After a two-week horse race for an open seat in the Marion County Circuit Court, a near-final ballot count Friday afternoon had Michelle Vlach-Ing ahead of David Carlson by 588 votes. Vlach-Ing’s campaign announced on Facebook that Carlson conceded on Wednesday, though he didn’t respond to requests for confirmation.
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Meet the 2 Salem attorneys who want to be Marion County’s next judge
Two Salem attorneys with varied experience are running for a seat on the Marion County bench. David Carlson works on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship. Michelle Vlach-Ing is a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem city judge.
Marion judge embroiled in troubled mental health system struggles to protect public safety
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Audrey Broyles frequently has to decide between releasing mentally ill offenders or violating their rights by leaving them in jail. She says a federal order limiting how long people can stay at the Oregon State Hospital has created a public safety crisis.