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Vote Jason Kropf for Oregon House District 54

The incumbent in this race is doing exactly what we sent him to Salem to do.
by The Source Editorial Board

Incumbents in a race typically have an advantage for a number of reasons—name recognition, yes, but also, if they’re doing the work that voters sent them to do, it’s difficult for a newcomer to gain an advantage. In the race for Oregon House District 54, Republican challenger Judy Trego can’t exactly be deemed a newcomer, […]

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Vote Yes on Measure 9-148 in Deschutes County

Make County Commissioner seats and elections non-partisan
by The Source Editorial Board

Make County Commissioner seats and elections non-partisan As of Sept. 1, Deschutes County had 154,729 registered voters. Of those, 44,448 were registered Republicans, 47,614 registered as Democrats and 9,031 registered with the Independent party. And the largest share of voters? The non-affiliated voters, making up 50,845 of the voters in Deschutes County. With Oregon’s major parties […]

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▶ WATCH: Deschutes County Commissioner Pos. 1 – Tony DeBone & Oliver Tatom

The Source editorial board interviews the candidates vying for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
by The Source Editorial Board

In this video, the Source Weekly editorial board interviews Republican incumbent Tony DeBone and Democrat Oliver Tatom, who are vying for Position 1 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners in November ’22. Watch for our endorsements in each race on our Election 2022 web page throughout the campaign season. WATCH NOW: Related Stories

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Oliver Tatom for Deschutes County Commissioner Pos. 1

Our choice for Deschutes County’s position 1
by The Source Editorial Board

Oliver Tatom for Deschutes County Commissioner Pos. 1 While both of the candidates in the race for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ Position 1 are upstanding people who care deeply about their community, a few key points lead us to recommend a change of leadership. Tony DeBone can rest on his laurels for helping […]

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May 2021 Election Results

The latest election returns see conservative school board candidates in Bend-La Pine trounced by a 2-1 margin
by The Source Staff

Results in the May 2021 Elections begin to trickle in shortly after the polls closed at 8pm May 18. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from election night: Following the release of returns early Tuesday night, there was the defeat of four conservative candidates, who largely bucked tradition by not interviewing with local media and who espoused […]

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▶ WATCH: Bend Parks Pos. 5 – Elizabeth Hughes Weide & Deb Schoen

Endorsement interview for Elizabeth Hughes Weide and Deb Schoen, candidates for Bend Park and Recreation District board Position 5
by The Source Staff

Endorsement interview for Elizabeth Hughes Weide and Deb Schoen, candidates for Bend Park and Recreation District board Position 5 in the May 2021 election. Look for the Source Weekly’s endorsements in May 2021 races in our April 28 issue!

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