Think Out Loud

Hear from a couple of Oregon’s new Gen Z mayors

By Malya Fass (OPB)
PORTLAND, Ore. Nov. 12, 2026 2 p.m.

Broadcast: Thursday, November 12

Several of Oregon’s new mayor-elects, elected in last week’s midterm election, are under 30.

That includes Adam Marl, Oregon City’s mayor-elect, and Ben Simmons, Drain’s mayor-elect. We’ll hear about why they ran, what they hope to accomplish and their visions for Oregon’s future.

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