As Election day ends in Oregon, here are the results so far:
Measures :
Measure 86 – Oregon Fund for Post-Secondary Education
If passed: Would amend the state constitution and institute a state fund to provide finical aid for students at universities and trade schools.
Result – Failed
Measure 87 – Oregon Hiring of State Judges by National Guard and State University
If passed: Would allow Judges in Oregon to receive employment in the National Guard and State Universities.
Result – Passed
Measure 88 – Oregon Alternative Driver Licenses Referendum
If passed: Allows for Driver Cards to become available to Oregon residents without proof of citizenship.
Result – Failed
Measure 89 – Oregon Equal Rights for Women Initiative
If passed: Would prevent any state or political subdivision based on sex.
Result – Passed
Measure 90 – Oregon Open Primary
If passed: Those in Oregon registered as independents would be granted the right to vote in the primary election.
Result – Failed
Measure 91 – Oregon Legalized Marijuana Initiative
If passed: The sale and possession of recreational marijuana would become legal.
Result – Passed
Measure 92- Oregon Mandatory Labeling of GMO Initiative
If passed: Food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) would have to be labeled starting January 2016.
Result – Currently unknown as the result is too close to call at this time.
Candidates:
Governor
John Kitzhaber (Democrat) – The current Governor of Oregon since 2011 wins his fourth term.
Senate:
Jeff Merkly (Democrat) – Current Senator for the State and wins re-election.
Congress (4th District):
Peter DeFazio (Democrat) Current member of U.S House of Representatives and has remained in office for the past 27 years and wins his reelection.