TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Krishna Namburi, City Manager
FROM: Julie Hoy, Mayor
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Proclamation of the Mayor and Canvass of Votes from the May 19, 2026, Primary Election
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance
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SUMMARY:
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A primary election was held on May 19, 2026, at which time the City of Salem had candidates for Municipal Judge, Mayor, and Councilors for Wards 2, 4, 6, 8.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Information only.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
The City Recorder’s Office has received the official canvass of votes cast in the election certified by Marion and *Polk County Clerks. SRC 11.340 states the Mayor shall proclaim the results of the election immediately upon receipt of the canvass of votes in an election.
*Polk County has certified the results but may conduct a hand recount of Ward 8 pursuant to ORS 258.280(1)(b).
Attachments:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor
2. Canvass of Votes