Shane Matthews

Shane Matthews

Nonpartisan

Salem City Council Ward 3

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor: Trevor Phillips (Nonpartisan)

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Last election

November 5, 2024

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Shane Matthews is a member of the Salem City Council in Oregon, representing Ward 3. Matthews assumed office on January 13, 2025. Matthews' current term ends in 2029.

Matthews ran for election to the Salem City Council to represent Ward 3 in Oregon. Matthews won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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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Campaign themes

2024

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Preceded by Trevor Phillips	Salem City Council Ward 3 2025-Present	Succeeded by -