As of the May primary election, the Greater Idaho Movement map no longer included Douglas County.
As of the May primary election, the Greater Idaho Movement map no longer included Douglas County.
The passage of Ballot Measure 114, considered one of the strictest state gun laws in the United States, has locally caused a massive spike in background checks for prospective gun purchasers.
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The ballot error that occurred in Douglas County near the end of October cost approximately $1 per affected voter to correct, or around $300 total, according to Douglas County Clerk Dan Loomis.
The unofficial election results from Douglas County submitted to the Secretary of State on Wednesday did not change much from those reported on election night and the following morning.
Roseburg resident Alek Skarlatos conceded to Val Hoyle for the U.S. House, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan clings to hope as ballots continue to be counted in Tuesday’s election.
Proponents of Oregon Ballot Measure 114 proclaimed an early victory following Tuesday’s general election, while Douglas County leaders are saying it’s not over yet.
Douglas County voters widely threw their support behind an initiative to fully restore services at the Roseburg VA Medical Center.
Republican candidates David Brock Smith, Virgle Osborne and Christine Goodwin will be representing Douglas County voters in the Oregon House after winning the general election Tuesday.
Douglas County voters were opposed to a statewide gun measure, while state results were split on the matter.
Douglas County voters have said they do not wish to see psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, grown or sold.
There were several contested races in Douglas County; Canyonville and Reedsport mayor, city council for Reedsport, Winston and Sutherlin, and Douglas soil and water conservation director.
North Douglas County Fire and EMS will get a five-year extension on its local tax measure to pay for fire and ambulance operations.
The clock is ticking to submit your ballot for the November general election. The deadline to have your vote counted is 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Just days before the midterm election on Tuesday, new information about Reedsport mayoral candidate Kevin Noel has come to light.
Nearly 11% of ballots for the November general election have been received in Douglas County.
Douglas County Clerk Dan Loomis reported that a little more than 4,000 ballots have been received, which is a 4.58% participation rate.
Douglas County Elections officials are sending out information on changes to Oregon’s districts which may result in some voters receiving two ballots.
SPRINGFIELD — Election officials from Douglas County met in Springfield on Thursday to release the ballots for the upcoming November election and deliver them to the United States Postal Service.
REEDSPORT — Community members are invited to a Meet and Greet with the candidates for the Reedsport chief of police position. The candidates will be available from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Umpqua Discovery Center, located at 409 Riverfront Way in Reedsport.
On Nov. 8, Oregon voters will decide the outcome of Ballot Measure 114, the Reduction of Gun Violence Act. The only gun safety measure currently on ballots anywhere in the country, it could have national implications if passed.
DRAIN — The current equipment has seen its share of miles, but North Douglas County Fire and EMS is hopeful that the renewal of an operating levy on the November ballot will help fix that issue.
Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis recently received reports of canvassers looking for election fraud in the November 2020 election.
Douglas County voters will get to make a decision about magic mushrooms, or psilocybin, on Nov. 8.
Elections are coming up and with that some important deadlines, including the last day to register to vote and the last day to mail ballots.
Nonaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson, fresh off a debate in Medford, stopped by the North Forty Brewing Company in Roseburg Friday evening to meet with potential voters and her campaign’s supporters.
DOUGLAS COUNTY — The deadline is approaching for getting registered to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election.
With mismatched outdoor chairs and potluck desserts, the Democratic Party of Douglas County held an informal candidate meet and greet Wednesday. The opportunity afforded party members to meet the three democrats who will face off against their Republican counterparts for state and congressio…
In cities across Douglas County, the filing window is open for candidates seeking to run for local office in the Nov. 8 general election.
DRAIN — Jo Barker is no longer a city councilor in Drain, following a successful recall campaign where 75.66% of constituents voted in favor of removing her from the position.
The Winston City Council unanimously voted Monday night to appoint Allen Hobson to fulfill the remainder of the term as city councilor for Ward I. The seat was vacated in June by Lenny Huiras who announced he was moving out of the area.
A Roseburg woman will be on the ballot for the governor’s race in the November election as the candidate for the Constitution Party.
The City of Winston has a new opening to fill on its city council. At their regular meeting Monday night, the Winston City Council declared a vacancy for city councilor Ward I.
SALEM — Governor Kate Brown announced Tuesday she is appointing Steve Hoddle and Robert Johnson to the Douglas County Circuit Court, effective immediately.
