voting

The primary election in Benton and Franklin counties saw a record number of ballots mailed in but sadly more than 2,000 votes didn't count for one simple reason.

there's been a LOT of buzz about writing in Joshua Freed or Susan Hutchison on the GOP side for voters. Culp for Gov, then write in to try to get write in to take Lt. Governor spot.

After a sluggish disappointing start, voter turnout actually surged to highest in ten years. See the red-blue-purple state map after votes tallied. It's in our story.

we're not going to lecture anyone, but from all the comments, firestorms, opinions on social media and elsewhere, the turnout is surprising.

8th District Reps Boehnke and Klippert (GOP) firmly in control of both House Seats.

This website allows you to see what bills have been introduced, what they are for and who sponsored them...in a concise manner that's not political 'greek.'

A new House Speaker for the first time in 20 years, and a slew of potentially divisive issues.

It's popped up in other states, and some movements are gaining traction, the idea of allowing dangerous felons to vote in elections.

Oregon is considering lowering their voting age to 16 according to a new bill that is being proposed in the Oregon Legislature.

Some are saying this was pretty good for a mid-term election but when you think about it, C is not really the greatest grade. According to the most updated information posted on both the Benton and Franklin County auditors-election sites, just over 45 percent of Benton county and just over 49 percent of Franklin County eligible voters cast their ballots...