November 8, 2026
Beth Jones

Turner, OR. – Turner City Councilor Beth Jones, a longtime conservative and community advocate, has filed to run for Oregon House District 17, pledging to advance constitutional principles, strengthen public safety, and restore accountability in state government. Jones said her campaign will focus on ensuring Oregon’s institutions remain transparent, responsive, and grounded in service to the people of East Salem, Turner, Aumsville, Stayton, Sublimity, Mill City, Detroit, Lyons, Idanha, and surrounding communities. She provided the following information in a press release:

“Beth Jones has my full endorsement as the Senator for this district. Republicans in Oregon would be well served with her in the House. Her understanding of wildfire recovery, natural resources and the rural landscape is just a natural fit,” Senator Fred Girod, SD 9.

Her endorsements are extensive and include the following as of today; 

Senator Fred Girod

Senator Diane Linthicum

Senator Cedric Hayden 

Senator Dick Anderson

Senator Dennis Linthicum

Senator Brian Boquist

Commissioner Danielle Bethell

Turner Mayor Michael Schaufler

Turner Councilor Jill Dobson

Turner Councilor Connie Miller

Stayton Councilor Jordan Ohrt

Stayton Councilor Steve Sims

Mill City Mayor Tim Kirsch

Mill City Councilor Dawn Plotts

Salem Keizer School Board Director Satya Chandragiri, M.D.

Lead Council on Constitutional Gun Bill against Measure 114, Tony Aiello, Jr

Marion County Farmer Stuart Olson

AMES Research Laboratories, Inc. owner, Dama Curtright

Valley Roofing owner, Jon Taylor 

“It’s very humbling to receive so many endorsements already and I will continue working hard to earn the voter’s endorsements over the next few months during the campaign,” said Jones. 


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