Candidates Corner – midterm 2022

• General News
• Governor’s Race: Christine Drazan
• Governor’s Race: Betsy Johnson
• Governor’s Race: Tina Kotek
• US Senate: Jo Rae Perkins
• US House: Alek Skarlatos
• Oregon Senate 6th District: Cedric Hayden
• Oregon Senate 7th District: Raquel Ivie
• Oregon House 7th District: Alan Stout
• Oregon House 8th District: Michael F Moore
• Oregon House 9th District: Boomer Wright
• Oregon House 10th District: Celeste McEntee
• Oregon House 12th District: Charlie Conrad
• Oregon House 13th District: Timothy S Sutherland
• Oregon House 14th District: Stan Stubblefield
• Lane County Commissioner: Ryan Ceniga
• Oregon Labor Commissioner: Cheri Helt

(click on links for the full article)

General News

• National Media Points to Oregon GOP Surge – 2022-10-26
  The nation’s Newspapers, Both the Wall Street Journal and USA Today highlighted Oregon’s big shake-up.
• Watch: Final Oregon governor debate hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive and KGW – 2022-10-19
  The three leading candidates for Oregon governor participated in a debate Wednesday night hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive and KGW. It was the final televised debate between Republican Christine Drazan, Democrat Tina Kotek and unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson before the Nov. 8 election — and took place as ballots are on their way to voters’ mailboxes. The debate was moderated by The Oregonian’s lead politics reporter Hillary Borrud and KGW anchor Laurel Porter.
• OPB Headline: Democrats Total Oregon Control Could End – 2022-10-23
  “No state in the country elects Democratic governors more reliably than Oregon, but every streak has its end.This year, after nearly 40 years of dominance, Democrats are staring down the possibility their reign is coming to a close. With ballots in this vote-by-mail state already heading out to voters, polls show Democrat Tina Kotek, a former state House speaker, running neck-and-neck with Republican Christine Drazan, the previous state House GOP leader.Oregonians are angsty after years of COVID-19 lockdowns, and amid a worsening homelessness crisis that has been particularly acute in Portland, the state’s largest city. And they’re not fans of outgoing Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat whom polls show has the lowest approval rating of any governor in the country.”
• Best-of Video Clips from Final Governor Debate – 2022-10-22
  Here are some debate clips from the final Governor’s debate. (Video)
• Nike co-founder Phil Knight declares war on Democrats in Oregon – 2022-10-16
  Nike co-founder Phil Knight said he will do anything to block Democrats from keeping their hold on Oregon’s gubernatorial seat Saturday. Knight, 84, has poured cash into the campaigns of Democrat Tina Kotek’s opponents in the governors race. He helped to kickstart a campaign from Betsy Johnson, a former Democrat running as an independent, who is serving as a major spoiler for Kotek. Johnson’s candidacy is giving Republican Christinze Drazan the opportunity she needs in a liberal electorate no longer confident in the state’s recent far-left policies.
• Governor KATU Debate: Video Highlights. Full Debate. – 2022-10-05
  Below are the highlights offered by the candidates, at the bottom is the full debate!
• CNN Says GOP at Near-Historic Election Lead – 20252-10-04
  Sometimes you see a polling result that jumps out from the page. That was the case when I saw a recently released Gallup poll on who Americans think can better handle the issue that is most important to them….Put in a historical context, this poll potentially portends very good things for Republicans come November…Gallup, unlike other pollsters, has another twist on that question. They follow it up by pressing respondents to answer which party they think can better handle the issue that they just named as the most important.
• Here are the top 3 hot-button issues that may end up deciding Oregon’s governor’s race: The Oregonian/OregonLive poll – 2022-09-30
  Issues defining the Oregon governor’s race include homelessness, crime, gun safety, drug use, climate change, affordable housing and the state’s Democratic leadership, a poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive shows.
• Phil Knight spends big to help Oregon Republicans regain power in state Legislature – 2022-09-29
  The money could be pivotal in a year when state Republicans believe they can ride voter disaffection to gains in both legislative chambers. GOP strategists think they have a chance to flip three or more seats in the state Senate — either evenly splitting with Democrats or winning a bare 16-14 majority in the chamber. The party is counting on eating into a 37-23 Democratic advantage in the House, which could eliminate the three-fifths supermajority that allows Democrats to pass any bill through the chamber on their own.
• Governor’s Poll: Drazan 32%, Kotek 31%, Betsy 18% – 2022-09-28
  The Oregonian states, “About 32% of likely Oregon voters said they would vote for Drazan if the election were today, while 31% said they would vote for Kotek, according to the poll conducted by Portland firm DHM Research. Betsy Johnson, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who is running unaffiliated, received 18% support.That puts Drazan, the former House Republican leader, and Kotek, the former House Speaker, in a statistical tie for first place given the poll’s margin of error, plus or minus 4%.”
• Watch the Bend Governor Debate Here – 2022-09-28
  the YouTube link to the Bend Oregon Governor’s debate (Video)
• Top Forecaster Upgrades Governor Race to Toss-Up – 2022-09-17
  “No race for governor has been more surprising than Oregon, which we last shifted into the competitive column at the end of July, moving it from Likely to Lean Democrat. Now, we are changing our race rating once again into the Toss Up column.Thanks to the presence of a well-funded independent candidate, private and public polling has shown the GOP nominee, former state House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, neck and neck with Democratic former House Speaker Tina Kotek.”
• Oregon governor’s race: What would Christine Drazan, Betsy Johnson and Tina Kotek each fix first? – 2022-09-13
