| Election name | 2020 Oregon elections |
|---|---|
| Country | Oregon |
| Ongoing | no |
| Previous election | 2018 Oregon elections |
| Previous year | 2018 |
| Next election | 2022 Oregon elections |
| Next year | 2022 |
| Election date | November 3, 2020 |
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Oregon on November 3, 2020. Primary elections were held on May 19, 2020.[1]
Federal
President of the United States
Former Democratic Vice President Joseph Biden beat incumbent Republican President Donald Trump, first elected in 2016, to receive Oregon's seven electoral votes.[2]
United States Senate
Incumbent Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley, who was first elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014, was re-elected to a third term in office.[2][3]
United States House of Representatives
All five of Oregon's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for re-election in 2020. These seats were currently represented by four Democrats and one Republican. In October 2019, incumbent Republican Representative Greg Walden of the 2nd district announced that he would not seek a twelfth term.[4] All of the other incumbent Representatives won in their respective districts, and Republican Cliff Bentz won in the 2nd district.[2]
Attorney general
Incumbent Democratic attorney general Ellen Rosenblum was originally appointed to the role by former governor John Kitzhaber on June 29, 2012, to finish the term of her predecessor John Kroger, who resigned from office.[5] She was elected to a full term in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. This office is not subject to term limits, and Rosenblum was reelected to a third full term.
Democratic primary
Declared candidates
- Ellen Rosenblum, incumbent attorney general[6][7]
Republican primary
Declared candidates
- Michael Cross, professional driver and software designer, leader of an unsuccessful attempt to recall Governor Kate Brown in 2019[8][9]
Withdrawn candidates
- Daniel Zene Crowe, lawyer and Republican nominee for attorney general in 2016 (withdrew candidacy effective March 13, 2020)[8][10]
General election
Secretary of state
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Bev Clarno was originally appointed to the role by Governor Kate Brown on March 31, 2019, to finish the term of her predecessor, Dennis Richardson, who died in office.[12] Brown announced that she was only interested in appointing a successor to Richardson who wanted the day-to-day responsibilities of the office and would not run for election to a full term, a condition to which Clarno agreed upon her appointment.[13]
Republican primary
Declared candidates
- Dave Stuaffer, environmental engineer, candidate for Governor of Oregon in 2016 (as a Democrat) and in 2018 (as a Republican)[14]
- Kim Thatcher, state Senator representing District 13[15]
Declined
- Rich Vial, former state Representative for District 26, former deputy Secretary of State[16]
Democratic primary
Declared candidates
- Shemia Fagan, state Senator representing District 24[17]
- Mark Hass, state Senator representing District 14[6][7][18][19]
- Jamie McLeod-Skinner, environmental attorney and Democratic nominee for the 2018 election for Oregon's 2nd congressional district[6][7][18][19]
Withdrawn candidates
- Jamie Morrison (withdrew candidacy effective February 28, 2020 to run for District 18 in the Oregon House of Representatives)[20]
- Cameron Smith, former director of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services and Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (withdrew candidacy effective March 10, 2020)[21][22]
- Jennifer Williamson, former Majority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives and former state Representative for District 36 (withdrew candidacy effective February 26, 2020)[23][24]
- Ryan Wruck, office manager (withdrew candidacy effective November 8, 2019, endorsed Mark Hass)[25][26]
General election
State treasurer
Incumbent Democratic state treasurer Tobias Read, first elected in 2016, was reelected to a second term in office.
