A closely contested Marion County commissioner race remains in recount territory as election officials continue processing ballots from the November 3 general election.
Unofficial results have shown incumbent Commissioner Colm Willis and challenger Maria Hinojos Pressey separated by a very narrow margin. A November 11 update reported Willis leading by just 59 votes, making an automatic recount likely if that margin remains when results are finalized.
The race is one of several closely watched contests in the mid-Willamette Valley. Commissioner Kevin Cameron has also been leading challenger Sara Duncan, although that contest has tightened as additional ballots have been counted.
Marion County election officials have until November 30 to certify the election. Voters who received notices about ballot signature problems have until November 24 to resolve them.
