Portland city commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, whose defund the police message stopped resonating with the public’s concerns over rising crime and homelessness, lost her re-election bid.
Oregon governor candidates are near the end of the race spending the eve of Election Day pushing for their final votes that could make or break their campaigns.
Mayor Ted Wheeler wanted to turn Laurelhurst Park into a recreation ground - and within the space of 24 hours, the homeless camp was removed and court equipment arrived.
If Republican Christine Drazan becomes the first candidate from her party to win Oregon’s gubernatorial race in 40 years, she will likely have a quirky independent candidate to thank after Election Day.
Reddit users shared thoughts and sorrow about the "harsh reality" suffered by one commenter when his wife passed away suddenly. Many others chimed in with their own stories.