09/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2026 12:59
Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Brendan P. Murphy as District Attorney of Marion County. Murphy will fill a vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Paige Clarkson.
Murphy received 99% of the vote in the May primary. The appointment reflects the will of the majority of voters in Marion County and is effective October 1, 2026.
A photograph of Murphy is available here.