Ken Jackola, mayor of Lebanon and Oregon National Guard veteran, announced his intention to campaign for the Republican nomination for Oregon State House District 11.
“I’m announcing my candidacy and stepping up to ensure our local voices are heard in Salem,” Jackola said. “I’ll fight against new taxes, advocate for living-wage jobs and protect the Second Amendment rights of Oregonians while bringing a local perspective as the mayor of a rural community to government decisions in Salem.”
Jackola served as Lebanon’s mayor since his election 2022 and is a veteran having served in both the Oregon Army National Guard and the United States Army. He brings years of experience as a business owner and businessman to his campaign for the legislature.
District 11 covers eastern Linn County and a portion of Marion County. The primary election will take place on May 19, 2026.
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