While everyone waits today to find out who will be the next to occupy the Oval Office, there are a few races and measures in Oregon that University of Portland students should keep an eye out for as well:
U.S. Senate and U.S. House:
Incumbent and Democrat Ron Wyden is running against Republican Mark Callahan for Senate. And Incumbent Earl Blumenauer, D, is up against David Walker, I, to represent Oregon's Third District in the U.S. House.
Governor:
Incumbent Kate Brown, D, is running against Republican Bud Pierce.
Secretary of State:
Incumbent Dennis Richardson, R, faces off against Brad Avakian, D.
Attorney General:
Incumbent and Democrat Ellen Rosenblum is running against Daniel Crowe, R, and Lars D.H. Hedbor, L.
Measure 95:
A yes on Measure 95 would allow public universities to invest in equities, which could help keep down tuition costs.
Measure 97:
Would create a new tax on Oregon businesses who make over $25 million per year in Oregon sales. State economists say the tax would raise about $3 billion per year for schools and other public services.
Measure 99:
The "Outdoor School Measure" would ensure that a portion of lottery proceeds each year go to funding outdoor school programs, so that every fifth- or sixth-grader in Oregon can attend a weeklong outdoor education program.
City Commissioner:
Steve Novick, who has already served one term as Portland City Commissioner, where he oversaw the Bureau of Transportation, Bureau of Emergency Management and Bureau of Emergency Communications, is running against local bookstore owner Chloe Eudaly. Both call themselves progressive democrats.
Measure 26-179:
If this measure passes, it will authorize bonds to subsidize low-income housing, including the building and rehabilitating of a variety of types of units for low-income families.
Measure 26-180:
A yes on this measure would create an additional 3 percent tax on marijuana purchases within the City of Portland.
