2016 Oregon elections

none February 2026 September 2023 2016 Oregon elections Oregon presidential no 2014 Oregon elections 2014 2018 Oregon elections 2018 November 8, 2016 thumb|Oregon voters' pamphlet, mailed to voters before the May 2016 primary elections A general election was held in the U.S. state of Oregon on November 8, 2016. Primary elections were held on May 17, 2016. 3 Federal President of the United States United States presidential election in Oregon, 2016 United States presidential election, 2016 Hillary Clinton won the state's seven electoral votes. United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 2016 United States House of Representatives elections, 2016 All five of Oregon's seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for re-election in 2016. All five incumbents, four Democrats and one Republican, won re-election. United States Senate United States Senate election in Oregon, 2016 United States Senate elections, 2016 Incumbent Democratic senior Senator Ron Wyden won re-election to a fourth full term in office.https://www.rollcall.com/politics/senate-races-2016-retirement-guide/ Senators Confirm Re-Election Bids for 2016 Cahn Emily Alexis January 28, 2015 Roll Call January 29, 2015 Levinson Attorney General 2016 Oregon Attorney General election 55.0% Democratic Party (United States) Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Democratic Party (United States) Ellen Rosenblum Democratic Party (United States) 1,011,761 Ellen Rosenblum Oregon presidential 2012 Oregon elections#Attorney General 2012 November 8, 2016 2020 Oregon Attorney General election 2020 3x4.svg Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum addresses attendees at the conference (15478927731) (cropped).jpg 150x150px Daniel Crowe Republican Party (United States) 766,753 41.7% No 260px County results 260px Congressional district results Rosenblum: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Crowe: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Incumbent attorney general Ellen Rosenblum (D) was re-elected. Democratic primary Nominee Ellen Rosenblum, incumbent attorney generalhttps://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/cfFilings.do Candidate Filing Search Results – Attorney General Oregon Secretary of State February 18, 2016http://www.dailyastorian.com/Free/20150303/oregon-attorney-general-ellen-rosenblum-to-run-again Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum to run again Spurr, Kyle The Daily Astorian (Astoria, Oregon) March 3, 2015 February 18, 2016 Results Democratic primary results Ellen Rosenblum Democratic Party (United States) 425,670 98.85% 4,973 1.15% 430,643 100.0% Republican primary Nominee Daniel Zene Crowe, lawyer Results Republican primary results Daniel Zene Crowe Republican Party (United States) 227,985 98.64% 3,138 1.36% 231,123 100.0% Independent Party primary Results Independent Party primary results Ellen Rosenblum (incumbent) (write-in) Independent Party of Oregon 4,629 54.79% 3,820 45.21% 8,449 100.0% General election Predictions Source Ranking Governinghttp://www.governing.com/topics/elections/gov-2016-state-attorney-general-races.html 4 States Have Competitive Attorney General Races in 2016 governing.com 2016-03-14 2016-04-27Safe D Results 2016 Oregon Attorney General electionOfficial Results General Election November 8, 2016 http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873777 sos.oregon.gov Oregon Secretary of State 27 November 2016 September 22, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220922111443/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873777 dead Democratic Party of Oregon Ellen Rosenblum (incumbent) 1,011,761 54.97% –1.20% Oregon Republican Party Daniel Crowe 766,753 41.66% +2.52% Libertarian Party of Oregon Lars Hedbor 58,609 3.18% N/A 3,507 0.19% +0.01% 1,840,630 100.0% Democratic Party of Oregon Governor 2016 Oregon gubernatorial special election This election determined who would fill the remaining two years of the term of Democratic governor John Kitzhaber, who was re-elected in 2014 and resigned in 2015. The incumbent governor was Democrat Kate Brown, who succeeded to the governor's office as Oregon Secretary of State. Brown won re-election; the next gubernatorial election would be in 2018. Secretary of State 2016 Oregon Secretary of State election Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins declined