What's on the ballot in Oregon?

Oregon's next election is November 3, 2026 (Oregon 2026 general election). 69 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in Oregon.

Recent Oregon coverage

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Oregon voting article lacks election-specific details

Elections and voting

The OPB item concerns voting in Oregon and mentions Washington but is not connected to a specific election, race or candidate.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

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Oregon governor seeks delay of new Medicaid rules

Health care

Oregon’s governor is acting with four other states to ask that new Medicaid rules not take effect on the current schedule.

The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 3, 2026

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Grand jury flags major problems at Oregon State Hospital

Health care

Court demands, too few beds and leadership instability are severely impairing Oregon State Hospital, a grand jury found.

The Ballot Oregon News DeskOct 2, 2026

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Signed Oregon law improves workers’ compensation benefits

Elections and voting

Oregon has signed legislation improving workers’ compensation benefits, with implementation details now becoming the next focus.

The Ballot Oregon DeskOct 2, 2026

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Portland chamber CEO sues city over arts tax increase

Economy and jobs

The Portland Metro Chamber’s CEO has sued Portland over an increase to the city’s arts tax.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

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Portland deprioritizes psychedelic enforcement

Public safety

The Portland City Council voted to make police enforcement involving psychedelics a lower city priority.

The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 30, 2026

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Oregon governor directs more state regulation of AI

Elections and voting

The governor has ordered additional oversight of artificial intelligence, a state policy action with no direct link to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 28, 2026

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Oregon governor orders AI safety rules for state government

Elections and voting

Oregon’s governor has directed state government to follow new safety standards for artificial intelligence.

The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 27, 2026

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Oregon governor orders additional AI regulation

Elections and voting

The governor has directed Oregon to increase oversight of artificial intelligence, with the scope and implementation still to be defined.

The Ballot Oregon DeskSep 27, 2026

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Federal voter database ruling will not affect Oregon

Elections and voting

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a federal voter database matter that does not affect Oregon elections.

The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 26, 2026

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Oregon lawmaker proposes AI rules for schools

Education

An Oregon member of Congress is proposing federal rules addressing artificial intelligence in schools.

The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

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Oregon’s 1st District: Three candidates in 2026 race

Elections and voting

Democrats Suzanne Bonamici and Jamil O. Chaudhry-ahmad and Republican Barbara J. Kahl are running in Oregon’s 1st District.

The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 23, 2026