Education is a key issue for both candidates, with Medina supporting more funding for public schools and Cramer supporting a voucher system that would make it easier for parents to send their kids to private school.
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Incumbent Willis, challenger Wigg contend for Marion County commissioner seat
Colm Willis says his first term as a Marion County commissioner left him with unfinished work to do for the county. His opponent, Mark Wigg, believes residents are due for a change.
VOTE 2022: Candidates for governor face economic challenges ahead
Oregon’s economy is challenged by the shift away from a natural resources base, flattening population, and persistent impacts from the pandemic. The top candidates for governor hash out the issues and how they would chart the state’s economic course.
Farrington, Evans seek House District 20 seat representing west, south Salem
A South Salem medical consulting business owner is seeking to unseat a longtime Monmouth legislator.
VOTE 2022: Next governor faces significant challenge in housing crisis
Communities across Oregon face a wave of homelessness, as residents struggle with costs that put homes out of their reach. In this part of the Vote 2022 series, the three leading candidates for Oregon governor discuss the problem and what they would do to solve it.
Incumbent Cameron, challenger Dennis vie for Marion County commissioner seat
Kevin Cammeron in his bid for re-election seeks to continue the work he started as a commissioner. His opponent, Andrew Dennis, says his experience as a state housing policy analyst makes him better equipped to oversee the county’s budget.
Voter registration to close Tuesday for 2022 general election
Registration can be online, or in-person at Marion and Polk counties’ elections offices.
Navarro, Mannix aim to claim Oregon House District 21 seat
The two candidates would have very different approaches, particularly on criminal justice issues, if they are elected in this competitive district.
VOTE 2022: Governor candidates talk about reforms, relief for schools
In the first part of a series on the Oregon governor’s race, candidates take up the challenges facing Oregon schools. See what Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson want to do in the education arena.
Former city councilors Andersen, Sullivan vie for House District 19 seat
After representing south Salem on the council, T.J. Sullivan said he’d focus on business and growth, while Tom Andersen would continue his work on climate and environmental issues.