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U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, who represents Eugene, Roseburg and parts of the southern Oregon Coast, appears to have secured a second term in Congress. Her republican challenger, Monique DeSpain, has not yet conceded.

The measure would divvy up more than $6 billion in new taxes among Oregon residents every year.

Voters in Josephine County appeared to have rejected a new tax that would fund the county’s Veterans Service Office, or VSO. That’s according to preliminary results from election night.

The Burbank Democrat will take the U.S. Senate seat held by Dianne Feinstein for 30 years. No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006, and Steve Garvey didn’t break that losing streak.

Oregon’s attorney general oversees the state’s Department of Justice, which is responsible for defending state agencies and laws in court.

Supporters of Prop. 36 say it would help the state address homelessness, drug addiction and retail theft. Its critics call it a return to the failed policies of the war on drugs.

Closely contested congressional races in California could tip the balance on whether Democrats can retake control of the U.S. House. This year, it’s Republicans on defense.

Analysts are predicting 90% among Republicans and Democrats, with about 65% for nonaffiliated voters.

With a crucial election on Tuesday and political tension mounting, local law enforcement officials are preparing for any possible disturbances.

While wage increases usually have widespread support in California, a recent poll from the Public Policy Institute of California shows 54% of likely voters say they’ll reject the measure.

Shasta County supervisors hired an elections chief without experience just months before the election. He’s already falling out of favor.

Many residents have not been able to cast their votes, with Election Day looming on Tuesday.