A copy of a mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson. (Courtesy/Virginia Norblad) This story was updated at 8:50 p.m. Thursday after Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum provided a statement. Eight leading public defenders from across the state Thursday asked Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum to withdraw her[Read More…]
Tag: 2022 PRIMARY
Oregon chief justice “disturbed” by Clarkson’s political mailer targeting defense attorneys
The Oregon Supreme Court Building on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A contentious mailer promoting Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson’s re-election drew concerns from civil rights leaders and the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court after nearly a dozen criminal defense attorneys contended she defamed them.[Read More…]
District Attorney Clarkson “defamed” defense attorneys in political mailer, attorneys’ letter says
A copy of a mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson. (Courtesy/Virginia Norblad) A recent campaign mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson prompted 11 criminal defense attorneys to contend she defamed them. The mailer boosted tensions in the race for district[Read More…]
VOTE 2022: Salem Reporter’s local guide to the 2022 election
A Marion County ballot for the 2022 primary election (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) The May 17 election is a primary, but several local races, including the Salem’s next mayor, will likely be settled with vote. Here’s all of our 2022 local election coverage in one place to help you fill out[Read More…]
Commissioner Pope, former Dallas Councilor Garus contend for Polk County Board seat
Craig Pope, left, and Micky Garus, right, are running for Position 2 on the Polk County Board of Commissioners. (Candidate submitted photos) A former Dallas city councilor, Micky Garus, wants to unseat Commissioner Craig Pope from the Polk County Board of Commissioners in the race for Position 2. Pope has[Read More…]
Incumbent Clarkson, public defender Todd vie for Marion County district attorney seat in May election
Paige Clarkson, left and Spencer Todd, right are running for Marion County district attorney. (Candidate submitted photos) The race for Marion County district attorney in the May 17 primary draws the incumbent and a Salem-based public defender. Spencer Todd is the only candidate to challenge sitting District Attorney Paige Clarkson[Read More…]
VOTE 2022: Q&A with mayoral candidates Chris Hoy, Chane Griggs
Mayoral candidates Chane Griggs, left, and Chris Hoy canvassing on Saturday, April 23 (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) On May 17, Salem voters will select four city councilors and the city’s next mayor. Council candidates are running in ward 2, 4, 6 and 8. Voters must live in a ward[Read More…]
Salem gets a true mayor’s race involving two civic veterans
Chane Griggs, left, and Chris Hoy are running for Mayor of Salem (Photos by Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter) Two long-time civic volunteers are competing to be Salem’s next mayor, giving the community a rare truly contested run for the unpaid position. Chris Hoy, city council president and a state[Read More…]
VOTE 2022: Q&A with ward 8 candidates Chris Cummings, Micki Varney
Chris Cummings, left, and Micki Varney, are running to represent west Salem, Ward 8, on the city council (Campaign photos) On May 17, Salem voters will select four city councilors and the city’s next mayor. Council candidates are running in ward 2, 4, 6 and 8. Voters must live in[Read More…]
VOTE 2022: Q&A with ward 6 candidates Julie Hoy, Stacey Vieyra-Braendle
Stacey Vieyra-Braendle, left, and Julie Hoy, are running to represent east Salem, Ward 6, on the city council (Campaign photos) On May 17, Salem voters will select four city councilors and the city’s next mayor. Council candidates are running in ward 2, 4, 6 and 8. Voters must live in[Read More…]