By now, most people have seen and reacted to Tuesday night's presidential election results. But for UP students, some other close to home decisions were made on Oregon measures and in Oregon races.
Governor:
Kate Brown (D) was reelected governor after she stepped in following former Gov. John Kitzhaber's resignation in Feb. 2012. This makes Brown, who has spoken openly about her bisexuality, the first openly LGBTQ+ governor elected in a U.S. state.
U.S. Senate:
Incumbent Ron Wyden (D) was elected with 56.8 percent of the vote in the race against Mark Callahan (R), who received 33.5 percent.
U.S. House:
Democrat Earl Blumenauer was reelected to represent Oregon's Third District, which includes Portland, in the House.
Attorney General:
Democrat Ellen Rosenblum was reelected with 54.9 percent of the vote.
City Commissioner, Position 4:
Chloe Eudaly, a local bookstore owner, won out over incumbent Steve Novick. Both candidates identify as progressive democrats.
Measure 95: Passed
Passing with 70.2 percent of the vote, this measure amends state constitution, allowing public universities to invest in equities so as to reduce financial risk and increase benefits to students.
Measure 97: Did Not Pass
59.2 percent of voters said "no" to this measure, which would have increased corporate minimum taxes on businesses making over $25 million a year, with funds going towards education, healthcare and senior services.
Measure 99: Did Not Pass
Measure 99, which would have secured lottery funds to pay for all fifth- and sixth-grade Oregonians to attend a week-long outdoor school program, failed, receiving only 16.7 percent "yes" votes.
Measure 26-179: Passed
This measure will establish bonds to fund affordable housing projects in Portland.
Measure 26-180: Passed
This measure, which passed with 79.5 percent of the vote, creates an additional three percent tax on marijuana sales in Portland.
