The incumbent labor commissioner, Christina Stephenson, is being challenged by former BOLI and OSHA employee Chris Lynch.

The tax-raising measure’s low profile this election season belies a years-long political drama.

Communications professional and county commissioner compete to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum

"Suppression is always going to be there," Chief Brian Fennessy told the Mountain West News Bureau. "But we're not going to suppress our way out of this situation."

Voters will decide this month on a new local option levy for the Harrisburg Fire & Rescue District.

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is asking voters for a five-year increase in their levy to preserve existing services.

Several rallies were planned as part of a nationwide day of protest.

Val Hoyle is running for a third term representing Oregon’s 4th District in Congress, saying she hopes to be a part of a blue wave that will hold the Trump administration accountable. An opponent in the Democratic primary, Melissa Bird, said the district needs a new, bolder voice who has directly experienced the impacts of this administration’s policies.

Oregon State Sen. Cedric Hayden has been barred from seeking reelection after joining a legislative walkout two years ago. On May 19, Republican voters in Senate District 6 will choose their nominee to replace him.

Lane Fire Authority is asking voters to approve a 20-cent increase to the expiring levy, bringing the total to 55 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value. If it passes, Lane Fire Authority would be able to maintain services, as well as add two firefighters and modular living quarters at the Spencer Creek station.