The election is not over until it is over. We will be looking at election results so far.
The count continues. Join like-minded progressive friends for conversation and fellowship.
Taproot Lounge and Cafe
356 State Street, Salem
4:30 to 6:30
Tuesday, June 2
It’s a busy week! We hope to see you out there!
Get more details on these events at Link Tree
First Tuesday at Taproot will include special guests Mai Vang, candidate for City Council, Ward 6, and David Inbody, candidate in Ward 4. Please join us for a time of fellowship and good fun along with good food and beverages.
Hope to see you there.
Taproot Lounge and Cafe
356 State Street, Salem
4:30 to 6:30
Tuesday, April 7
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
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.
Taproot Lounge and Cafe
356 State Street, Salem
Tuesday, March 3, 4:30 to 6:30
Micki Varney, candidate for city council
and Vanessa Nordyke, candidate for mayor
Join like-minded progressive friends and meet Micki and Vanessa in a small group setting
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
If you are new to canvassing we can pair you up with an experienced canvasser. Please join us!
Taproot Lounge and Café
356 State Street, Salem
4:30 to 6:30
David Inbody, will be our special guest. David is running for election to represent Ward 4 in May. Ward 4 includes most of Salem south of Kuebler. This seat is currently held by Deanna Gwyn, a Republican and real estate agent, with a narrow perspective.
Meet David, learn about his background and what he can bring to Salem, and how you might help with his campaign.
…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.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Marion County Dems Office
245 High Street NE
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.
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.
Please join us for First Tuesday at the Taproot Lounge and Cafe at 356 State Street, Salem, on November 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30. Come in after work to share some snacks and conversation with like-minded people.
Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 City Councilor, will join us at 5 p.m. to tell us about her candidacy for re-election and answer your questions.
Hope to see you there!
Look for Progressive Salem’s booth at the protest!
September 1, 1:00-4:00 at The Capitol, Center and Summer Streets
