Progressive Salem

Category: Canvassing

  • Join the organized people who beat organized money in Salem

    Let’s get out and talk to the voters that will make the difference for Salem.

    If you have never canvassed or feel nervous about canvassing, we can pair you with a more experienced canvasser.  If you want to canvass in your own neighborhood, we can cut a custom turf for you.  If you have mobility issues, we can give you a small turf in a flat neighborhood.  Let us know ahead of time by responding to this email.  

    We talk to targeted voters that are likely to vote in a May election and are likely to vote for our candidates.  They want to know, and need to know, which are the more progressive candidates.

    Canvassing Schedule

    • Saturday 3/28 – 10 AM – Marion County Dems, 245 High Street NE
      Canvass for Vanessa Nordyke with Linda Nishioka (Ward 2, South Central Salem) or Mai Vang (Ward 6, East Salem)
    • Sunday 3/29 – 1 PM – Ward 4 Canvass – 341 Mountain View Drive.
      Canvass for Vanessa Nordyke & Dave Inbody in Ward 4 (South of Kuebler)

    Join the No Kings Rally on Saturday 3/28

    Beat the crowd.  Come to the Democrats Office at 10 AM to pick up a turf and literature.  You can secure a parking spot downtown before other protestors and can complete your turf later in the day or on Sunday. The Democrats’ office is only four blocks from the protest.

    Next Week -We are adding new canvassing times.

    • Wednesday 4/1 5 PM – Marion County Dems, 245 High Street NE
      “Walk The Ward Wednesday” with Mai Vang & Vanessa Nordyke (Ward 6)
    • Saturday 4/4 10 AM – Marion County Dems, 245 High Street NE
      Canvass for Vanessa Nordyke with Linda Nishioka (Ward 2) or Mai Vang (Ward 6)
    • Saturday 4/4 1 PM – West Salem, Paul Evans’ Office – 1320 Edgewater St, Suite 120 (Tentative Location)  We will keep you posted.
      Canvass for Vanessa Nordyke with Micki Varney (Ward 8)
    • Sunday 4/5 1 PM – No Canvass – Easter Sunday
      Dave Inbody, Ward 4, may choose a Saturday time instead. We will keep you posted.

  • Please Join Us for Canvassing Every Weekend Until May

    Canvassing for Progressive Salem

    This is how we win — by knocking on doors and talking to friendly voters who vote Progressive. We’ll be doing it every Saturday and Sunday until the election in May.

    On Saturdays at 10 am
    Meet at the Marion County Democrats Headquarters
    245 High St. NE Across from the Transit Mall
    We canvass for Vanesa Nordkye for Mayor and for Linda Nishioka, Mai Vang, and Micki Varney for City Council

    On Sundays at 1 pm
    Canvass for Dave Inbody in Ward 4
    Go here to sign up as a volunteer for Dave and get more information

    If you are new to canvassing we can pair you up with an experienced canvasser. Please join us!

  • Saturday, February 7: Canvassing 101, with Ron Morgan

    Organized People Can Beat Organized Money…

    …but not if there are not enough organized people. In the last Salem mayor’s race, an unprecedented surge of organized money beat the best progressive mayor Salem has had in a couple of decades.

    Be part of the organized people who beat organized money in May 2026. Start the New Year off right by attending Canvassing 101 with guest instructor Ron Morgan from DPO on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Ron will share best-known canvassing practices, and a panel of extraordinary local canvassers will share their tips.

    Ron Morgan, DPO

    Canvassing 101, with Ron Morgan

    Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 a.m.
    Marion County Dems Office
    245 High Street NE

    Canvassing Mentors Needed

    Be part of expanding Salem’s organized people. To win a mayor’s race, re-elect three outstanding progressive city councilors and win one more progressive seat on the council, we need more organized people knocking on doors.

    If you are an experienced canvasser, volunteer to have a less-experienced person walk with you to make canvassing seem less mysterious.

    If you would like to become a mentor, contact Kathy Graham at
    kgraham@willamette.edu or text or call 503-510-7123.

    Organized People Still Need Some Money

    Help Progressive Salem help our candidates. Send a check to:

    Progressive Salem
    P.O. Box 224
    Salem, OR 97308

    Or donate via ActBlue (also see link at the top of this page).
    If you have not yet paid your $25 dues for the 2025-2026 election year, you can send a check to the same address or pay online at the link above.
    Thank you for helping make Salem more progressive.