The electoral outcomes for Marion County Commissioners, State Representatives, and State Senators will play a pivotal role in sculpting policies and regulations that can stimulate economic stability and growth locally in Salem, tackle the considerable economic challenges ahead, and establish lasting economic viability and resilience. For these reasons, the Salem Chamber chooses to engage in local elections and the candidate endorsement process.
We have many great candidates running for office, and Salem is extremely fortunate to have each of these individuals place their name on the ballot.
To learn more about each candidate, please review their Salem Chamber Candidate Questionnaire Responses and Endorsement Statements!
The Salem Chamber has endorsed the following candidates for the upcoming November 3, 2026 election:
Marion County Commissioner
Marion County Commissioner Position 1:
Commissioner Kevin Cameron (Incumbent) – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Candidate Sara Duncan – Declined questionnaire
Marion County Commissioner Position 2:
Commissioner Colm Willis (Incumbent) – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Candidate Maria Hinojos Pressey
House Representatives
House District 17 Candidates:
Candidate Dan Farrington – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Candidate David Nelson – Declined questionnaire
House District 19 Candidates:
Representative Tom Andersen (Incumbent)
Candidate Anna Munson – Salem Chamber Endorsement
House District 20 Candidates:
Representative Paul Evans (Incumbent)
Candidate Andrew Fudge
*The Salem Chamber Declined Endorsements in this Race.
House District 21 Candidates:
Representative Kevin Mannix (Incumbent) – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Candidate Michael Welsh – Declined questionnaire
House District 22 Candidates:
Candidate Noemi Legaspi – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Representative Lesly Muñoz – Declined questionnaire
Senate District Candidates
Senate District 10 Candidates:
Senator Deb Patterson (Incumbent)
Candidate Angela Plowhead – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Senate District 11 Candidates:
Candidate Tracy Cramer – Salem Chamber Endorsement
Candidate Virginia Stapleton – Declined questionnaire
Endorsement Statements
Please click here to read more about the Salem Chamber’s Endorsement Selection Process:
Our organization is excited to continue developing relationships with all of these candidates and we will work with whoever is elected to advocate on behalf of Salem’s small business community.
