MEDCOC BR May 2024 FINAL

REPRESENTING BUSINESS ISSUES

2024 Jackson County Primary Election I n the recent Oregon Primary Election held on May 21, 2024, several key races and measures were decided in Jackson County.

1. Local Measures: Jackson County voters decided on multiple local measures, with two significant ones related to making county commissioner positions nonpartisan, both of which were rejected by the electorate. 2. State Legislature: Several state legislative positions were on the ballot. Incumbent representatives largely retained their seats, many running uncontested in their respective primaries. Notably, contested races saw figures like Darin Harbick securing a significant victory over Charlie Conrad for the Republican nomination with 82.7% of the vote.

3. Voter Turnout: Statewide voter turnout for the primary election was approximately 35%, with Jackson County contributing to this figure through robust participation in local and state- level races. 4. Uncontested Races: Numerous candidates ran unopposed, reflecting strong incumbent positions and possibly strategic decisions by opposing parties. For a comprehensive overview of the election results, you can visit the Oregon Secretary of State’s website or check local coverage on sites like OregonLive and OPB​(Oregon Secretary of State)​. n

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