Tag 2024 election
Turnout under 50% in Marion, Polk counties as Election Day approaches
More than 80% of Oregon voters cast a ballot in 2020, but with one day of voting to go, statewide turnout is just 46.6%.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: How Salem Reporter will cover 2024 election results
Salem Reporter will have reporters at local election offices, campaign parties and monitoring state and national news. We'll keep our focus on local races while including national context as we report on election night.
Police describe suspect in Portland-area ballot box arsons
Police said the vehicle linked with two ballot box arsons is likely a 2001 to 2004 Volvo S60 with a matte finish and no front license plate.
Oregon congressional candidates spent millions in October
Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer, and challenger state Rep. Janelle Bynum spent more than $2.4 million in the first half of October in their contest for Oregon's Fifth Congressional District.
Keizer mayoral, city councilor candidates discuss priorities leading up to election
Two Keizer mayoral candidates and two candidates for Keizer City Council appealed to voters during a 90-minute debate hosted by Keizertimes. The debate covered topics ranging from public safety, development and housing, economic growth, and homelessness among others.
Salem students weigh inflation, democracy, international conflicts as they cast mock ballots for president
Thousands of middle and high school students across the Salem-Keizer School District participated in a mock election organized by the League of Women Voters, which wraps up this week. Results will be shared Nov. 1.
Meet Keizer’s 2024 city council candidates
Former Keizer City Councilor Marlene Parsons and neighborhood leader Tammy Kunz are competing in the only contested council seat.
Keizer sees first contested mayor’s race in 12 years
Longtime Mayor Cathy Clark faces a challenge from former Mayor Lore Christopher in Keizer. Here's what both candidates said about their plans for the job.
Local election workers “on edge” as threats, misinformation ramp up ahead of Election Day
Clerks in Marion and Polk Counties are bracing for a contentious election season. Already, both offices are fielding angry phone calls spurred by misinformation about election integrity.