MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Plan to come to the first-ever all ages mayoral forum at the Salem Public Library on Sunday, April 12th at 2 pm. Bring the whole family! Send in a question using the QR code below. Thank you Progressive Salem for sponsoring this event.
After a two year absence, we are ready to celebrate our Democratic community together in Grand Style. This year’s event will be held at Salem’s Historic Grand theater in downtown Salem. Activities will include a music, friends, and dinner… with a SILENT auction, lively LIVE auction. Joining us will be Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, and a…
“As your State Representative, I believe staying connected and accountable to our community is essential. This town hall is an opportunity for me to share updates from the 2026 legislative short session, talk through the issues facing Salem, and most importantly, hear directly from you.” Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Salem Public Library,…
In solidarity with “A Day Without Immigrants.” Monday, March 16, 6 – 8pm PDTOregon State Capitol900 Court St NESalem, OR 97301 Please wear mourning clothing, bring candles and ofrenda* offerings. Vigilia y Procesión en honor a los desaparecidos y muertos en manos de ICE. Por favor usen ropa de luto, traigan velas, y ofrendas. Capitol…
Wyden, Merkley Won’t Attend State of The Union, Will Instead Hold Virtual Town Hall for Oregonians on February 24 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 24 and will instead co-host a live on-line town hall that…
At our upcoming Central Committee meeting on Thursday, February 19, we will have a special election for Chair of the Marion County Democrats to fill the remainder of the term through November. In addition to the special election, we will be considering endorsements for our incumbent legislators and candidates for County Commission. To accommodate the full agenda, the meeting…
David Inbody, will be hosted by Progressive Salem at a meet and greet. David is running for election to represent Ward 4 in May. Ward 4 includes most of Salem south of Kuebler. This seat is currently held by Deanna Gwyn, a Republican and real estate agent, with a narrow perspective. Meet David, learn about…
Fascism and the USA discussion with Bill SmaldoneSaturday, January 31st, 3:00 PMDemocrats Headquarters, 245 High St. NE Bill Smaldone, Professor of European History at Willamette University and Progressive Salem member, will lead a timely discussion on fascism’s defining features, how they appear in past and present, and what ordinary people can do when democratic norms…
Canvassing Class: Organized People Can Beat Organized Money Canvassing 101, with Ron MorganSaturday, February 7, 2026, 10 AM to NoonDemocrats Headquarters: 245 High Street NE Be part of the organized people who beat organized money in May 2026. Attend Canvassing 101 with guest instructor Ron Morgan from the Democratic Party of Oregon. Ron will share best…
From Senator Merkley On Thursday, January 22, I am hosting my 17th town hall of the year — and my 629th open town hall since first being elected to the United States Senate — at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. I invite all Marion County community members to come and discuss ideas to strengthen our…
