Close numbers for Measure 80 - legalizing marijuana in Oregon
As of 8:10 p.m., the votes were 52 percent NO and 48 percent YES. Watch KATU News for live reports on the measure from Reporter Thom Jensen.
Jefferson Smith supporters hopeful their candidate will pull through
KATU Reporter Anna Canzano is at the camp for Portland Mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith. She said despite the numbers being down for Smith, the attitude is an upbeat one and his supporters are hopeful.
AP: Romney wins battleground state of North Carolina
At the Hales camp
Charlie Hales and his supporters eagerly await the results of tonight's election. Photo by KATU Reporter Dan Tilkin.
AP: Obama wins Michigan, Romney takes Alabama
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is the winner of the 16 electoral votes in Michigan - the state that benefitted the most from the auto industry bailout. Michigan, where Mitt Romney's father served as governor, wasn't heavily contested by the two campaigns, though it did see some late GOP advertising.
Online bets reach a fever pitch
Gamblers will bet on anything and a heated presidential race is providing them with some high stakes.
President Obama shoots hoops on Election Day
That's one way to ease the stress. READ THE STORY
Behind the scenes: Reporting from the Cannabis Cafe
KATU Reporter Thom Jensen and Photographer Mike Brandenberger are covering Measure 80 tonight. That's the one that would legalize marijuana, so what better place to do the story than from the Cannabis Cafe in Southeast Portland?
What the ?!?
Spotted at the Jefferson Smith camp this evening. Are they expecting a lot of kids? LOL