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Salem Approves New City-Funded Election Forums for November Ballot

Salem residents will encounter a new set of city-funded forums and digital summaries for the November municipal ballot under the ordinance approved July 7.

By Salem Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Salem Council Races Heat Up: Three Seats, Mayor's Office on 2026 Ballot

With three council seats and the mayor's office on the November 2026 ballot, Salem residents will soon face choices that determine who controls the city's roughly $180 million operating budget.

By Salem Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 3 min read

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