Record sum in House races; will it change?

Arizona finishes counting ballots after 2 weeks

November 23, 2012 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — Two weeks after the election, the ballots are finally counted in Arizona. The delay — more than half a million were uncounted on Election Day — has left community organizers who registered a record number of Latino....MORE

Advocates fear political data mining

November 22, 2012 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Shortly before Election Day, a Stanford graduate student reported that the campaign Web sites of both President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney were “leaking" personal information about their supporters through....MORE

Bend

Russell takes seat on council

November 20, 2012 4:00 am

New Bend City Councilor Sally Russell was sworn into office Monday night, and a fellow councilor announced his desire to be named the city's next mayor. Councilor Mark Capell, elected in 2006, announced that he would like to be the next appointed....MORE

Turnout analysis

Central Oregon voters: a reverse of the state

• Unofficial ballot returns show Republicans dominate the local electorate; Democrats dominate Oregon

November 19, 2012 4:00 am

In the presidential election earlier this month, a higher percentage of Oregon Republicans than Democrats cast ballots. A recent report by the secretary of state showed that, statewide, 86.6 percent of registered Republicans cast ballots, compared....MORE

Walden gets key position in GOP

• He’s now the fifth-ranking Republican in the House

November 15, 2012 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Running unopposed, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, was unanimously elected chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee by his House colleagues Wednesday. Walden, just re-elected to an eighth term representing....MORE

In D.C.

Petitioners call for separate nation of Oregon

November 14, 2012 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Since President Barack Obama won re-election last week, citizens from 40 states, including Oregon, have submitted petitions to the White House’s “We The People" website requesting a vote to secede from the United....MORE

Bend-La Pine schools

Bagley resigns from board

November 14, 2012 4:00 am

Bend-La Pine Schools Board Member Beth Bagley resigned from her post, effective in December, as she transitions into her new role as Deschutes County circuit judge. The school board Tuesday accepted her resignation and declared a vacancy for her Zone ....MORE

Election 2012

Local turnout high but below '08

November 12, 2012 4:00 am

SALEM — Oregon voters weren't deciding whether to approve same-sex marriage or electing the next governor - hot-button issues that often lead to high voter turnout - but more than 80 percent of the state's residents still cast their vote Nov.....MORE

In D.C.

Revival for the veteran jobs bill

November 11, 2012 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the day after the government observes Veterans Day, Congress will return to Washington to start the lame-duck session. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said he hopes the holiday will remind his colleagues of the service of....MORE

He called the election, and now statistician is a celebrity

November 10, 2012 4:00 am

NEW YORK — The other night, Nate Silver got a little taste of what things are going to be like for him, post-Election 2012. The 34-year-old statistician, unabashed numbers geek, author and creator of the much-read FiveThirtyEight blog at The....MORE

As electorate shifts, fresh worry for GOP

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

Only a couple of decades ago, Prince William County was one of the mostly white, somewhat rural, far-flung suburbs where Republican candidates went to accumulate the votes to win elections in Virginia. Since then, Prince William has transformed. Open ....MORE

In Salem

What of Central Oregon lawmakers in blue Salem?

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

SALEM — Oregon voters tipped the scales Tuesday, giving Democrats a majority in the state House of Representatives and leaving Central Oregon's all-Republican delegation in the minority. The election results ended the historic power-sharing....MORE

Election update

Park bond climbs back to claim win

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

Over a tough 19 hours, Bend Park & Recreation District officials closely watched a proposed $29 million bond measure go from narrow defeat on Election Day to a winning margin large enough to upgrade parks in every corner of the city.“At....MORE

Bend

Eckman resigns, council looks to Russell

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

The Bend City Council has less than 30 days to appoint a replacement for Councilor Kathie Eckman, who resigned Tuesday night after serving seven terms. Eckman lost her bid for re-election Tuesday night to challenger Sally Russell, but Russell and....MORE

Election: the day after

Council winners bask in afterglow

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

The Deschutes County Clerk's Office on Wednesday reported inspecting nearly 79,000 ballots, about 80 percent of all those issued for the 2012 general election. The unofficial results bolstered counts on Tuesday that put new councilors in seats on the ....MORE

Still slow, but gaining steam

The economy Obama faces

November 8, 2012 4:00 am

Some reward. Here’s the assignment President Barack Obama has won with his re-election: Improve an economy burdened by high unemployment, stagnant pay, a European financial crisis, slowing global growth and U. S. companies still too anxious to....MORE

Brown defeats Buehler

November 7, 2012 2:00 am

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Knute Buehler of Bend fell short Tuesday in his bid to unseat incumbent Secretary of State Kate Brown, according to early returns. From the start, the race was heated. Typically the secretary of state race garners little....MORE

Dems will control Salem

November 7, 2012 2:30 am

SALEM — Democrats appear to have gained control of both the Oregon House and Senate, according to unofficial election returns Tuesday night. The GOP apparently lost seats in the Oregon House of Representatives, ending a historic 30-30 split.....MORE

Bend

$29M park bond too close to call

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

The fate of a $29 million bond measure designed to support the Bend Park & Recreation District remains too close to call. The measure was passing by just 15 votes as of press time Tuesday.“We knew it would be close, but we didn’t....MORE

U.S. Congress

Walden returning to Congress

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

WASHINGTON — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Hood River, cruised to an easy victory over Democratic challenger Joyce Segers Tuesday as voters sent him back to Washington for an eighth term in Congress. The race marked the second time Segers failed to....MORE

