SALEM, Ore.-The General Election was November 3, and 1,550,987 ballots have been counted in Oregon so far, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Statewide voter turnout in Oregon was just under 50% at 49.89%.
There are 51,810 registered voters in Umatilla County and voter turnout was about 50.21%, with 26,014 ballots counted as of the morning of November 4.
Morrow County has 7,359 registered voters and saw voter turnout of about 54%, with 4,010 ballots counted, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Here’s a preliminary look at some statewide races, as well as some local results from Umatilla and Morrow County.
Results were last updated at 8:30 a.m. on November 4 and are unofficial until the election is certified. Results will be certified and made available on December 10, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Governor: Incumbent Tina Kotek received 51% of the vote to challenger Christine Drazan’s 45%.
U.S. Senator: Incumbent Jeff Merkley (D) is heading back to the Senate after receiving 56% of the vote compared to David Brock Smith’s 40%.
U.S. Representative, 2nd District: Cliff Bentz (R) received 61% of the vote to 38% for Chris Beck.
State Representative, 57th District: Greg Smith (R) received 70% of the vote, compared to 28% for challenger Josiah Dean.
State Representative, 58th District: Bobby Levy (R) garnered 71% of the vote to 28% for Brian Campbell.
Umatilla County
Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 1: Celinda Timmons received 76% of the vote, while Eddy Antoniello received 22%.
City of Umatilla, Council Position 1: Imelda Rizueno is leading with 35%, while Dave Trott received 32% of the vote, and Christi Pankratz got 30%.
Pendleton Local Option Levy for Fire and Ambulance Operations: 55% of voters said no, while 44% said yes.
City of Hermiston Amendments to the City Charter: Yes 54% to No 44%.
Umatilla County Fire District 1 Five-Year local option tax for general operations: Yes 52% to No 47%.
Pilot Rock Fire Department five-year local option tax for general operations: Failing by a 66% to 33% margin.
Morrow County
Morrow County Clerk: Erik Patton is leading with 38%, followed by Valerie Ballard at 25%, and Latosha Hedman with 24%.
City of Lexington-approval of Fire Department operations levy for five years: Passing by a 56% to 43% margin