to seek election; she was appointed in March 2015 following Kate Brown's ascension to the governorship.http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2015/03/kate_brown_appoints_veteran_go.html Kate Brown appoints veteran government aide Jeanne Atkins to be secretary of state Mapes Jeff March 6, 2015 The Oregonian https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070420/http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2015/03/kate_brown_appoints_veteran_go.html March 4, 2016 live March 6, 2015 Dennis Richardson (R) defeated Brad Avakian (D), to become the first (and as of 2024, only) Republican to win a statewide election in Oregon since 2002. Democratic primary Brad Avakian, Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries, former state senator and representativehttps://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/cfFilings.do Candidate Filing Search Results – Secretary of State Oregon Secretary of State February 18, 2016Jaquiss, Nigel Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian Makes It Official: He's Running for Secretary of State http://www.wweek.com/2015/10/06/labor-commissioner-brad-avakian-makes-it-official-hes-running-for-secretary-of-state/ October 6, 2015 Willamette Week Portland, Oregon February 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084445/http://www.wweek.com/2015/10/06/labor-commissioner-brad-avakian-makes-it-official-hes-running-for-secretary-of-state/ March 4, 2016 deadSecretary of State candidates due at Dems brunch http://www.pamplinmedia.com/ht/117-hillsboro-tribune-news/293946-170819-secretary-of-state-candidates-due-at-dems-brunch February 18, 2016 Hillsboro Tribune Hillsboro, Oregon February 18, 2016 Richard Devlin, state senator and former state representativeTimes news staff Tualatin state senator Richard Devlin to run for secretary of state http://portlandtribune.com/ttt/89-news/271447-146990-tualatin-state-senator-richard-devlin-to-run-for-secretary-of-state https://web.archive.org/web/20150904113110/http://portlandtribune.com/ttt/89-news/271447-146990-tualatin-state-senator-richard-devlin-to-run-for-secretary-of-state dead September 4, 2015 September 2, 2015 Tigard-Tualatin Times Tigard, Oregon February 18, 2016 Val Hoyle, state representativeJaquiss, Nigel Strong Fundraising Buoys Val Hoyle as She Officially Enters Secretary of State Race http://www.wweek.com/2015/10/15/strong-fundraising-buoys-val-hoyle-as-she-officially-enters-secretary-of-state-race/ October 15, 2015 Willamette Week Portland, Oregon February 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302201047/http://www.wweek.com/2015/10/15/strong-fundraising-buoys-val-hoyle-as-she-officially-enters-secretary-of-state-race/ March 2, 2016 dead Results http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873801 Official Results - May 17, 2016, Primary Election Abstract of Votes May 26, 2016 Oregon Secretary of State State of Oregon May 5, 2021 May 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200524102715/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873801 dead Oregon Secretary of State Democratic primary, 2016 Brad Avakian Democratic Party (United States) 199,214 38.94 Val Hoyle Democratic Party (United States) 173,915 33.99 Richard Devlin Democratic Party (United States) 134,388 26.27 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 4,110 0.80 511,627 100 Republican primary Sid Leiken, Lane County CommissionerJaquiss, Nigel GOP Candidate For Governor Sid Leiken Lowers Sights, Will Run for Secretary of State http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-33404-gop_candidate_for_governor_sid_leiken_lowers_sight.html June 29, 2015 Willamette Week Portland, Oregon February 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081503/http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-33404-gop_candidate_for_governor_sid_leiken_lowers_sight.html March 4, 2016 dead Dennis Richardson, former state representativehttp://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2015/10/29/dennis-richardson-announces-secretary-state-bid/74806216/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin= Dennis Richardson announces Secretary of State bid Friedman Gordon October 29, 2015 Statesman Journal Salem, Oregon https://web.archive.org/web/20161009233205/http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/dennis_richardson_for_oregon_s.html#incart_2box_opinion