State Elections, Nov. 9

Kate Brown will continue as Governor of Oregon.  The Democrat beat challenger Bud Pierce 51% to 44%.  Measure 97 failed No 58% to Yes 41%.  Statewide voter turnout was 69.96%.  Democrat Caddy McKeown won relection (49%) as State Representative 9th Dist.; Incumbent Democrat Arnie Roblan (48%) won a close race over Republican Dick Anderson (47%).  Measure 94 Eliminating Mandatory Retirement Age for State Judges No (63%); Measure 95 Allows Public Universities to Invest Yes (70%).