Organized People CAN Beat Organized Money
We believe in the power of bold ideas and transformative leadership to shape a brighter future for Salem, Oregon. Our mission is to elect progressive candidates who share a vision of equity, opportunity, and innovation for our community. With passion, purpose, and the collective strength of volunteers and donors, we’re not just imagining a better Salem — we’re building it, one vote at a time.
Upcoming
First Tuesday with Micki Varney
Meet up with your Progressive Salem friends at First Tuesday, January 6th, 4:30-6:30 at the Taproot Lounge and Café, 356 State St., Salem
January 10 Kickoff party for Vanessa Nordyke
At the Willamette Heritage Ctr, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301. More info here.
Spotlight
Happy Thanksgiving and Hmong New Year!
Hello Salem! With Thanksgiving around the corner, I wish you and your family the very best. A great time to spend with family, appreciate and count our blessings, and acknowledge the…
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…
Save the date: Vanessa Nordyke campaign kick-off party
Time & Location Jan 10, 2026, 6:30 PM Spinning Room @ Willamette Heritage Ctr, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301 RSVP here About the event Join Us for an Evening…
Mark your calendar for First Tuesday with Mai Vang
Meet up with your Progressive Salem friends at First Tuesday, December 2nd, 4:30-6:30 at the Taproot Lounge and Café, 356 State St., Salem. Join us for a conversation with Mai Vang,…
First Tuesday at the Taproot Lounge and Cafe
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…
Progressive Salem supports Linda Nishioka for Ward 2
Linda Nishioka has served Salem’s Ward 2 with dedication and a depth of experience since joining the City Council in August 2022. Her transition from a distinguished healthcare career —including 22…
Join us on Labor Day to support workers
Look for Progressive Salem’s booth at the protest! September 1, 1:00-4:00 at The Capitol, Center and Summer Streets
Event: Autocracy and Oligarchy in American History
Local Keizer resident Larry Scruggs, who has a doctorate in urban studies, will examine how autocratic tendencies and oligarchic structures have influenced our nation’s political and economic development from the founding…
How we win an election
A presentation by Tina Calos, Kirk Leonard, and Chris Hoy Saturday, August 2, 10 am at the Marion Democrats HQ The program will introduce new members and prospective members to Progressive…
Event: How we win an election
On Saturday, August 2, at 10:00am, Progressive Salem will host aprogram at the Democratic Headquarters, 245 High St NE. Thisprogram is entitled, “How we win an Election,” and will feature TinaCalos…