Denise Krause Leads in Early Senate District 3 Election Results
In the Senate District 3 race impacting Medford-Klamath Falls, early election results show Democratic candidate Denise Krause holding a significant lead over Republican challenger Brad Hicks. As of midnight, Krause had secured 53.88% of the vote compared to Hicks' 42.10%.…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, November 4, 2026 — In the ongoing race for Senate District 3, which encompasses the areas of Medford and Klamath Falls, early election results indicate Democratic candidate Denise Krause has established a notable lead over her Republican opponent, Brad Hicks.
As of midnight, the unofficial tallies show Krause capturing 53.88% of the votes cast. Her opponent, Brad Hicks, had garnered 42.10% of the vote at the same point in the counting process.
The election results are still considered preliminary, with a significant number of votes yet to be tallied. While Krause holds a commanding lead, the final outcome of the race remains pending the complete tabulation of all ballots.
Brad Hicks has not yet conceded the election. His campaign has stated that he is awaiting the final count of all ballots before making any further statements or decisions regarding the race’s conclusion. The total number of votes cast and the exact number of outstanding ballots were not immediately available.
The Senate District 3 race is a key contest for representation in the region, and further updates are expected as vote counting continues and official results are released.
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