State House

Conger leading to keep seat

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

State Rep. Jason Conger seemed poised to retain his seat in the Oregon House of Representatives, leading Democratic challenger Nathan Hovekamp in the race for House District 54 with a majority of votes already counted.“It's quite an honor to....MORE

Obama wins a second term

November 7, 2012 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions. In victory,....MORE

State House

Huffman beats out Ollerenshaw

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Rep. John Huffman will hold on to his seat in the Oregon House. Huffman, a Republican representing House District 59, had a sizable lead over challenger and Redmond Democrat Gary Ollerenshaw on Tuesday night.“This is a job that I’m....MORE

State House

McLane going back to Salem

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Rep. Mike McLane, R-Powell Butte, will spend a second two-year term representing parts of Central and Southern Oregon in the state House of Representatives after he appeared to win a considerable victory over Democrat John Huddle in Tuesday's....MORE

Jefferson County

Madras shoots down bond measure for aquatic center funding

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

In a close vote, Madras-area voters decided against additional funding to the city’s only public pool Tuesday. The Madras Aquatic Center District ballot measure would have cost taxpayers an additional 40 cents per $1,000 on property tax over....MORE

Election scene

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Congratulations on a win. City Council candidate Doug Knight, with his wife Wendy, right, receives congratulations from Chuck Arnold, left, after viewing early results Tuesday night at the Deschutes County Services building in Bend.....MORE

La Pine

Mulenex first mayor directly elected

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

Ken Mulenex appears to be the first directly elected mayor in La Pine, according to unofficial returns Tuesday. Mulenex, serving as mayor from an elected council seat since January 2011, on Tuesday narrowly defeated former Mayor Stu Martinez,....MORE

Crook County

McCabe gets second term as judge

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

Mike McCabe appeared to win a second term as Crook County judge Tuesday. McCabe held a solid lead over challenger Walter Wagner, according to partial returns released late Tuesday night by the Crook County Clerk’s Office. McCabe, 61, said he....MORE

Deschutes County

Unger wins in race for commissioner

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Deschutes County Commissioner Alan Unger defeated Bend City Councilor Tom Greene Tuesday night in unofficial returns, looking likely to retain his seat on the Deschutes County Commission. Unger, a Democrat, served eight years as mayor of Redmond,....MORE

State Senate

Knopp leads Hauser for state Senate

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Republican Tim Knopp won an election victory over Democrat Geri Hauser in the race for Oregon Senate District 27, leading comfortably late Tuesday. The win would be Knopp's second political victory of 2012, after he unseated incumbent state Sen.....MORE

On opposite coasts, support for gay marriage, recreational pot

November 7, 2012 4:00 am

Voters a continent apart made history Tuesday on two divisive social issues, with Maine and Maryland becoming the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote while Washington state and Colorado legalized recreational use of marijuana.....MORE

Inslee leads race for Washington governor

November 7, 2012 4:00 am

Buoyed by strong support in King County, Democrat Jay Inslee looked well-positioned to maintain his party’s three-decade winning streak in Washington state gubernatorial races in a race still too close to call. Inslee led Republican attorney....MORE

Analysis

Same president faced with reshaping status-quo landscape

November 7, 2012 4:00 am

After a long and arduous campaign, a newly re-elected President Barack Obama confronts his next challenge: binding together a deeply divided nation and turning from campaigning to governing. The irony is that the most expensive election in American....MORE

Bend

Council sees new faces as 1 incumbent is voted out

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

Change appears headed to the Bend City Council after voters likely elected three candidates opposed to the $68 million city water project on Tuesday. However, the new council that will take office in January still appears to be one seat short of a....MORE

Redmond

Council race is too close to call

November 7, 2012 1:21 am

The race for Redmond council seats was too close to call Tuesday night, though two Redmond city councilors appeared headed for re-election. Votes counted by 11 p. m. showed councilors Joe Centanni and Camden King out in front of a field of five....MORE

Circuit Court

Prosecutor Bagley wins seat on bench

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Deschutes County’s next judge will likely be longtime area prosecutor Beth Bagley. Bagley, 38, defeated attorney Andy Balyeat to replace Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge Michael Sullivan, who has served on the bench since 1988 and is....MORE

Sisters

Mayor ousted, city votes to annex land

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

Two newcomers and a former councilman appear to have won seats on the Sisters City Council, leaving incumbent Mayor Lon Kellstrom as the odd man out Tuesday, according to unofficial results. McKibben Womack received the most votes, followed by....MORE

Democrats enjoy big wins statewide

November 7, 2012 1:26 am

PORTLAND — Democrats appeared to retain their grip on Oregon statewide offices and were primed to retake control of the state House in Tuesday's election. Voters also returned all five incumbent congressman — four Democrats and Republican ....MORE

Election: Secretary of State

Postage becomes campaign issue

• Brown, Buehler weigh in on Postal Service directive about ballots

November 6, 2012 4:00 am

SALEM — If re-elected, Secretary of State Kate Brown said Monday she will push to change state law so postage on ballots is no longer required. Her Republican challenger Knute Buehler’s campaign asked why the issue is coming up in the....MORE

Election: Close to home

Friendly rivalry in the front yard

November 6, 2012 4:00 am

This fall, something new sprouted on the well-kept lawn in front of Rod Kohler's home on Northwest Broadway in Bend. Kohler, 75, had been a Republican for years but never felt strongly enough about an election to put up political signs. Meanwhile,....MORE