May 2026 Election Results

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Preliminary results

Final results will be available 8 days after Election Day. Mailed-in ballots had to be postmarked by Election Day at 8pm, and will be received and counted up through the 7th day after Election Day.

Federal Elections

US Senator

Jeff Merkely ‍WON
Website | Filing Bio / Voters' Pamphlet Statement / Folleto para votantes declaración
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Paul Damian Wells‍ ‍
Filing Bio / Voters' Pamphlet Statement

U.S. Representative, 3rd District

Andrew Castilleja‍ ‍
Filing Bio

Jessica Salas‍ ‍
Website | Filing Bio
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State Elections

Governor

Tina Kotek ‍WON
Website | Endorsements | Filing Bio | Voters' Pamphlet Statement
Facebook | Instagram

James Atkinson IV‍ ‍
Filing Bio
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Donnie M. Beckwith‍ ‍
Filing Bio

David W. Beem‍ ‍
Filing Bio

Brittany Jones‍ ‍
Website | Filing Bio
Facebook | Instagram

Cal Kishawi‍ ‍
Filing Bio

Steve William Laible‍ ‍
Website | Filing Bio

Tristan Sheppard‍ ‍
Filing Bio
Facebook

Miranda Weigler‍ ‍
Website | Filing Bio

Judge of the Supreme Court, Position 4

Christopher L. Garrett‍ ‍Official Bio | Filing Bio‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement ‍WON

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 1

Ryan T. O’Connor‍ ‍Official Bio | Filing Bio‍‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement‍ ‍WON

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 9

Jacqueline Kamins‍ ‍Official Bio | Filing Bio‍‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement‍ ‍WON

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 12

Erin C. Lagesen‍ ‍Official Bio | Filing Bio‍‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement‍ ‍WON

Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 13

Doug Tookey‍ ‍Official Bio | Filing Bio‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement‍ ‍ WON

Judge of the Circuit Court, 7th District, Position 3

Karen Ostrye‍ ‍Filing Bio‍ WON

Local Elections

Hood River County Commission

Chair
Jennifer Euwer‍ ‍WON
Website‍ | Voters' Pamphlet Statement

District 1
Leti Valle Moretti‍ ‍WON
Voters' Pamphlet Statement
Facebook

District 3
Ed Weathers ‍WON

Ballot Measures

State of Oregon - NO

Measure 120: Increases fuel taxes, registration/title fees for roads, tax on wages for public transportation services

Result of "Yes" Vote: "Yes" vote increases fuel taxes, certain vehicle registration/title fees for state, local road construction, maintenance, improvements; increases tax on wages for public transportation services. Resultado del voto “Yes” (Sí)

Result of "No" Vote: "No" vote retains fuel taxes at 40 cents per gallon, rejects increases to vehicle registration and title fees, tax on wages for public transportation services. Resultado del voto “No” (No)

Summary: Measure increases motor vehicle fuel and use fuel taxes 6 cents per gallon, increases annual registration fees from $43 to $85 for passenger vehicles; from $63 to $105 for utility and light trailers, low-speed vehicles and medium-speed electric vehicles; from $44 to $86 for mopeds and motorcycles. Measure increases passenger vehicle title fees from $77 to $216. Revenues from tax/fee increases distributed: 50% to Department of Transportation, 30% to counties, 20% to cities. Revenues used for state and local road construction, maintenance, and improvements. Measure increases tax on wages for public transportation services to two-tenths of one percent; applies to wages of employee who is a state resident, regardless of where services performed, or non-resident for services performed in this state. Resumen

Additional Measure 120 information:

Local

Measure 14-83: Bonds to Construct a Rebuilt Aquatic Center (HR Valley Parks & Recreation District) - YES

If this measure is approved, Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District will use bond proceeds for capital costs related to the construction of a similar-sized replacement aquatic center. Bond proceeds shall be expended in the following phases to ensure responsible planning.
Phase I – Final Design, Cost Verification, Sitework, Permitting, and Demolition
Phase II – Construction
The rebuilt facility is anticipated to include:

• Permanent roof
• Updated to be compliant with current building codes and include energy-efficient improvements
• Redesigned pool layout for safety, accessibility, and crowd circulation
• Competition pool for lap swimming and teams
• Warm pool for swim lessons, therapy, fitness, and recreation
• Family changing rooms
• Modernized mechanical systems
• District maintenance space
• Site improvements, furnishing, and equipment

The District would establish a citizen oversight committee.
Bonds would mature in not to exceed 25 years from issuance and may be issued in multiple series. The estimated annual average tax rate is approximately $0.64 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The actual levy rate may differ due to final interest rates and changes in assessed value.

Background Information | Proposal Development & Timeline

How will the bond measure affect YOUR HOUSEHOLD’s property taxes? Go here to see.

Measure 14-84: Five-year Levy for Park Maintenance, Operations, and Recreation Services (HR Valley Parks & Recreation District) - YES

Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (HRVPRD) is facing a budget shortfall due to revenues not keeping pace with inflation, rising costs, increasing responsibilities, and no change to the tax rate. This measure would preserve current service levels and programming.

Without additional funding, HRVPRD will:

• Reduce parks maintenance (less restroom cleaning, garbage pickup)
• Reduce pool days
• Cut community recreation and layoff staff (youth sports, enrichment, adult programming)

If approved, the five-year local option levy would fund:

• Improved parks and trails maintenance (vegetation management, playground improvements)
• Sustaining pool programs and hours (swim lessons, family swims, water fitness)
• Continuing to provide community recreation
• Proactive replacement of worn-out equipment, such as playgrounds, court surfaces, pumps, and HVAC,
to avoid emergency failures and unplanned closures
• Adequate staffing for parks maintenance, district operations, and recreation

Funds would be subject to annual audits and District Board oversight.
The maximum rate of $0.33 per thousand would cost approximately $82 per year for the median Hood River County Residence property with an assessed value of $249,435.

The measure would provide for a local option operating levy at a rate not to exceed $0.33 per $1,000 of taxable assessed property value within the District for five years, beginning July 1, 2026. The proposed rate will raise approximately $1,064,052 in 2026-27; $1,095,974 in 2027-28; $1,128,853 in 2028-29; $1,162,718 in 2029-30; $1,197,600 in 2030-31; for a total of $5,649,196.