Nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson was a distant third, but the race remains too close to call.
POLITICS
Salem area elects new legislators, with likely Republican seat pickup
If Tuesday’s results hold, Salem will have a politically mixed delegation, with three new faces in the House and two state senators winning re-election.
Gwyn up but vote close in Salem City Council runoff
Deanna Gwyn was leading Dynee Medlock by fewer than 200 votes in the ward 4 council race following initial ballot counts Tuesday night.
Democrats lead in two of three competitive Oregon congressional races
Democrat Andrea Salinas was up in the race to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes Salem.
Queen leading Johnson in judge’s race, incumbent commissioners ahead
An initial vote tally Tuesday night had Marion County prosecutor Amy Queen ahead of Circuit Judge Erious Johnson in the race for his seat. Meanwhile, the incumbent Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Colm Willis were leading their challengers.
Salem voters overwhelmingly favor infrastructure package
Preliminary results also show local voters supporting bans on psilocybin facilities in unincorporated areas of Marion and Polk counties.
2022 ELECTION: Results for Salem-area, statewide races
We’ll post results in local and statewide races here shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday and update as more ballots are counted.
Candidates talk about homelessness but not to those on the streets
About 15,000 people have no stable shelter in Oregon, data shows.
Legislative lawyer says Salem mayor serving in state House might violate Oregon’s Constitution
Democratic Rep. Chris Hoy was sworn in as mayor of Salem last week
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Here’s how Salem Reporter will cover Election Night results
Managing Editor Rachel Alexander explains why we may not know the outcome of some races on Election Night, and how Salem Reporter’s team works to deliver accurate, clear information.
