Tag: 2022 PRIMARY

Public defense leaders ask Oregon’s attorney general to withdraw Clarkson endorsement

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…]

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…]

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…]