Nathan Soltz

Nathan Soltz

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Democratic Party of Oregon Chair

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Last election

May 21, 2024

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Nathan Soltz is an officeholder of the Democratic Party of Oregon Chair.

Soltz ran for election to the Salem City Council to represent Ward 3 in Oregon. Soltz lost in the primary on May 21, 2024.

In March 2025, Soltz was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Oregon.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Salem, Oregon (2024)

General election

General election for Salem City Council Ward 3

Shane Matthews won election in the general election for Salem City Council Ward 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Shane Matthews (Nonpartisan)	96.6	5,307
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	185

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,492
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Salem City Council Ward 3

Shane Matthews defeated Nathan Soltz in the primary for Salem City Council Ward 3 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Shane Matthews (Nonpartisan)	50.4	2,135
	Submit photo	Nathan Soltz (Nonpartisan)	49.4	2,093
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	9

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,237
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2024

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