Tonight, the Daily Emerald will be providing live election coverage, spanning local and Oregon state elections, ballot measures and the U.S. Presidential election.
We will also be reporting live from the Lane County Democratic watch party, the Lane County Republican watch party and will be interviewing students watching the election at local bars on their reaction toward the results.
Further updates on election results and in-person interviews can also be found on the Emerald’s social media accounts.
Eugene, Lane County election updates
Find updates on the gerrymandering measure, and the percentage of votes toward city councilors, Eugene’s mayoral candidate and the County Commissioner candidate.
Oregon ballot measure updates
Find updates on measure 117, the ranked choice ballot; measure 118, the statewide basic income ballot; and measure 119, the cannabis worker unionization ballot.
2024 Oregon election updates
Find updates on Oregon Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer and Congressional district races.
U.S. Presidential election results:
Donald J. Trump (R) has won the U.S. presidential election.
Partial results as of 9:12 a.m. on Nov. 6 show Trump has surpassed the 270 electoral vote threshold candidates need to win the presidency. He has 277 electoral votes against his opponent Kamala Harris (D) who has 224 electoral votes.
Harris was previously the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 before becoming a United States Senator in 2017. Prior to running alongside President Joe Biden, Harris had sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2019 and dropped out during the primaries.
Trump’s presidency from 2017-2021 was marked by significant tax cuts, deregulation policies and stricter immigration policies. His current campaign has largely focused on immigration reform and economic efforts. Throughout the year, the former president has been involved in several legal battles, including multiple indictments due to his actions in office.
Here’s what members of the Republican Party of Lane County are saying and doing at its watch party:
The Republican Party of Lane County is holding a watch party at a retail space in north Eugene tonight from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As of 9:22 p.m.
Monique DeSpain, the republican candidate for the US House of Representatives, spoke at the event at 9 p.m. Attendees gave a standing ovation as she took the stage.
“We’ve worked together unified,” DeSpain said. “And I am so honored you chose me to represent you… this bold, clear voice for you and many others that have been voiceless and unheard for too long.”
RPLC began the night with a prayer led by John Large, the chairperson of the Lane County Republicans.
“I pray that you cleanse our nation from the evil that has snuck into that door, heal those lives that we are sacrificing every day,” Large said.
Large asked that attendees join hands during the prayer, to be “united not only in spirit, but united in flesh as well.”
“I pray whatever we do and whatever happens tonight that the faith in our nation will remain in you. Oh lord, because you are the healer, the keeper and the faith of our nation and whatever happens lord, we know that you are still in charge and still on the throne,” Large said.
Here’s what members of the Democratic Party of Lane County are saying and doing at its watch party:
The Democratic Party of Lane County is holding its customary election day watch party at Whirled Pies Pizza downtown Eugene from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Candidates from across Lane County are expected to gather in anticipation of the first election results that are scheduled for 8 p.m., while paying close attention to national election results.
Updated 8:16 p.m.
There are approximately 200 people gathered inside Whirled Pies waiting for the first results to come in for the state of Oregon.
Attendees are dancing, listening to music and talking.
On election night, here’s how Emerald readers feel:
Throughout election day, the Daily Emerald polled student and community members on three different questions concerning the 2024 presidential election. Surveys were conducted through Emerald’s website, DailyE Newsletter and Instagram.
The Emerald asked:
- On a scale of 1-10, how anxious are you this election day?
- Do you feel more anxious this presidential election compared to the last?
- Do you feel more anxious this presidential election compared to the last?
Across all platforms, the Emerald received 163 responses. Below are how people responded to each question.
