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It’s Election Day, and as Eugene and surrounding areas of Lane County head to the polls, there’s a heightened sense of civic duty — and perhaps some nervousness — as last-minute voters cast ballots and everyone awaits the results.

Many voters are understandably focused on the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But other races on the ballot in Eugene and Lane counties could also have a significant impact on local communities.

One of the most closely watched local races is in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. Incumbent U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, D-Springfield, strives to maintain his place against three Eugene challengers: Republican Monique DeSpain, Green Party candidate Justin Philip and Libertarian Dan Bahlen.

The ballot also includes elections for state legislatures, including open race in Oregon’s 12th Congressional District, and voters are also weighing in on local ballot measures, including proposal to create a Lane County reapportionment commission and tax initiatives in Cottage Grove. Several Lane County towns, from Cottage Grove to Veneta, are holding elections for mayors and council members, as well as elections for utility boards that could shape local governance in the coming years.

RegistrationGuard.com results for local races will begin at 8 p.m. when the first vote tallies are released. You can sign up for breaking news alerts RegistrationGuard.com by clicking your name in the top right corner of the home page and then “View Subscriber Guide.” Scroll down to “Receive alerts for news and updates” and activate your selections.

Stay tuned as we bring you real-time updates and insights on these key decisions, providing coverage that focuses on the decisions of the day, from the national stage to the streets of Eugene and beyond.

Here’s the latest on local and statewide races and ballot measures for the 2024 election.

How to report incidents of bias during elections

Voter Protection Hotline administered by the Oregon Department of Justice, can help voters with non-urgent questions and problems related to the voting process.

Voters are encouraged to call the hotline if they suspect or have experienced any type of voter intimidation, at the ballot box or anywhere else.

Hotline: 971-673-4111.

Messages are checked regularly and calls are accepted within 24 hours on weekdays and on Monday after weekends.

-Dianna Lugo

FBI warns of fake FBI videos claiming ‘high terrorist threat’ at polling places and voter fraud in prison

This morning, the FBI is warning of a fake news video posing as an FBI warning urging Americans to “vote remotely” due to a “high terrorist threat” at polling places, as well as another video making false claims of prisoner voter fraud.

In a statement released to USA TODAY, the FBI said it became aware of “two instances of misuse of its name and insignia to promote false narratives related to the election.”

The first, the FBI said, was “a fabricated news release purporting to be a terrorism alert issued by the FBI.”

This fake news release falsely reported that the FBI allegedly said Americans should “vote remotely” due to the high terrorist threat at polling places.

“This video is not authentic and does not accurately reflect the current threat or security of the polling place,” the FBI said.

Another doctored video circulating online features a fake FBI press release alleging that officials at five prisons in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona rigged inmate voting and colluded with a political party. “This video is also not authentic and its contents are false,” the FBI said.

– Josh Meyer, USA TODAY

Lane County Voter Turnout So Far

As of Monday, more than 160,800 voters had cast ballots, about 24,655 fewer than the total number of votes counted, according to the Lane County Board of Elections. in the 2022 general elections.

That number is expected to increase Tuesday as many voters still drop off ballots at official ballot drop boxes or mail in their ballots. The county counted more than 223,000 ballots in the 2020 election.

-Alan Torres

Oregon pioneers voting by mail

Oregon has a long history of voting by mail, dating back to 1981 when the Oregon Legislature allowed counties to conduct some elections by mail.

Oregon became the first state to fully adopt a vote-by-mail system when voters approved the initiative in November 1998. During the 2000 general election, it was the first state to determine its electoral votes for the president by mail.

Voting by mail instead of going to a traditional polling place is an inclusive way to ensure eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their ballot, resulting in higher turnout. Voting by mail also leaves a paper trail, which helps prevent fraud.

Seven other states and Washington, D.C. are now voting by mail only. Fifteen other states allow voting by mail in counties, in certain small elections or in some small jurisdictions.

In Oregonhere’s how it works:

Registered voters receive ballots in the mail approximately two weeks before the election. They can return it by mail in the postage prepaid envelope provided or to any county election office or designated location.

Ballots must be postmarked or returned by 8:00 pm on Election Day. Election officials check the signature on each voter’s return envelope against the signature on the voter registration card on file.

-Kapi Lynn

County Election Offices are open throughout Oregon.

County election offices across Oregon opened at 7 a.m. and will accept ballots until 8 p.m.

In Lane County you can leave your newsletter at any of 21 locations, including 10 in Eugene, three in Springfield and eight in the rest of the county. The primary location of the Lane County Clerk’s office is at 275 W 10th Ave, Eugene.

You can find your mailbox by entering your address in the “Find Post Office Boxes in Oregon” at sos.oregon.gov. On this website you can also check, registered to vote. On the Lane County website you can see what’s on the ballot.

Contact information for everyone district election commissions can be found at Oregon Secretary of State website.

-Alan Torres