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Election Results Are In (Some Stunners!)

May 15 unofficial election results for Deschutes County as of 9 p.m. Tuesday night.

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We had our eye on a few key races during the May 15 election. These are the unofficial results from those contests as of 9 p.m. Tuesday night, with all precincts reporting, according to the Deschutes County Clerk's Office. Full election results for Deschutes County can be found here.

United States President

Rick Santorum—6.18%

Ron Paul—8.89%

Newt Gingrich—5.31%

Mitt Romney—78.74%

Measure 9-85, New 911 District Formation

Yes—46.11%

No—53.89%

State Senator- 27^th District

Chris Telfer—31.79%

Tim Knopp—68.11%

Judge of the Circuit Court- 11^th District