Two Salem attorneys with varied experience are running for a seat on the Marion County bench. David Carlson works on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship. Michelle Vlach-Ing is a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem city judge.
POLITICS
Brown challenges incumbent Andersen for south Salem seat
Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.
City Councilor Virginia Stapleton seeks to unseat Rep. Kevin Mannix in District 21
Mannix and Stapleton offer different visions for how the state should help Salem pay for much-needed services. Their race to represent north Salem and Keizer is among the most expensive and hotly-contested for the Legislature this year.
Muñoz challenges incumbent Cramer to represent northeast Salem and Woodburn
Both candidates for the House District 22 seat see increasing state funding for education as a key issue. Cramer supports money for school resource officers and helping more parents enroll students in virtual charter schools, while Muñoz said she supports funding the current quality education model.
Oregon congressional candidates Chavez-DeRemer, Bynum spar over abortion, crime in first debate
First-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum traded blows over abortion, crime and citizen engagement during their first debate on Tuesday. The hourlong debate on Portland-based KOIN TV gave voters from Portland to Bend their first opportunity to hear directly from the candidates in a race[Read More…]
Oregon officials call for audit as number of noncitizens registered to vote increases
The DMV says it identified 302 more voters who shouldn’t have been registered through Oregon’s motor voter program, bringing the total to 1,561.
Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarships
A new proposal from Rep. Andrea Salinas seeks to encourage people to get degrees for behavioral health careers while avoiding student debt.
Local League of Women Voters is one constant as candidates, voters face increased polarization
While political polarization has increased among voters, Marion and Polk County’s League of Women Voters is a steadfast source of information on voter rights, ballot measures and local candidates for the community. This election cycle, the league is engaging with groups often left out of political conversations, like unhoused and senior voters.
What to know about voting in Marion, Polk counties this November
A guide to Salem’s voter registration options, ballot boxes and clerk’s offices.
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Oregon map out long-term strategy
Planned Parenthood is planning to launch a new advocacy organization after the election to guide its public policy work expand access to abortions and other health services.
