Stateline reports that voting by mail faces uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections as states reevaluate laws and deadlines.

The Republican-led No Tax Oregon campaign said it turned in nearly 200,000 signatures to state elections officials in Salem, more than double the roughly 78,000 needed to refer the tax hikes to the November 2026 ballot. While some signatures will be ruled ineligible as officials analyze the petition, few doubt the referral will succeed.

Opponents of the gas tax in Gov. Tina Kotek's transportation package submitted signatures for verification to move a referendum effort forward.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will run for re-election - read her statement below, and one from Republican Christine Drazan, one of several announced candidates, who Kotek defeated in the November 2022 general election.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be seeking reelection in 2026. SALEM, Ore. — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday morning that she will be running for reelection in 2026.