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Sunset at Rainbow Rock at Brookings. (Photo courtesy Peter L. Stevens)
The "Oregon System"- the initiative, referendum, and recall - gained Oregon national recognition for the degree of citizen involvement in the processes of self-government. Most recently, vote-by-mail has drawn national attention to Oregon. This detailed history of elections in Oregon illustrates the tangible results of participation in these processes.