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Oregon Elections Process and History
Sunset at Bandon Lighthouse. (Photo courtesy Tom Silver)
The "Oregon System"— the initiative, referendum, and recall—gained Oregon national recognition for the degree of citizen involvement in the processes of self-government. Most recently, vote-by-mail has drawn national attention to Oregon. This detailed history of elections in Oregon illustrates the tangible results of participation in these processes.
General and Historical Information
Election Maps and Graph