May 18th, 2021

Linn Dems endorse Ecker, Newton-Vasquez,
Bricker and Sheppy for GAPS School Board

Deadline to vote is 8 tonight
The Linn County Democratic Central Committee has unanimously endorsed four candidates in school board races for the Greater Albany Public Schools in themSpecial District Election that ends tonight (Tuesday, May 18). Ballots must be placed in an official ballot drop box by 8 tonight. (Links to ballot drop sites in Linn and Benton counties can be found below.)
The Linn Democrats endorse:
• Frank Bricker, Zone 1.
• Willard Sheppy, Zone 2.
• Alison Ecker and Denee Newton-Vasquez, At-Large Position 2 (a three-way race)
Each of the four candidates spoke and fielded questions April 17 during the Linn County Democrats' Special Endorsement Session on Zoom. Seventeen Linn County Democratic Precinct Committee People voted.
The four candidates align with our values, and we appreciate their strong support for equity, diversity and inclusion.
If you haven't voted and you live in the Greater Albany Public Schools district, we urge you to vote for Frank, Willard and Alison or Denee.
– Linn County Democrats
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Linn County Ballot Drop Sites

Benton County Ballot Drop Sites

​Watch the May 4 Albany School Board Candidates Forum, presented by the Linn County Oregon Unit of the League of Women and debate students from South and West Albany high schools.