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Preliminary 2020 Election results are in for Klamath County and the State of Oregon. Early counts show: Rep. Reschke will retain Oregon House District 56; Sen. Linthicum will retain Oregon Senate District 28; Judge Kersey will retain; Mayor Westfall will retain; Councilman Studenberg will retain.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - The November 3rd, 2020 General Election is less than a month away and in the next few days Oregonians will start seeing Voters’ Pamphlets arriving at residences. Every election is important and the decisions we make on Election Day affect our future. Take the time to get registered if eligible, ensure registration information is correct, and become familiar with key dates for this year’s General Election.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - On July 31, Secretary of State Bev Clarno received a letter from the United States Postal Service General Counsel, as did elections officials across the country. In light of the letter and a number of questions and concerns about how this may affect vote by mail, the Secretary has issued a statement.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor by, Stuart Nelson
Kaber has asked for another exception to policy for a friend or family member, which prompted me to do a little bit of my own research.
SALEM, Ore. — Next week, 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10th is the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2020 Primary held on May 19th. Becoming a candidate for public office is challenging, but an important part of our democratic process.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Ryan Wheelock has announced he is running for Klamath County Commissioner Position 1 and will challenge incumbent Donnie Boyd in the upcoming primary. “I am running because Klamath County leads the way on so many things I value but we also have work to do and I want to give back to this place that I call home,” says Wheelock. “I want to build on Klamath’s legacy and help lead us into the future.”
Read MoreIn a video statement, US Representative of Oregon’s Second District, Greg Walden (R-Hood River) stated that he will not seek re-election. The top Republican in the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the only Republican in Congress for Oregon will call it quits after his latest term ends in 2021.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls), filed for reelection on October 17th to the Oregon House of Representatives, District 56, serving southern Klamath and Lake counties.
Read MoreCorporal Daren Krag has filed to run in the 2020 election for Klamath County Sheriff, challenging incumbent, Chris Kaber. “There are many areas that we can improve,” said Krag. “We have a strong group of individuals with great potential that will benefit from true leadership.”
Read MoreKlamath County Sheriff, Chris Kaber filed for re-election this morning.
Kaber has been the Klamath County Sheriff since January 3, 2017. Since then he led the restructuring of the Sheriff’s Office and a long list of improvements to staffing, infrastructure, and general service to the public; all while staying within budgets approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. — The 2020 election is upon us. Candidate filing for offices for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election opened today, September 12, 2019. In the Federal offices, Oregonians will be voting for US President, US Senator, and US Representative. Oregon offices up for a vote include Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Attorney General. Sixteen of Oregon’s thirty State Senator seats will be on the ballot and all sixty State Representative seats will be up for election.
Read MoreUS Senator Jeff Merkley took to YouTube in a campaign video announcing his plan on running for the United States Presidency in 2020. In his video, Merkley boldly states he is not going to run for President but rather run for re-election and help become a full-partner in addressing the challenges faced in the Senate.
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