptured the last statewide elected office held by a Republican in Oregon, becoming the next secretary of state.

Democratic Treasurer Tobias Read secures easy reelection over Republican Jeff Gudman.

Measure 107 amends the Oregon Constitution to explicitly allow campaign contribution and spending limits.

Voters have passed a measure to increase Oregon’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack and to create a tax on e-cigarettes, according to unofficial, early returns.

Oregon becomes the first state in the nation to allow the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient of hallucinogenic mushrooms, in therapy. The measure does not decriminalize psilocybin.

Advocates say Oregon has taken "a sledgehammer to the cornerstone of the war on drugs." Oregon is the first state to do away with criminal charges and jail time for personal drug possession.

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, a champion of policies to fight climate change and frequent legal opponent of President Donald Trump, wins reelection against Republican challenger Loren Culp.

Ted Wheeler has won a second term as Portland’s mayor.

Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, who came to Portland City Hall promising to make dramatic changes to protect renters from rising prices, has lost her seat to a political newcomer who has pledged more support for property owners and neighborhood associations.

Multnomah County voters have approved a bond measure to help support libraries.

Voters appear to be passing Measure 26-213 which would provide an average of about $48 million each year over five years to the Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau.

Multnomah Couny voters appear to have approved a new income tax to fund tuition-free preschool.

Voters approved a Portland Public Schools bond measure that will help complete renovations at two high schools and carry out health and safety projects through Oregon's largest district.

Portlanders voted Tuesday to replace the existing police oversight system with a new body empowered to discipline and even fire officers, a power currently reserved for the police commissioner.

The multibillion-dollar transportation measure for the Portland metro area has failed.

In what could be a key victory for statehouse Democrats, early returns show Deschutes County Deputy District Attorney Jason Kropf beating Rep. Cheri Helt by a wide margin in the race for Oregon House District 54.

Five-term Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer has been ousted by Todd McKinley.