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Yesterday, March 10, was the deadline for candidates to file to run for city of Salem elections.

That means our slate of city council and mayoral candidates is set, unless a candidate withdraws before March 13. Mayor Julie Hoy is seeking reelection against Councilor Vanessa Nordyke, and four other current councilors face challengers.

We’ve included our story below with the basics on the race and the candidates. Our team of reporters will kick our election coverage into higher gear now. Our aim, as always, is to give you the information you need to make an informed decision – including explaining the basics of what a city council does. With that goal in mind, much of our work will publish in late April, just as ballots are mailed out to voters.

We’ll seek interviews with everyone running for a city position to explain their positions on key issues, look at voting records for current councilors, and let you know who’s spending money trying to get candidates elected.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.  

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5 things to do in Salem this week: St. Patrick’s Day walkabout, Salem Capitals game, Franken-stuffy workshop

Events in Salem this week include a downtown walkabout for St. Patrick’s Day, the Salem Capitals’ second home game of the season and a teens’ Frankenstein-style stuffed animal workshop for…

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Salem police chief to retire in May

Chief Trevor Womack led the Salem Police Department for five years, overseeing a recent drop in shootings and more use of data to guide policing decisions and inform the public.…

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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. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.

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Who’s running for Salem City Council in May

The May 2026 election will decide Salem’s next mayor and four seats on the city council. Meet the candidates who have filed as of January. To comment on this story,…

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