October 9, 2016 live February 18, 2016Anderson, Taylor W. Dennis Richardson changes tune, mulls run for secretary of state http://www.bendbulletin.com/home/3610561-151/dennis-richardson-changes-tune-mulls-run-for-secretary October 19, 2015 The Bulletin Bend, Oregon February 18, 2016Cooper, Jonathan J. Dennis Richardson announce run for Oregon secretary of state http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/29/dennis-richardson-announce-run-for-oregon-secretar/ October 29, 2015 The Washington Times Washington, D.C. February 18, 2016 Results Oregon Secretary of State Republican primary, 2016 Dennis Richardson Republican Party (United States) 260,622 77.89 Sid Leiken Republican Party (United States) 71,992 21.51 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 2,006 0.60 334,620 100 Independent Party primary Paul Damian Wells, machinist and perennial candidate Results Oregon Secretary of State Independent primary, 2016 Paul Damian Wells Independent Party of Oregon 16,458 65.89 Write-ins Independent Party of Oregon 8,519 34.11 24,977 100 Other candidates Sharon Durbin, candidate for U.S. House District 2 in 2014 (Libertarian) Michael P. Marsh, perennial candidate (Constitution) Alan Zundel, former political scientist and former professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Pacific Green)Alan Zundel for Oregon Secretary of State http://www.voteforalan.org/about-alan/ September 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917005546/http://www.voteforalan.org/about-alan/ September 17, 2016 dead2016 PACIFIC GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES http://www.pacificgreens.org/candidates_nominated_at_21_may_2016_nominating_convention September 1, 2016 General election Endorsements Dennis Richardson Betsy Johnson, State Senator (D)http://www.wweek.com/news/2016/09/30/two-longtime-democratic-lawmakers-endorse-dennis-richardson-gop-candidate-for-secretary-of-state/ Two Longtime Democratic Lawmakers Endorse Dennis Richardson, GOP Candidate for Secretary of State wweek.com September 30, 2016 Brad Witt, State Representative (D) Philip D. Lang, former Speaker of the House (D)https://twitter.com/DRichardsonOR/status/783462662940205056 Today, I'm incredibly honored to have received the endorsement of Representative Phil Lang, former Democratic... Twitter October 4, 2016 Newspapers The Bulletinhttp://www.dailyastorian.com/editorials/20161014/endorsement-richardson-is-best-suited-for-secretary-of-state Editorial: Dennis Richardson for Secretary of State The Bulletin October 14, 2016 The Daily Astorianhttp://www.dailyastorian.com/editorials/20161014/endorsement-richardson-is-best-suited-for-secretary-of-state Endorsement: Richardson is best suited for secretary of state The Daily Astorian October 14, 2016 East Oregonianhttp://www.eastoregonian.com/eo/editorials/20161011/our-view-richardson-for-secretary-of-state Our view: Richardson for Secretary of State East Oregonian October 11, 2016 Mail Tribunehttp://www.mailtribune.com/opinion/20161025/our-view-richardson-for-secretary-of-state Our View: Richardson for secretary of state Mail Tribune October 25, 2016 News-Registerhttp://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=richardson-earns-nod-for-secretary-of-state--1474651055--23070--editorials Richardson earns nod for Secretary of state News-Register September 23, 2016 The Oregonianhttp://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/dennis_richardson_for_oregon_s.html#incart_2box_opinion Dennis Richardson for Oregon secretary of state: Editorial Endorsement 2016 The Oregonian October 2, 2016 Portland Tribunehttp://portlandtribune.com/pt/10-opinion/328036-207385-our-endorsement-richardsons-skills-track-record-shine https://web.archive.org/web/20161020154801/http://portlandtribune.com/pt/10-opinion/328036-207385-our-endorsement-richardsons-skills-track-record-shine dead October 20, 2016 Our Endorsement: Richardson's skills, track record shine Portland Tribune October 20, 2016 The Register-Guardhttp://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/34870958-78/secretary-of-state-richardson.html.csp Secretary of state: Richardson The Register-Guard October 9, 2016 Statesman Journalhttp://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2016/10/02/richardson-earns-vote-secretary-state/91404108/ Richardson earns our vote for secretary of state Statesman Journal October 2, 2016 Willamette Weekhttp://www.wweek.com/news/2016/10/12/wws-fall-2016-endorsements-state-of-oregon/ WW's Fall 2016 Endorsements: State of Oregon Willamette Week October 12, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BradAvakian (D) DennisRichardson (R) Paul DamianWells (I) Other Undecided DHM Researchhttp://www.kptv.com//story/33544841/fox-12-dhm-poll-clinton-leads-trump-in-oregon-measure-97-trends-toward-defeat FOX 12-DHM Poll: Clinton leads Trump in Oregon; Measure 97 trends toward defeat November 1, 2016 FOX 12 KPTV.com November 2, 2016 October 25–29, 2016 504 ± 4.4% 27% 32% 3% 5%3% for Durbin, 1% for Zundel, 1% for Marsh. 