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GENEVA, Switzerland (NBC) – The World Health Organization chief welcomed efforts Monday to strengthen the Geneva-based body through reform and said that it was looking forward to working closely with the administration of President-elect Joe Biden. “We congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and …

MEDFORD, Ore. — You cast your ballot and it’s counted, but where does it go next? Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker says the elections office has mandatory maintenance periods in all elections. In federal elections, she says that period is almost 2 …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Election day is nothing without the dozens of people behind the scenes counting your ballot, verifying signatures, and much more. “It’s kind of like a family,” said Margie Runia, a temporary employee for Jackson County Elections Office. Runia loves …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Statewide in Oregon, the voter turnout is already higher than in the 2016 presidential election. Jackson County has been counting ballots since last Thursday. They’re able to do so as early as 7 days before the election. No results …

JACKSON CO., Or.- Today dozens of people and cars dropped off their ballots in official drop off boxes. Most of them told NBC5 News they’re getting out to vote earlier than usual this year, making it a point to drop off their …

  JACKSON CO., Ore. – County elections officials say they are putting plans in place for a potential recall election. It would be before the presidential election in November. As the ‘Recall Kate Brown’ petition gains signatures, Jackson Co. clerk Chris Walker …

SISKIYOU CO., Calif.– Governor Gavin Newsom of California announced last week that all registered voters in the state will receive a ballot for the November election. While several states like Oregon already mail out ballots to voters, Californians must still choose to …

ATLANTA, Ga. (WXIA/NBC) – The Georgia Secretary of State has postponed the presidential primary election due to coronavirus concerns. The primary, which was scheduled to take place March 24th, has been pushed back to May 19th. In-person early voting, which began on …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Grants Pass School Board is getting closer to creating a new tax levy for the upcoming election. The Grants Pass School District 7 School Board will meet Tuesday night to discuss some of the options for facility …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A controversial Medford man known for numerous runs at public office is back at it again. This time, Curt Ankerberg is taking another shot at the Medford School Board, but the description he provided in the voters’ pamphlet may …