Endorsements

Gladys Rivera

Hood river city council president

As the first Latina elected official in my community, I know how powerful representation truly is. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Jessica for Congress. She’s working to become the first Latina in District 3 to congress — and that matters. Lived experience shapes policy. Perspective shapes priorities. And diversity in leadership strengthens democracy. Jessica has been an attentive listener, a people-first leader, and a voice for working families who too often feel unheard. She understands that real change starts with community, not special interests. It’s time Oregon’s congressional delegation reflects the strength, resilience, and diversity of our communities.

Douglas Stepina

hood river city council member

Jessica takes the time to listen to individuals in order to understand and address the large range of critical challenges facing diverse groups of Oregonians in the 3rd district. Her empathetic and agile approach to combatting the issues threatening the health of our democracy is sorely needed in order for the Democratic Party to be efficient and effective going forward. We need dedicated progressive leadership in Washington in 2027 and Jessica is ready to fight for us.

Amanda Goeke

hood river city council member

Track AIPAC

rejecting aipac candidate

We are proud to endorse Jessica Salas for Congress in Oregon's 3rd Congressional District!! Rep. Maxine Dexter’s tenure began in secrecy and betrayal. She was propelled into office by a hidden pipeline of AIPAC money funneled through dark money networks, a fact she has never publicly reckoned with. Now in Congress, she offers tepid criticism of Israel instead of forcefully applying the internal pressure needed to shift the tide in Congress and end U.S. complicity in genocide. Jessica Salas represents the integrity Oregon deserves. She is running a transparent campaign free from the corrupting influence of AIPAC and the Israel lobby. She speaks with the moral clarity that Dexter lacks, unequivocally condemning the genocide in Gaza and demanding an immediate end to all military aid to Israel. The choice for voters is clear: a representative beholden to secret donors and empty gestures, or the principled leader who will fight for human rights without apology.

Citizen's Impeachment

courage candidate

Jessica is fighting for the people — not corporate interests. She’s a proud Latina, union member, and community advocate who knows what it’s like to struggle and still show up for others. Her platform centers on Medicare for All, housing as a human right, climate justice, workers’ rights, and reproductive freedom. Jessica believes in building a future where every Oregonian has access to healthcare, affordable housing, and a livable planet — no exceptions. It’s time for real representation — by and for the people.

Progressive Democrats of America

Oregon Chapter

Progressive Democrats of America, Oregon Chapter endorses Jessica Salas for Congressional District 3 because she rejects corporate/AIPAC/dark money, supports the Palestinian people, Is willing to challenge the current Democratic Congressional leadership and the Democratic Party establishment, is a movement candidate and supports rural and farming communities in District 3. Jessica Salas is a true progressive who stands up for the people, for social and environmental justice and for working, rural and marginalized families.

Mental Health Now - Designation

2026 Mental Health Now Candidate

Signal to voters that this candidate has committed to advancing mental health policy.

COMMUNITY ENDORSEMENTS

Seth Todd

portlander of the year: og anti fascist frog

I want leadership that will fight alongside us against the rising fascism in this country. It's why Jessica is the only option for Oregon 3rd Congressional district. Rep. Dexter not only takes money from AIPAC but has stood firm in her belief that there are some good ICE agents. Lemme reassure you there are no good fascist gestapo. So, this May vote Maxine out. Vote for Jessica Salas. Someone that will actually have our back against fascism.

Devon Lawson

Member, Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission*

(Titles and affiliations are for identification only. This endorsement is made in Devon’s personal capacity and does not represent the views of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission or the State of Oregon. No public resources were used in connection with this endorsement.)