28% DHM Researchhttp://res.cloudinary.com/bdy4ger4/image/upload/v1476741090/OPBNewPoll_bwepki.pdf Oregon Public Broadcasting October State Survey dhm Research October 13, 2016 November 2, 2016 October 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018235146/http://res.cloudinary.com/bdy4ger4/image/upload/v1476741090/OPBNewPoll_bwepki.pdf dead October 6–13, 2016 600 ± 4% 29% 34% 4% 8%3% for Durbin, 2% for Zundel, 3% for Marsh. 24% iCitizenhttps://icitizen.com/insights/oregon-poll-results-september-2016/ Oregon Poll Results - September 2016 icitizen September 13, 2016 November 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915122209/https://icitizen.com/insights/oregon-poll-results-september-2016/ September 15, 2016 dead September 2–7, 2016 610 ± 4.0% 29% 26% 4% 5%2% for Durbin, 2% for Zundel, 1% for Marsh. 36% Clout Researchhttp://cloutpolitical.com/or-governor-race-in-dead-heat-measure-97-losing-ground/ Or Governor Race in Dead Heat; Measure 97 Losing Ground Clout Research July 27, 2016 November 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160730171259/http://cloutpolitical.com/or-governor-race-in-dead-heat-measure-97-losing-ground/ July 30, 2016 dead July 9–13, 2016 701 ± 3.71% 36% 41% — — 12% General election thumb|County results Oregon Secretary of State election, November 8, 2016Official Results 2016 General Election November 8, 2016 http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873777 Oregon Secretary of State 27 November 2016 September 22, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220922111443/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873777 dead Republican Party (United States) Dennis Richardson 903,623 47.06% Democratic Party (United States) Brad Avakian 834,529 43.47% Independent Party of Oregon Paul Wells 66,210 3.45% Pacific Green Party Alan Zundel 48,946 2.55% Libertarian Party (United States) Sharon Durbin 47,675 2.48% Constitution Party (United States) Michael Marsh 15,372 0.80% Write-ins 3,594 0.19% 1,919,949 100% State Treasurer 2016 Oregon State Treasurer election Incumbent treasurer Ted Wheeler (D) was term-limited and successfully ran for mayor of Portland. Tobias Read (D) was elected to succeed him. Legislative 2016 Oregon legislative election The Democrats had an 18–12 majority in the Oregon State Senate in the previous session. Of 30 Senate seats, 16 were up for election. In the Oregon House of Representatives, in which Democrats held a 35–25 majority, all 60 seats were up for election. Ballot measures There were seven statewide Oregon ballot measures on the November 2016 ballot:Voter's Pamphlets: Oregon General Election, November 8, 2016, Oregon Secretary of State. Measure 94 — Amends Constitution: Eliminates mandatory retirement age for state judges Measure 95 — Amends Constitution: Allows investments in equities by public universities to reduce financial risk and increase investments to benefit students Measure 96 — Amends Constitution: Dedicates 1.5% of state lottery net proceeds to funding support services for Oregon veterans Measure 97 — Increases corporate minimum tax when sales exceed $25 million; funds education, healthcare, senior services Measure 98 — Requires state funding for dropout-prevention, career and college readiness programs in Oregon high schools Measure 99 — Creates "Outdoor School Education Fund," continuously funded through Lottery, to provide outdoor school programs statewide Measure 100 — Prohibits purchase or sale of parts or products from certain wildlife species; exceptions; civil penalties See also Elections in Oregon Portland, Oregon mayoral election, 2016 References 30em External links Elections Division at the Oregon Secretary of State Oregon at Ballotpedia Oregon Category:Elections in Oregon by year