Oregon Senate Candidates Tout Rural Credentials
Congress is back at work this week after the Fourth of July holiday. But many lawmakers have an eye on retaining their seat in this November’s election.
That includes Oregon Republican Senator Gordon Smith, who’s trying to head off Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley. Both have spent recent weeks courting rural voters.
Salem correspondent Chris Lehman caught up with the candidates and reports on the importance of the small town vote.
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ELECTIONS RESULTS
State-wide primary elections results - Oregon Secretary of State
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| Baker | Douglas | Lake | Sherman |
| Benton | Gilliam | Lane | Tillamook |
| Clackamas | Grant | Lincoln | Umatilla .pdf |
| Clatsop .pdf | Harney | Linn | Union |
| Columbia | Hood River | Malheur | Wallowa |
| Coos | Jackson | Marion | Wasco |
| Crook | Jefferson .pdf | Morrow | Washington |
| Curry | Josephine | Multnomah | Wheeler |
| Deschutes | Klamath | Polk .pdf | Yamhill .pdf |
THINK OUT LOUD
After all the ads and door-knocks, rallies and parties, debates and conversations, the votes in Oregon's primary are finally in.
Besides the presidential primary, which attracted historic national attention to our corner of the world, what races were you paying attention to?
What were you expecting from Tuesday's results?
What result surprised you -- and why?
Primary Conversations
For some of the more prominent races in the May 20th primary, Think Out Loud is bringing in candidates for what we're calling "Primary Conversations," our take on debates: less formal (no buzzers or time limits), more intimate (with everyone sitting around the same table) and, we hope, more substantive.
>> Primary Conversations: 5th Congressional District (D)
>> Primary Conversations: 5th Congressional District (R)
>> McCain and the Veteran Vote
>> Primary Conversations: U.S. Senate
>> Primary Conversations: Secretary of State
>> Primary Conversations: Portland Mayor
>> Primary Conversations: Attorney General
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