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Deschutes County is still counting ballots, with turnout near 70%.
Kebler, Rupert and "No" led in early Deschutes County results
Initial unofficial results, 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, all 50 precincts
Bend mayor
Melanie Kebler24,83670.4%
Bernadette Strome10,42729.6%
Deschutes County sheriff
Ty Rupert47,56170.1%
James (Mac) McLaughlin20,30829.9%
Measure 9-185: create commissioner districts
No47,06662.9%
Yes27,78637.1%
Source: Bend Bulletin
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend mayor | Melanie Kebler | 24,836 | 70.4% |
| Bend mayor | Bernadette Strome | 10,427 | 29.6% |
| Deschutes County sheriff | Ty Rupert | 47,561 | 70.1% |
| Deschutes County sheriff | James (Mac) McLaughlin | 20,308 | 29.9% |
| Measure 9-185: create commissioner districts | No | 47,066 | 62.9% |
| Measure 9-185: create commissioner districts | Yes | 27,786 | 37.1% |
If you're checking Tuesday's results, remember they're unofficial. In the Bulletin's initial tally, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler led Bernadette Strome, Sheriff Ty Rupert led James (Mac) McLaughlin, and "No" led on Measure 9-185, which would create commissioner districts.
The count isn't over. County Clerk Steve Dennison said ballots postmarked by Election Day still count if they arrive within seven days, and workers are also sorting out missing or challenged signatures. "The numbers will change," he said.
- Turnout: about 70%, in line with four years ago
- Election Day returns: about 25,000 ballots
- Election-night count finished at about 1 a.m.
Deschutes County's count runs to certification on Nov. 30
- Nov. 3Election Day: about 25,000 ballots were returned.
- Nov. 10Last day for ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive.
- Nov. 13The next election results update is scheduled.
- Nov. 30The election is expected to be certified.
Source: KTVZ
