Candidate Support Committee

Candidate Support Committee recruits potential Democratic candidates for public office in Marion County, reviews candidate qualifications and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee and MCDCC general membership for endorsements and also supports and assists the endorsed candidates through the election. Conducts voter registration drives to increase voter turn out.

Malea Kirkland- Candidate Support Committee Chair

Malea grew up in Sherwood, OR and currently lives in Salem, where she moved to attend Willamette University. She managed Deb Patterson’s 2020 campaign for SD10 and is currently in charge of fundraising, operations, and scheduling for the slate of Community for Salem-Keizer Schools candidates. Her background is in political fundraising, pro-choice organizing, and advocacy. Malea is passionate about lifting others up, staying organized, and baking cupcakes.

 

Hollie Oakes- Miller- Candidate Support Committee Vice Chair