Category Politics
Council candidates and 1 running for Salem mayor scheduled at Town Hall
Salem Reporter Town Hall will spotlight those running for city council and one councilor seeking to become Salem's next mayor. The free public event is Tuesday, March 31.
In campaign, Hoy doing “God’s work” while Nordyke vows to fight for Salem’s poor
Salem Mayor Julie Hoy and Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke participated in their second debate leading up to the mayoral election on May 19. During the debate on Tuesday, March 10, Hoy cast herself as a mayor bringing the city back to its core fundamentals while Nordyke said she would use her knowledge and experience to serve all corners of Salem, especially the most vulnerable.
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Three top aides leave Oregon governor’s office ahead of election
Employees departing from Gov. Tina Kotek's office are Taylor Smiley Wolfe, Kotek’s deputy chief of staff for initiatives; Legislative Director Bob Livingston and Elisabeth Shepard, public affairs and communications director.
Hundreds of Oregonians sign up to run for statewide races, Congress, Legislature
Candidates have until Friday, March 13, to withdraw from the May primary election.
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After walkouts, budget woes and tensions over Trump, Oregon lawmakers wrap for 2026 session
The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday, March 6, in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state.
Oregon Legislature votes to round pennies after lack of federal guidance
Under an emergency declaration, vendors would be able to immediately round cash purchases if Gov. Tina Kotek signs the bill.
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Republican petitioners sue Oregon over law rescheduling gas tax referendum
Republican leaders of a successful petition to pause gas tax and transportation fee hikes until a citizen vote are suing the state, saying a new law moving the referendum to May violates Oregonians' constitutional rights.
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Oregon’s largest teachers union will not endorse any current candidates for governor
The Oregon Education Association Political Action Committee, which has historically backed Democratic candidates for governor, voted not to endorse anyone currently running including Gov. Tina Kotek.
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Salem-Keizer students lead walkout, rally over immigrant rights at Oregon Capitol
Local students called on legislators, district officials to enhance protections for immigrant students and families.
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