Oregon is coming out on top in the preliminary count for voter turnout.

Currently, Oregon’s turnout for midterm elections is 69.5 percent, according to the Bend Bulletin, which is the highest in the nation. States have up to a month before they are required to complete and certify their turnout results.

The preliminary results show that there was low turnout nationally.

Oregon, along with Washington and Colorado, use a mail in ballot system, first introduced in 2000.

The Oregon ballot had a number of controversial measures on the ballot including legalizing marijuana, which passed, as well as GMO labeling on all food and driver identification cards for illegal immigrants. Both of which, failed.

The measure which would have allowed independent voters to vote in the primaries, failed as well.

The large voter turn out in Oregon is not new. Oregon has shown consistently high turnout in midterm elections.

Secretary of State Kate Brown released a written statement regarding state turnout saying, “I’m very pleased that Oregon continues to be among the national leaders in voter turnout. It’s a testament to the engagement of Oregon voters who care about the issues.”

Currently, Oregon is ranking eighth in the nation for overall voter turnout.