The races we are keeping close tabs on include the Portland parks levy, a police services levy in Vancouver, and a public safety-levy in Washington County.

Voter service locations opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for the November special election across Oregon and Washington, with polls remaining open until 8 p.m.

The parks levy is the only thing on the ballot in Portland, but there are notable races and measures in nearby cities and counties, especially Clark County.

Voters in three Lane County fire districts will decide on increased levies the districts say are needed. Election results will come in late Tuesday.

Go to StatesmanJournal.com throughout the day for election day updates and initial election results after 8 p.m. for Mid-Valley ballot measures.

In less than one week, more than 1 million Oregonians will have the opportunity to cast their votes on local ballot measures in special elections occurring in almost half of Oregon counties. The proposals include a Multnomah County initiative to levy an additional property tax charge of $1.

No. The deadline to register to vote in the 2025 Special Election in Oregon was Tuesday, Oct. 14. Oregon does not allow same-day voter registration. Yes, you can still register to vote in Oregon for next year's elections. State and federal elections are held in even-numbered years.

It’s un-American to spread lies that sow fear and paranoia in the heart of our democracy,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said.