Eugene area voters face some serious choices ahead of the Nov. 5 election, with local issues like redistricting, tax increases and who to represent the region as a member of Congress adding to an already intense presidential election cycle.
Prominent federal and local races include a contentious race for the U.S. House, several different contests for seats in the state legislature, a countywide proposal to change the way Lane County draws up its political districts and an ongoing overhaul of the municipal government in Cottage Grove, where a majority of the sitting city council were removed from their seats by a recall vote earlier this year.
With so much to consider as residents make their way through their ballots, here is a guide to help identify key races, how and when to vote and more, in the Eugene area.
Who is running for the 4th Congressional seat? Meet the candidates
Voters in the 4th Congressional District will choose to retain or replace Congresswoman Val Hoyle, D-Springfield, who won the contest to succeed longtime Congressman Peter DeFazio in 2022.