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In the Portland metro area, less than a quarter of registered voters have turned in ballots as of Tuesday.

It's the second time mishaps have risked delaying election results in the county in recent years.

Voters have until 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 to postmark or return their ballots to a local elections office or an official drop box.

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Here's who is leading the race for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, according to initial returns.

Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, is leading in early returns for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, one of the most closely watched U.S. House races in the country.

The results come as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Trump administration would recommend removing fluoride from drinking water in cities across the United States.

Experts say that the war in Gaza and economic struggles may have resulted in a poor turnout for Democrats.

“Today, we chart a new path forward for Oregon, one of hope, opportunity, and change for the better,” Bynum said Friday.

Janelle Bynum, an Oregon legislator from Happy Valley, has declared victory in the race for Oregon's 5th Congressional District.