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Oregon ballots began arriving in mailboxes Wednesday, packed with bold tax proposals, big decisions, and a resolution to one of the most rancorous presidential races in American history.

It's a dizzying list—especially the ballot measures. Portland voters will need to decide on 15 measures, including Oregon's largest-ever tax increase.

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Aaron Mesh

Aaron Mesh is WW's editor. He’s a Florida man who enjoys waterfalls, Trail Blazers basketball and Brutalist architecture.