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May 17, 2024 League of Women Voters of Oregon Contact: mockelection@lwvor.org OSME RESULTS are IN! Students across Oregon voted in the LWVOR 2024 Primary Oregon Student Mock Election (OSME), for a realistic voting experience endorsed by Oregon’s Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Department of Education. The League of Women Voters of Oregon created 12 different mock ballots for each local jurisdiction with student registrations. Student ballots mirrored Oregon statewide Primary election ballots, with the same three voting options. Students first decided to vote as a Republican, Democratic, or non affiliated voter. Then they could vote for US President (partisan), Oregon Attorney General (partisan), and Oregon Supreme Court Position 1 (nonpartisan) on their chosen ballot. Each of the 12 ballots included a fourth nonpartisan local ballot measure or candidate race. LWVOR invited every Oregon public school district and private/charter/homeschool educator to OSME! Registered educators received ballots, instructions, and lesson plans with linked resources to prepare their students for an informed voting experience.  OSME registered over 4600 students from an impressive 26 schools and 14 counties all around Oregon:  Baker, Clackamas, Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, and Yamhill. “The election went well and sparked some interesting discussions. Kids are excited to see how our results compare to other high schoolers and the statewide primary races.” Roseburg educator “We did a ranked choice voting activity today and then had them do their LWV ballots. This worked great for our elections unit.” Deschutes County educator Here are the 2024 Oregon Student Mock Election (OSME) RESULTS: Republican: Donald Trump won US President (uncontested). Michael Cross won Oregon Attorney General with 59% of the student vote. Democratic: Marianne Williamson won US President with 51% of the student vote. Joe Biden, running for US President, received 49% of the student vote. Dan Rayfield won Oregon Attorney General with 51% of the student vote. Nonpartisan: Stephen K Bushong won Oregon Supreme Court Position 1 with 90% of the student vote. Here are some examples of student local ballot race RESULTS: 75% of Eugene students voted YES on Ballot Measure 20-349 to amend Eugene’s city charter to use the STAR Voting Method. 50% of Douglas County students voted for John W Hanlin for County Sheriff in a 3-way race. 85% of Tri-County area students (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington) voted yes on Ballot Measure 26-244, to support issuing Zoo bonds. Free and open LWVOR.org mock election resources are available to educators YEAR-ROUND, including our award-winning Civics Education curriculum.

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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Youth Civics Engagement Join the League Legislative Reports Read Our Studies Upcoming Events Fri, May 17 Council 2024 / Newport Register Now May 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – May 19, 2024, 12:00 PM Newport, 45 Southeast Moore Drive, Newport, OR 97365, USA Join us at the beach for LWVOR Council 2024! Share We have the opportunity to shape a democracy that is truly of, by, and for the people! Virginia Kase Solomón, former CEO of LWVUS To become a member, join one of 14 local Leagues in Oregon. Learn more about join ing JOIN US Empower Voters In Your Community Become A Member Latest News In The News For immediate release: LWV of Oregon Student Mock Election Results Announced! All-Members Newsletter All-Members Newsletter - May 2024 All-Members Newsletter All-Members Newsletter - April 2024 Read More

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/ Civics / Youth Council / Gain skills to build power in your community. About Youth Council Interested in voting rights, public policy, and politics? The League of Women Voters of Oregon is excited to support young Oregonians. Join our Youth Council to build power for yourself and your community! ​ If you are 16 years or older you may apply for LWVOR Youth Council. If you know an eligible youth or student age 16+ with an interest in civic engagement, you may nominate them. ​ Not just for women! We welcome all genders. 💜 ​ Looking to book a Youth Council member to speak at your upcoming meeting or event? Book a Speaker! Learn skills in community organizing, nonprofit advocacy and more! Learn Gain insights into your government at every level. Engage Eligibility Young people in Oregon are invited to join. What's In It For You Membership at three levels! Includes LWV of the US, LWV of Oregon, and your local League Opportunities for participation as a national and state convention delegate or observer Participatory civic engagement and education Community service hours with Certificates of Recognition Join Youth Council Register your interest in the form below and we'll get back to you soon! First name Last name Email Phone Pronouns (optional) Zip Code Submit Thanks for submitting! Team Meet the Youth Council Team Have questions? Reach out to our Youth Council leaders at youthcrew@lwvor.org or our Youth Council Mentors (members of the LWVOR Board) at youthoutreach@lwvor.org . LWVOR Off-Board Liaison and Youth Council Vice President CHRIS WALKER (he/him) Chris Walker is a Legislative Scholar advocating for more affordable higher education at the University of Oregon while majoring in Planning, Public Policy and Management, with a minor in Business Administration. Read more youthcrew@lwvor.org Youth Council President CELINE IOFFE (she/her) Celine is a high school senior in Portland and LWV Washington County member who is passionate about reproductive justice and our legal system. Read more youthcrew@lwvor.org Youth Advocacy Chair NIVEDITA GIANI (she, her) Nivedita Giani is attending Sunset High School and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Portland. Read more youthadvocacy@lwvor.org Youth Voter Strategist EVAN TUCKER (he/him) Evan Tucker is a Political Science major at the University of Oregon. He joined LWVOR Youth Council because of his passion for human rights and democracy that was instilled from a young age, for which he credits his mother, a 2nd grade teacher always valuing equity and inclusion in her classroom who inspired him to change the world. Read more voterstrategist@lwvor.org Youth Council DEIJ Co-Chair and Event Chair DEENIE BULYALERT (they, she) Deenie is the DEIJ co-chair and Planning and Events Chair of the League of Women Voters of Oregon Youth Council and they are excited to build effective civic engagement in Oregon communities. Read more youtheventschair@lwvor.org Youth Media Director LUCY ROBB (she/her) Lucy Robb is currently a junior at Jesuit high school, where she participates in mock trial, science fair and broadcasting club. Read more youthmedia@lwvor.org DEIJ Co-Chair and Youth Vote Committee MILANA SLOAN (she/her) Mila Sloan is attending University of Oregon majoring in Public Planning, Policy and Management and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Oregon. Read more youthoutreach@lwvor.org Out-of-State Young Voter Registration Ambassador PAIGE AXNESS (she/her) Paige is the LWVOR Out-of-State Young Voter Registration Ambassador who is passionate about reproductive justice and our legal system. Read more youthoutreach@lwvor.org Youth Council Member JUNIPER ROOK (she/her) We warmly welcome Juniper Rook, a senior at Redmond Proficiency Academy, planning to pursue political science at an out-of-state university and then possibly attend law school. Read more youthoutreach@lwvor.org Youth Policy Communications Chair RONAN NAUERT (he/him) We warmly welcome Ronan Nauert, attending the International School of Beaverton, pursuing his IB diploma. Read more youthpolicy@lwvor.org Legislative Communications Director CHLOE ACOSTA (she/her) Chloe Acosta is the Legislative Communications Director for the League of Women Voters of Oregon Youth Council. She is passionate about issues facing youth and health equity. Read more youthcommunications@lwvor.org DEIJ Committee Member CHARLIE BLOOMER (they/she) Charlie is a member of the League of Women Voters of Oregon Youth Council and they are excited to build effective civic engagement in rural Oregon communities. Read more youthcrew@lwvor.org Sign Up For Email We Need Your Support Today! Donate Your donation empowers voters and defends democracy.