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What you need to know regarding the May special election ballot in Portland

The Story

Verify: Was my vote counted?

Many of you want to make sure your vote was counted. Here’s how you check.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Do mail-in ballot return envelopes indicate party affiliation?

KGW can VERIFY: Ballot envelopes do not reveal party affiliation. Mail-in voting experts say most voter fraud claims are extremely exaggerated or just false.
Politics

Diving deeper into SW Washington races, voter trends

While the race in Washington's 3rd Congressional District was still competitive, the gap actually widened in Jaime Herrera Beutler's favor this time around.
Protests

Riot declared in downtown Portland; Oregon National Guard activated

The declaration was made after protesters smashed windows in downtown Portland.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Why are there different colors for return envelopes for ballots?

The different colored envelopes help counties and the U.S. Postal Service distinguish each respective ballot.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Can I drop off my ballot at any library book drop?

Some, but not all, library book drops have been designated as official drop boxes in Oregon.
Elections

Portland metro area seeing high voter turnout this election

Pundits say to expect around 90% voter turnout in Oregon, which could shake up everything, from ballot measures to the still-uncertain Portland mayoral race.
Protests

Portland area law enforcement officials urge people to nonviolently protest following the election

Chief Chuck Lovell, OSP Superintendent Terri Davie, Sheriff Mike Reese and Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt addressed their response to potential protests.
VERIFY

VERIFY: How do I learn about candidates who aren't listed in the voters' pamphlet?

Any candidate whose information does not appear in the voters' guide must be researched through independent means, such as from the campaign or media coverage.
Elections

Washington state 2020 General Election voter's guide

Here's everything you need to know about voting by mail and making your vote count in the November general election in Washington state.
Ballot

It's too late to mail your ballot in Oregon. But you can still vote. Here's how

Official drop sites are located all across the state and Oregon has made it easy to find the nearest one.

Wind Advisory Salem, Albany

Police: Series of home burglaries believed to be targeting Asian Americans in Washington County

Wind Advisory Salem, Albany

Washington cities are recovering from the bomb cyclone. The next system is rolling in

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What you need to know regarding the May special election ballot in Portland

Verify: Was my vote counted?

VERIFY: Do mail-in ballot return envelopes indicate party affiliation?

Diving deeper into SW Washington races, voter trends

Riot declared in downtown Portland; Oregon National Guard activated

VERIFY: Why are there different colors for return envelopes for ballots?

VERIFY: Can I drop off my ballot at any library book drop?

Portland metro area seeing high voter turnout this election

Portland area law enforcement officials urge people to nonviolently protest following the election

VERIFY: How do I learn about candidates who aren't listed in the voters' pamphlet?

Washington state 2020 General Election voter's guide

It's too late to mail your ballot in Oregon. But you can still vote. Here's how

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