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Incumbent legislators, county officials win reelection in Salem area
Marion County has more than 50,000 ballots remaining to count from Tuesday’s election, but local races are largely settled. Only the House District 22 race, where Rep. Tracy Cramer is seeking a second term against challenger Lesly Muñoz, remained close following tallies Thursday evening.
UPDATED: City council raises utility rates, approves $18k pay increase for city manager
Utility rates for water, stormwater and sewage will increase by about $5 a month for the average Salem home in 2025. Councilor Julie Hoy, the mayor-elect, cast the sole vote against the increase.
Oregon Democrat Bynum declares victory in 5th Congressional District
CLACKAMAS — Surrounded by a hastily assembled group of campaign volunteers, Democrat Janelle Bynum declared victory in Oregon’s closest congressional race. The Associated Press has not yet called the district, but Bynum has led since Tuesday night and The Oregonian/OregonLive projected Friday morning that Bynum…
Oregon 2024 election: What we know and what we’re waiting on
Democrats performed well in the state despite losing power nationwide.
Salem, Keizer leaders pledge to promote belonging, community amid divisive election
More than 90 Salem and Keizer local elected officials, clergy and nonprofit leaders signed an open letter calling on the cities to embrace belonging and work to build community, regardless of the outcome of the presidential election.
Democratic Rep. Salinas declares victory in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, the Democratic incumbent, is fending off a challenge from Republican businessman Mike Erickson
Early results show incumbents Andersen, Evans, Mannix, Cramer winning Salem-area House races
Election results as of 8 p.m. Tuesday show incumbents Kevin Mannix, Tracy Cramer, Paul Evans and Tom Andersen leading against challengers for their seats.
Hunter holds commanding lead for sheriff, Carlson narrowly ahead in judge contest
Marion and Polk county voters overwhelmingly favored current sheriffs in contested races. Here's a breakdown of Marion and Polk county races.
2024 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area races
We'll post results in local Salem-area races here shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and update as more ballots are counted.