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In late turnaround, rural Deschutes Sheriff bill passing 12:16am

In a late reversal of fortune, a measure to fund Sheriff patrol services in rural Deschutes County was passing by just 15 votes as of 12:16 a.m, with 44 of 51 precincts reporting. Only voters outside of incorporated cities voted on the measure, which had 50.05 percent of "yes" votes, versus 49.95 percent of "no" votes.

Mark Cappell holds pos. 5 Bend City Council race 11:10pm

With 15 of 19 precincts counted in the race for Bend City Council Position 5, Mark Cappell held a 68 percent to 32 percent lead over Derek Stevens.

Friedman in lead in Bend Mayoral race 9:12pm

With 15 of 19 precincts counted in the race for Bend City Council Position 6, Mayor Bill Friedman had won 56 percent of the vote. Clint Chick had 34 percent, while former city councilor Wyvetta Wilson had 10 percent of the vote.

Chris Telfer 11:10pm

15/19 precincts counted. Incumbent Councilor Chris Telfer, who ran unopposed, won 97 percent of the vote. Write-in candidates earned 3 percent.

La Pine incorporation passing 9:46pm

A measure to incorporate a city of La Pine led 58 percent to 42 percent.

Bend Home Rule behind 9:46pm

64% vote yes on permanent count-wide law enforcement measure 10:27pm

Top Races

Governor

Ted Kulongoski (Democrat)
51.15%
Ron Saxton (Republican)
42.71%
Mary Starrett (Constitution)
3.62%
Joe Keating (Pacific Green)
1.35%
Richard Morley (Libertarian)
1.17%

Congress Balance of Power


Democrat

Republican

Ballot Measures


State

Measure 41
Allows Income Tax Deduction Equal to Federal Exemptions Deduction to Substitute for State Exemption Credit

No
63.24%
Yes
36.76%

Measure 48
Amends Constitution: Limits Biennial Percentage Increase in State Spending To Percentage Increase in State Population, Plus Inflation

No
71.00%
Yes
29.00%
Local

Measure 9-43
Adoption of a Home Rule Charter for Deschutes County

No
54.63%
Yes
45.37%

Measure 9-45
Administrative District No. 1 (Bend-LaPine) General Obligation Bond Authorization

Yes
59.76%
No
40.24%

Measure 9-40
Countywide Law Enforcement District with Permanent Tax Rate Limit

Yes
63.56%
No
36.44%

Measure 9-41
Rural Law Enforcement District with Permanent Tax Rate Limit

Yes
50.62%
No
49.38%

Federal and State Contests

State Measures


Measure 39
Prohibits Public Body from Condemning Private Real Property if Intends to Convey to Private Party

Yes
66.99%
No
33.01%

Measure 40
Amends Constitution: Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges and Court of Appeals Judges to be Elected by District

No
55.48%
Yes
44.52%

Measure 41
Allows Income Tax Deduction Equal to Federal Exemptions Deduction to Substitute for State Exemption Credit

No
63.24%
Yes
36.76%

Measure 42
Prohibits Insurance Companies From Using Credit Score or "Credit Worthiness" in Calculating Rates or Premiums

No
65.54%
Yes
34.46%

Measure 43
Requires 48-Hour Notice to Unemancipated Minor's Parent before Providing Abortion: Authorizes Lawsuits, Physician Discipline

No
54.21%
Yes
45.79%

Measure 44
Allows Any Oregon Resident Without Prescription Drug Coverage To Participate In Oregon Prescription Drug Program

Yes
77.45%
No
22.55%

Measure 45
Amends Constitution: Limits State Legislators: Six years as Representative, Eight Years as Senator, Fourteen Years in Legislature

No
58.38%
Yes
41.62%

Measure 46
Amends Constitution: Allows Laws Regulating Election Contributions, Expenditures Adopted By Initiative or 3/4 of Both Legislative Houses

No
59.67%
Yes
40.33%

Measure 47
Revises Campaign Finance Laws: Limits or Prohibits Contributions and Expenditures: Adds Disclosure, New Reporting Requirements

Yes
53.81%
No
46.19%

Measure 48
Amends Constitution: Limits Biennial Percentage Increase in State Spending To Percentage Increase in State Population, Plus Inflation

No
71.00%
Yes
29.00%

State Races


Governor

Ted Kulongoski
51.15%
Ron Saxton
42.71%
Mary Starrett
3.62%
Joe Keating
1.35%
Richard Morley
1.17%

Judge of the Court of Appeals
Position 9

Ellen F. Rosenblum
98.74%
Write-In
1.26%

Judge of the Supreme Court
Position 6

Virginia L. Linder
51.62%
Jack Roberts
48.07%
Write-in
0.31%

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