Democratic primary
Declared candidates
- Tobias Read, incumbent state treasurer[6][7][27]
Republican primary
Declared candidates
- Jeff Gudman, former Lake Oswego City Councilor[28]
General election
Legislative
In the previous legislative session, Democrats held a majority of 18–12 in the Senate and 38–22 in the House of Representatives. Of the 30 seats in the Senate, 16 were up for re-election. All 60 seats in the House of Representatives were up for re-election.[7] After the election, Democrats held a majority 18–12 in the Senate and 37–23 in the House of Representatives.[29]
Ballot measures
There were four statewide Oregon ballot measures on the general election ballot. As a result of the election, all four measures passed.[30][31][32]
Polling
Measure 109
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | For Measure 109 | Against Measure 109 | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHM Research/Oregon Public Broadcasting/The Bulletin/Oregon Psylocobin Society[33][b] | Released August 16, 2019[c] | 600 (RV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 46% | 7% |
Results
| Measure | Description | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | ||
| Measure 107 | Amends Constitution: Allows laws limiting political campaign contributions and expenditures, requiring disclosure of political campaign contributions and expenditures, and requiring political campaign advertisements to identify who paid for them | 488,413 (21.69%) | |
| Measure 108 | Increases cigarette and cigar taxes. Establishes tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping devices. Funds health programs. | 779,311 (33.66%) | |
| Measure 109 | Allows manufacture, delivery, administration of psilocybin at supervised, licensed facilities; imposes two-year development period[34] | 1,008,199 (45.25%) | |
| Measure 110 | Provides statewide addiction/recovery services; marijuana taxes partially finance; reclassifies possession/penalties for specified drugs | 947,313 (41.54%) | |
See also
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ The Oregon Psylocobin Society supported legalisation of psylocobin as laid out by Measure 109 prior to this poll's sampling period
- ^ Conducted in winter of 2018
References
- ^ "Multnomah County Elections Calendar". Multnomah County. June 20, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ "Oregon Secretary of State". results.oregonvotes.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Sullivan, Sean (March 5, 2019). "Sen. Jeff Merkley opts out of Democratic presidential contest and will run for reelection to Oregon seat". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Bresnahan, John; Zanona, Melanie; Mutnick, Ally (October 28, 2019). "Greg Walden to retire in latest sign of GOP doubts about retaking House". Politico. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ Cole, Michelle (June 6, 2012). "Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber names Ellen Rosenblum as interim attorney general". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Monahan, Rachel (September 12, 2019). "Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Files for Reelection in 2020". Willamette Week. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Selsky, Andrew (September 13, 2019). "Oregon's 2020 election season is officially underway". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff (March 18, 2020). "Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Faces Just One Opponent: A Non-Lawyer". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Michael J Cross". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Daniel Zene Crowe". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Oregon Secretary of State". results.oregonvotes.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ Manning, Jeff (April 1, 2019). "Gov. Brown names Bev Clarno, 83, as new secretary of state". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ VanderHart, Dirk (March 29, 2019). "Bev Clarno, Former House Speaker, Will Be Oregon's Next Secretary Of State". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ "Candidate Information: David W Stauffer". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ Monahan, Rachel (February 6, 2020). "Sen. Kim Thatcher Enters the Race for Oregon Secretary of State". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ Hammond, Betsy & Davis, Rob (January 9, 2020). "Rich Vial resigns as deputy Oregon secretary of state". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ Monahan, Rachel (February 27, 2020). "State Sen. Shemia Fagan Officially Enters the Race for Oregon Secretary of State". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Visser, Brenna (October 21, 2019). "Secretary of State candidates debate public trust, election integrity". East Oregonian. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ Selsky, Andrew (September 13, 2019). "Jamie McLeod-Skinner files to run for secretary of state". The Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Jamie A Morrison". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. February 28, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ Monahan, Rachel (March 10, 2020). "Former State Agency Director Cameron Smith Withdraws from Secretary of State's Race". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Cameron Smith". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ Monahan, Rachel & Jaquiss, Nigel (February 10, 2020). "Former House Majority Leader Jennifer Williamson Abruptly Ends Campaign for Secretary of State In Advance of WW Story". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Jennifer A Williamson". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. February 26, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Candidate Information: Ryan F Wruck". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Wruck, Ryan (November 10, 2019). "Readers respond: An SOS candidate bows out". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Peel, Sophie (December 18, 2019). "Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read Announces Bid for Re-Election with a Video Encouraging Personal Savings". Willamette Week. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ Stites, Sam (February 3, 2020). "LO's Gudman jumps into state treasurer race". Portland Tribune. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Oregon Legislature election results :: The Oregonian | OregonLive.com". The Oregonian - OregonLive.com. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ "2020 General Election: Ballot Measures". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ "2020 General Election: Ballot Measures". Politico. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ DHM Research/Oregon Public Broadcasting/The Bulletin/Oregon Psylocobin Society
- ^ Parfitt, Jamie (July 8, 2020). "OREGON PSILOCYBIN THERAPY MEASURE OFFICIALLY QUALIFIES FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT". KDRV. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
External links
- Elections Division at the Oregon Secretary of State
- Oregon at Ballotpedia
- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Oregon", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "Oregon: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org
- "League of Women Voters of Oregon" (state affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
Official campaign websites for attorney general candidates
- Michael Cross (R) for Attorney General Archived August 4, 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Ellen Rosenblum (D) for Attorney General
Official campaign websites for secretary of state candidates
Official campaign websites for state treasurer candidates