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Ballotpedia covered at least 11 local ballot measure in Oregon.
In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Salem and Portland.
Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.
Election dates
November 8
Marion County
- See also: Marion County, Oregon ballot measures
• Salem, Oregon, Measure 24-474, Capital Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $300 million in bonds for fire equipment, streets and sidewalks, parks, libraries, housing projects, and city financial technology. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $300 million in bonds for fire equipment, streets and sidewalks, parks, libraries, housing projects, and city financial technology. |
Multnomah County
- See also: Multnomah County, Oregon ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. |
A "no" vote opposed changing language in the county charter to gender neutral terms. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to authorize noncitizens to vote in county elections for elected officials including the county chair, commissioner, sheriff, and auditor; and on county initiatives, referendums, county ordinances, and charter amendments. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to authorize noncitizens to vote in county elections. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to implement ranked-choice voting for county offices. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to implement ranked-choice voting for county offices. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to require county commissioners to inspect county jails annually. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to require county commissioners to inspect county jails annually. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to authorize the county auditor's office to investigate the county's administration. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to authorize the county auditor's office to investigate the county's administration. |
• Multnomah County, Oregon, Measure 26-235, Add Right to Audit Clause Amendment (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the county to charter to add a right to audit clause requiring that the auditor be provided unrestricted and timely access to county employees, information, and records to perform audits. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county to charter to add a right to audit clause requiring that the auditor be provided unrestricted and timely access to county employees, information, and records to perform audits. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to authorize the county board to appoint the charter review committee (four members from each county district) and extend the charter review period from 11 months to 18 months. |
A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, thereby maintaining that state legislators appoint the charter review committee and that the review process lasts no longer than 11 months. |
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A "no" vote opposed this measure to change the city's governance structure and implement ranked-choice voting for city elections. |
• Portland Community College, Oregon, Measure 26-224, Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Portland Community College to issue $450 million in bonds to construct and renovate college facilities and dedicate revenues from the existing property tax ($38 per $100,000 of assessed value) to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing Portland Community College to issue $450 million in bonds to construct and renovate college facilities. |
• Portland Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-225, Water and Parks Tax Renewal (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax at a rate of $9.60 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years and dedicating tax revenue to water quality, natural areas, and parks. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax at a rate of $9.60 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years, thereby allowing the tax to expire after 2022. |
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Oregon 2022 ballot measures
Click here to learn more about 2022 statewide measures in Oregon.
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Measure 111 | Provide that the state shall "ensure that every resident of Oregon has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate and affordable health care as a fundamental right" |
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951,446 (51%) |
924,231 (49%) |
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| Measure 112 | Repeal language allowing slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishments |
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1,047,028 (56%) |
836,295 (44%) |
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| Measure 113 | Exclude state legislators from reelection for unexcused legislative absenteeism |
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1,292,127 (68%) |
599,204 (32%) |
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| Measure 114 | Require permits issued by local law enforcement to buy a firearm and prohibit ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds |
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975,862 (51%) |
950,891 (49%) |
Additional elections
- See also: Oregon elections, 2022
Marion County
January 18, 2022
March 22, 2022
May 17, 2022
November 8, 2022
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