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Marion County, Oregon

Oregon House District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin L Mannix and Michael Welsh. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kevin L Mannix (Republican), Michael Welsh (Democrat) (also on the Working Families line) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Oregon Secretary of State's ORESTAR certified candidate filing list (read September 17, 2026).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

Oregon › Marion County › Oregon House District 21

Kevin L Mannix

R

Top priorities
  • Affordability, accountability and safety in state government
  • Streamlining housing approvals and using state land for affordable housing
  • Opposing tax breaks for data centers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kevin Mannix is a small business attorney who founded the Mannix Law Firm in Salem in 1986, per the campaign site. Mannix has lived in Salem for 52 years and has represented House District 21 since being elected in 2022, per the campaign site.

Michael Welsh

D

Top priorities
  • Lowering costs for families
  • Strengthening public education and school funding
  • Supporting local job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Welsh is an occupational safety professional with nearly two decades of experience in manufacturing, per the campaign site. Welsh serves on the City of Keizer's Multi-Modal Safety Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 21 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin L Mannix and Michael Welsh. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oregon House District 21 election in Oregon?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Marion County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Marion County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kevin L Mannix, full profileMichael Welsh, full profileOfficial Oregon election office