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Salem will select its next mayor in about three weeks.

There’s a lot of campaign rhetoric flying around as Mayor Julie Hoy makes her case for a second term against challenger Councilor Vanessa Nordyke.

The two have served together on the Salem City Council for three years. Salem Reporter has covered just about every meeting in that time. We decided to look back at their voting records to see how often they disagree – and over what.

Our analysis below shows that the two usually vote together. That’s not a surprise for anyone who follows city politics. That doesn’t necessarily mean they agree on hot-button issues. Rather, both said it reflects that city business is often routine or nonpartisan. It’s more about keeping the lights on than making bold choices.

But the two have been at odds over the years – sometimes in high-profile matters, like the city’s response to immigration enforcement, and sometimes over mundane issues like whether a meeting should go on past 10:25 p.m.

We’ll let you weigh their records as you receive your ballot and decide how to vote.

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

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Hoy, Nordyke usually vote together. Here’s where they’ve been at odds on the Salem council.

Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilor Vanessa Nordyke are in the midst of a contentious mayoral race after three years together on the Salem City Council. Salem Reporter reviewed three years…

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VOTE 2026: In her reelection bid, Mayor Julie Hoy ducks the spotlight

Salem Mayor Julie Hoy is asking Salem voters for another two years in the city council’s top position as she fends off a challenge from Salem City Councilor Vanessa Nordyke…

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AI-generated erroneous court filings are ‘rapidly escalating,’ Oregon appeals judge warns

Erin C. Lagesen, chief judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals, wrote in a public message that AI-generated court filings are coming from “lawyers and self-represented litigants alike,” straining court…

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PHOTOS: Students join city, AAUW to plant over 30 trees in school park

Dozens of sixth graders from Stephens Middle School helped plant over 30 trees in their school’s backyard park Friday, April 24, in celebration of Arbor Day and Salem’s recent award…

READERS REACT: “Thanks Abbey for thorough, balanced reporting. While I share Mr. Martinez concerns, doing something bold is too loose of a solution to garner my vote. We are suffering the consequences of bold moves at the national level. I appreciate Ms. Nishioka’s compassion and experience with managing the unhoused. It is a worldwide issue magnified by the lens of ridiculous amounts of money in the hands a few. Thank you to both candidates for caring about our community.” -Sharon, commenting on Abbey McDonald’s profile of the Ward 2 city council race. ”

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Hoy, Nordyke usually vote together. Here’s where they’ve been at odds on the Salem council.

VOTE 2026: In her reelection bid, Mayor Julie Hoy ducks the spotlight

AI-generated erroneous court filings are ‘rapidly escalating,’ Oregon appeals judge warns

PHOTOS: Students join city, AAUW to plant over 30 trees in school park

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