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State Overview
Capital
Salem
Population
4,233,358
Electoral Votes
8
Governor
Tina Kotek (Democrat)
House Delegation
4 Democrats, 2 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Tina Kotek
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Ron Wyden
- Jeff Merkley
House Delegation
4 Democrats, 2 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 6
State Legislature
Democrats control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
8
Congressional Districts
6
Local News from Oregon
Local Government
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Gresham · Aug 4, 2026
Sports
Silverton Families Demand Fairness Over Transgender Athletes in Sports
Silverton residents packed a school board meeting this week to demand protections for female athletes against unfair competition from biological males.
Silverton · Jul 18, 2026
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