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Oregon’s top elections official pans Trump order on voter registrations
Secretary of State Tobias Read, a Democrat, says the order would disenfranchise eligible voters without increasing security.

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A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know
Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.

Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes
Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some sweeping reforms to voting systems.

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Lane County Clerk Dena Dawson will be Oregon’s next elections director
Incoming Secretary of State Tobias Read hopes to increase trust in the elections director's office, which last year faced scandal and is currently grappling with revelations potential noncitizens were registered to vote.

Psilocybin bans were on the ballot in 17 places in Oregon. They passed in all but one
The number of places Oregonians can seek therapy using psilocybin shrank substantially this election.

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Portland city commissioners reverse plan to pull out of Joint Office of Homeless Services
The decision comes a day after Portland-area voters appeared to elect several candidates who favor a more nuanced, shelter-focused approach to homelessness.

Five things to watch in Washington heading into Election Day
Washington state voters will decide the future of two U.S. House members and four ballot measures in Tuesday's election.

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Local law enforcement in Southern Oregon prepares for Election Day
With a crucial election on Tuesday and political tension mounting, local law enforcement officials are preparing for any possible disturbances.

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Portland mayor candidate Rene Gonzalez violated rules by using public funds on Wikipedia page, auditor finds
The auditor's office slapped the candidate with a $2,400 fine. It's his second violation this month.

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Attacks intensify in Oregon’s most competitive congressional race
Millions of dollars, accusations of lies, powerful politicians and never-ending commercials: The race for Oregon's 5th Congressional District is a classic example of today's congressional politics.