Tag 2024 election
Shane Matthews clinches Ward 3 council seat by 42 votes
Salem’s closest and spendiest city council race concluded Monday evening. Realtor Shane Matthews secured a close win, beating Nathan Soltz, a legislative chief of staff and member of the Morningside Neighborhood Association board.
National Democratic group spotlights three Oregon legislative races
Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton's campaign is one of three receiving national Democratic attention as the party seeks a stronger House majority.
Progressives to hold slight majority on new Salem City Council
Even with the one council race undecided and another too close to call, Salem voters are keeping a progressive city council.
Democratic Oregon House incumbents win primaries, one race remains too close to call
A Eugene race with an influx of outside money could serve as a preview of legislative races once new campaign contribution limits take effect in 2027.
Republicans from eastern, southern Oregon choose different styles in Senate primaries
No Oregon Senate Democrats faced primaries, and control of the chamber isn’t expected to change.
Mayor-Elect Julie Hoy says she’s “building the ramp” to lead Salem
Mayor-Elect Julie Hoy said she plans to spend the next seven months getting a strategy together before she becomes mayor in January. Her Ward 6 council seat will be filled next year by special election.
Primary voters tap four legislators, treasurer and an attorney for statewide office
Rep. Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, and Republican attorney Will Lathrop will face off in the general election for attorney general
Dexter, Bynum clinch Democratic nods in Oregon congressional primaries
Dexter is all but certain to serve in Congress, while Bynum faces a tough general election fight.
Vlach-Ing, Carlson lead in judge race; Bill Burgess reelected clerk
Initial election results Tuesday night showed Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess winning reelection and Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst ahead in his reelection bid.