First Day to File for City of Salem Office is September 11

Salem, Ore. -- Notice is hereby given that the Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2026, at which time the voters of the City of Salem will be entitled to vote for candidates to certain city offices.

Offices Open for Election:

SALEM MAYOR - TWO-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 2 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 4 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 6 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 8 - FOUR-YEAR TERM
SALEM MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE - FOUR YEAR TERM

Important Dates:

September 11, 2025, is the first day interested individuals can file candidacy for City office. For more information or to obtain a candidate packet or to file for candidacy, please contact Amy Johnson in the City Recorder's Office at (503) 588-6091, or email [email protected] to schedule a candidate briefing. March 3, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder. March 10, 2026 (by 4:00 p.m.), is the last day for non-incumbent candidates to file nominating petitions containing the required number of signatures to qualify as a candidate with the City Recorder.