Of 12 candidate and measure endorsements issued by the Marion County Democratic Central Committee for the May 2025 Special District Election, we have won 11 of them.
This is an incredible achievement, thanks to our Neighborhood Leader Program and the dedication of dozens of community volunteers.
Mai Vang decisively won a 3-way race for Ward 6 Salem City Councilor by 8 points.
Mai was supported by over 100 individual donors local to Salem. Mai was backed by Progressive Salem, a powerhouse volunteer base and amazing candidate support. Mai will serve the 1.5 year unexpired Ward 6 Councilor term through December 2026. Congratulations, Mai!
SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOL BOARD
Congratulations to Salem-Keizer School Board winners!
Zone 1 – Lisa Harnisch (56.25%) vs Anthony Mitchell (43.48%)
Zone 5 – Karina Guzman Ortiz (53.28%) vs. Jason Kroker (46.49%)
Zone 7 – Mel Fuller (54.7%) vs. Jeremiah Radka (45.02%)
We’re thrilled by these decisive victories in the Salem-Keizer School Board! We wish our best to Lisa, Karina, and Mel.
WOODBURN SCHOOL BOARD
Congratulations to our endorsed candidates for the Woodburn School Board! With their victories, they have swept the open seats on the Woodburn School Board.
– Michael Vasquez, Position 1 (53.67%) vs Lonnie Benham (46.15%)
– Debbie Ballweber, Position 2 (51.51%) vs. Noemi Legaspi (35.84%) and Alexander Hunt (12.44%)
– Anabel Hernandez-Mejia, Position 3 (51.98%) vs. Courtney Elwell (47.81%)
– Ryan Beyer, running unopposed
Thank you for running and our congratulations on your victories!
SALEM LIVABILITY LEVY
Marion County Democrats were among the first endorsers of the Salem Livability Levy, urging a YES vote.
57.76% YES
42.24% NO
CHEMEKETA CTE BOND
53.25% YES
46.75% NO
The Chemeketa Bond passed in Marion County 55.74% YES to 44.26% NO.
CITY OF STAYTON FIVE-YEAR LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT
Endorsed YES Vote by Marion County Democrats
56.49% YES
43.51% NO
