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Salem city councilor will challenge incumbent Mayor Julie Hoy in 2026 election
Mayor Julie Hoy will face a challenger in her 2026 reelection bid.
Ward 7 Councilor Vanessa Nordyke filed to run for mayor on Sept. 11, the first day Oregon candidates could file to run for the May 2026 race.
"As Salem's next Mayor, I will push for a healthier, cleaner, and more accessible city," Nordyke said. "We need more affordable housing, more transparency, and better engagement with our residents."
The mayoral spot is up for election every two years in Salem. Candidates have until March 12 to file.
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/09/12/salem-city-councilor-vanessa-nordyke-challenge-mayor-julie-hoy-2026-election/86114948007/