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Ballots must drop by 8 p.m.; Turnout an abysmal 26 percent; VOTE! says Clerk

Ballots must drop by 8 p.m.; Turnout an abysmal 26 percent; VOTE! says Clerk

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The Dalles, Ore., May 21, 2024 — Leon Surber, 91 of The Dalles, above, collected ballots this morning at the ballot drop-off tent at the Wasco County Courthouse this Primary Election Day.

Nearby Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee was supplying support via coffee, and cookies from Melanie Brown. It appeared they were fueled by M & Ms.

It also appeared the forgone conclusion that President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump were the primary winners was not bringing any fire to the ballot box.

Even though five candidates are vying for Wasco County Commissioner, Position 2 and there is a heated race for Wasco County District Attorney between Kara Davis and Travis Marston, turnout stood at a little less than 26 percent this morning, Gambee said.

She implored locals to fill in their ovals and turn in their votes.

All is not lost.

There are still some hours left today to get your ballot in.

24-Hour Drop Box Locations

The Wasco County Courthouse
511 Washington Street, The Dalles
Available on the 5th Street entrance.

Dufur City Hall 
175 NE 3rd Street
Dufur, OR 97021

Maupin Civic Center 
507 Grant Avenue
Maupin, OR 97037

Mosier City Hall
208 Washington Street
Mosier, OR 97040

Simnasho - Three Warriors Market 
7700 Hwy 3
Warm Springs, OR 97761

Election results will be posted starting at 8 p.m. on the Wasco County Election Results page. Statewide results will be available on the State Election Results page. 

CCCNews will also be posting election coverage this evening.

The Few, The Proud - Karen Broehl proudly shows off her “I Voted Today” sticker after dropping off her ballot this morning. She is a paralegal here in The Dalles. And wouldn’t you know it, she met Keith Mobley who was volunteering in the ballot drop off tent. Karen said she and Keith worked together when she started her career in legal work.

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