Salem, OR. — Anna Munson announced her candidacy for Oregon House District 19, citing decades of community involvement, recent work in the state Capitol, and a commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent governance.
Munson previously ran for Marion County Clerk in 2024, saying she sought to protect voter confidence and ensure every ballot counted. In 2025, she worked in the Oregon Capitol while teaching constitutional studies at River Impact University, an experience she says sharpened her understanding of the differences between federal constitutional foundations and state legislative procedures.
Now 68, Munson lives in Salem on a fixed income with her disabled veteran husband. She said rising living costs and tax increases have made it difficult for long-time residents to remain in their homes. “It is challenging to afford to live in our home of more than 40 years, but more importantly we cannot afford to move, and I know we are not alone,” Munson said.
Munson criticized recent legislative decisions to raise taxes despite what she described as broad public opposition, arguing that a supermajority in the Legislature has become disconnected from constituents. She said she is running to challenge what she views as a culture of solving problems primarily through increased spending.
“The money comes from taxpayers, and it is not endless,” Munson said. She emphasized a platform centered on evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and transparency, saying those principles are necessary to rebuild public trust after decades of single-party control.
If elected, Munson said she plans to work closely with Oregon businesses and key industries, including agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing, to strengthen the state’s economy. She said her priorities include listening to constituents, learning from diverse perspectives, and advancing what she described as common-sense, solution-oriented leadership.
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