County Votes on Controversial Redistricting | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Deschutes County commissioners are set to put a divisive redistricting plan to voters in November, sparking heated debate over whether commissioners should be elected from specific districts or county-wide. The 2-to-1 vote to place the measure on the ballot comes amid sharp criticism, especially from Commissioner Phil Chang, who calls the map flawed—based on registered voters, not total population—and politically biased, splitting communities like Redmond and Sisters. Chang warns the measure will likely fail and trigger costly lawsuits, with legal counsel agreeing challenges are probable…