Washington County law enforcement agencies, including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving Banks, have issued a joint statement affirming their support for peaceful assembly as the election deadline nears, while condemning political violence.
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Oregon’s Gov. Kotek warns against election violence, would deploy National Guard if needed
Gov. Tina Kotek issued a reminder against election violence on Tuesday, saying any attempts to undermine the election will be stopped.
Vote by 8 p.m. today to have your ballot counted
Registered voters who want to have a say in their choice of local, state, and federal candidates and measures must vote by 8 p.m. Tuesday to have their ballot counted.
As of 10:30 a.m., more than 53% of Washington County voters had returned their ballot.
Nearly one third of Washington County registered voters have returned a ballot
With less than a week to go before the polls close for the November 2024 election, almost a third of registered voters in Washington County have already returned their ballot.
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Ballots for Nov. 5 election mailed
Ballots for the Nov. 5 election were mailed to Washington County Voters Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Washington County Elections Division said in a press release.
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Debra L. Berry is running for a spot on the Banks City Council
“I have learned a great deal about the growth to come to our little town. I want to be part of its growth and planning for the future of my town,” Debra Berry said in an email to the Banks Post.
Marilyn McCalister is running for first full term on city council
“Banks is special to me for so many reasons,” Marilyn McCalister said in an email to the Banks Post. “The beauty, the sense of community, the smaller population which makes it possible to get to know community members and develop strong relationships.”
Oregon officials call for audit as number of noncitizens registered to vote increases
The DMV says it identified 302 more voters who shouldn’t have been registered, bringing the total to 1,561.
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