Did You Vote Matter in Oregon's 2025 Special Election? Mandatory Recounts Say Yes

Did you vote matter in Oregon's 2025 special election? Mandatory recounts say yes

Oregon Secretary of State Gobias Read stressed the importance of every vote as more than 30 races were so close they triggered automatic recounts.

Close race on Baker County ballot triggers recount - Elkhorn Media Group

BAKER COUNTY — A vote recount was recently held in Baker County following the May 20th special district election. Recounts in the state of Oregon are required when there is a tie between candidates, or the vote margin is not more than 1/5th of one percent. Votes were recounted by hand on June 17th for the West Eagle Valley Water Control District, At Large position. No candidates filed for the position on the ballot prior to the election. As of t…