Unofficial results show Salander winning 64% to 36%. Certification is pending. Text RESULTS to 419-248-1100 for live election updates.

The parks levy is the only thing on the ballot in Portland, but there are notable races and measures in nearby cities and counties, especially Clark County.

Go to StatesmanJournal.com throughout the day for election day updates and initial election results after 8 p.m. for Mid-Valley ballot measures.

Voter service locations opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for the November special election across Oregon and Washington, with polls remaining open until 8 p.m.

Both Mark Weber of Perrysburg and Steven Salander of Oregon have served on city council. On Tuesday, Weber and Salander also became mayors-elect for their cities.

It was election night across the country Tuesday night as voters headed to the polls to let their voices be heard.Here in Oregon there are no hotly contested el

In less than one week, more than 1 million Oregonians will have the opportunity to cast their votes on local ballot measures in special elections occurring in almost half of Oregon counties. The proposals include a Multnomah County initiative to levy an additional property tax charge of $1.

It’s un-American to spread lies that sow fear and paranoia in the heart of our democracy,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said.