The Primary Election is May 21st. Want more information about the candidates and issues? We have it!

Our election coverage begins Wednesday, April 17th on Channel 21, at 12:30pm. You can also see the candidate interviews below and on our YouTube channel.

Your Vote Counts

The League of Women Voters of Marion and Polk Counties partners with CC:Media each election season to record Your Vote Counts Candidate Interviews in state and local elections. These are non-partisan, voter education programs. CC:Media and LWV do not endorse candidates.

SALEM MAYOR

Candidate Chris Hoy

Candidate Julie Hoy

SALEM CITY COUNCIL WARD 1

Candidate Celine Coleman

Paul Tigan

SALEM CITY COUNCIL WARD 3

Candidate Shane Matthews

Candidate Nathan Soltz

SALEM CITY COUNCIL WARD 5

Candidate Dr. Irvin M. Brown

Candidate Michael Hoselton

SALEM CITY COUNCIL WARD 7

Candidate Vanessa Nordyke

MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONER #3

Candidate Danielle Bethell

POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER #1

Candidate Lyle Mordhorst

Candidate Roxanne Beltz

Have you ever wondered what happens after you put your ballot in the mail or place it in a drop box? Join us for Your Election: A special CC:Media community news report that details the system of ensuring your vote is counted at the Marion County Elections Office. Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess takes us behind the scenes once your ballot reaches his office.

For additional voting information, you can check out the below websites.

https://www.vote411.org/

OregonVotes.gov