Category POLITICS
Gwyn, Medlock again face off for Ward 4 council seat
After a May race came down to just six votes, two political newcomers are again seeking to represent south central Salem on the city council.
VOTE 2022: Governor candidates have divergent views on mental health care
In a continuing series, the leading candidates for governor look at mental health issues. Tina Kotek vows to make Measure 110 work; Betsy Johnson wants local solutions; Christine Drazan is ready to suspend ‘red tape.'
Medina, Cramer face off for House District 22 seat representing northeast Salem, Woodburn
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.
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.