  Christine Drazan: I find it ironic that my two opponents are suddenly extraordinarily critical of our state government. They have been in positions of extreme power for the past decade. If they felt like things were broken, why didn’t they do something about it? We need to rebuild our state agencies from the ground up. I will fire Kate Brown’s agency heads and appoint leadership that shares my commitment to customer service, transparency, and accountability to the people of Oregon.
• Where Oregon gubernatorial candidates Christine Drazan, Betsy Johnson, Tina Kotek stand on gun rights – 2022-08-31
  The Statesman Journal asked the candidates about their position on a variety of issues, from guns to abortion to forest management. We will run their answers, presented in their words, over the next several weeks.
• Oregon fed up with ‘single party control,’ says GOP nominee for gov, as race moved to ‘toss-up’ – 2022-08-26
  “We are finding Oregonians want change because of the life we’ve been living under Democratic control,” GOP gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan told the John Solomon Reports podcast. “It hasn’t just been COVID. It really has been a decade of single party control in Oregon.” Citing the atmosphere of lawlessness and disorder pervading the state’s largest city, Drazan said her campaign is emphasizing issues like education, homelessness, and public safety.
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• Another National Forecaster Downgrades Oregon Democrat Odds – 2022-08-24
  The University of Virginia Center for Politics just moved Oregon from “leans Democratic” to “toss-up”.
• Two Candidates for Governor Turn Over Their Tax Returns, Betsy Johnson Declines – 2022-08-17
  Two of the three candidates for Oregon governor this year have turned over their tax returns at WW’s request. The third, former state Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose), who is running unaffiliated with any party, declined to do so.
• Watch the First Oregon Governor Debate (Video) – 2022-07-29
  Watch video of the first Oregon governor debate, between Christine Drazan, Tina Kotek, and Betsy Johnson.
• Murmurs: Endorsements Hint at Shape of Governor’s Race – 2022-07-27
  Although election season is now in the political doldrums where campaigns go mostly dark until Labor Day, each of the three major candidates for Oregon governor made news this week.
• Oregon’s Three-Way Race for Governor – 2022-07-27
  So, you could say that this three way race is between the public employees unions vs. the historical Democrat base vs. the Republicans.*** Regardless as to how you cast it, given the registration differences, this may be the best opportunity to break the stranglehold of the Democrat liberal/progressive/public employee union cabal. And here is how it is going to play out.
• Three-way race for Oregon governor generating tsunami of campaign cash – 2022-07-22
  The top candidates for governor continue to pile up stacks of cash in the race to the top of Oregon’s political pyramid. The trio has raised over $17.1 million since January 2021, on pace to blow past the 2018 record of $40 million when Democratic Gov. Kate Brown beat former Republican Rep. Knute Buehler of Bend.
• Editorial: Governor candidatea explain their views on water – 2022-07-16
  We asked the three likely candidates for governor — Republican Christine Drazan, independent Betsy Johnson and Democrat Tina Kotek — a few questions about water. We had to abbreviate their responses in many cases and put the responses in alphabetical order.
• RSLC: Oregon Chamber Can be Flipped for GOP – 2022-07-14
  While flipping chambers in these deep blue states will be an uphill battle, we are committed to maximizing the favorable political environment by expanding our map and making Democrats sweat to defend every inch of ground they currently hold.
• New poll shows reasons for Republican optimism in Oregon legislative races – 2022-07-08
  But polls, both the internal poll released by Republicans and earlier public surveys, show that a majority of Oregon voters aren’t pleased with the state’s direction. More than 57% of the 600 likely voters surveyed by national GOP polling firm Cygnal between June 28-30 said the state was on the wrong track.
• Latest Poll Shows Red Wave Will Reach Oregon – 2022-07-07
  The poll of likely general election voters view elected Democrats in the legislature unfavorably by 13.6%. 57% think Oregon is headed in the wrong direction and likely voters say they prefer the generic Republican candidate by 4.6%. Christine Drazan leads the gubernatorial ballot by a point.
• Election pundits: The Oregon races where Republicans have a chance – 2022-07-06
  Despite a 36-year winning streak, a Democratic victory in the 2022 election for governor was called “no sure thing.” The race for the supposedly Democratic-tilting 5th Congressional seat was “too close to call.”
• Oregon gubernatorial candidates weigh in on Measure 110, their plans if elected – 2022-07-06
  News 10 asked Drazan if she is comfortable calling Measure 110 a failed policy already, when the remaining $265 million has yet to be distributed to BHRNs across the state to fund drug treatment. She explained why her answer is yes. “The core issue here that makes it a failure is the legalization of hard drugs (smaller amounts), not the expenditures and supportive treatment,” Drazan said.

Governor’s Race

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  Christine Drazan (Republican)

  • New Drazan Video Links Kotek to Brown – 2022-11-06
    Several people on this new video ad highlight the impact of the leadership of Governor Kate Brown and then-House Speaker Tina Kotek, now a governor candidate. As Christine Drazan is leading in the combined aggregated polls, these ads seem to be effective (especially since Kotek’s ads quite pervasive in the final week).
  • 8 Reasons to Vote for Amazn’ Drazan – 2022-11-07
    For those of you that are undecided, let us at the Taxpayers Association make the convincing case for Christine Drazan
  • The Choice is Clear – 2022-11-04
    A different governor will have a profound difference. Increasingly taking one-party rule for granted in this state, the Democrats have been passing legislation so complex and fast that the best they can do is to draft explicit discretion for state agencies to take care of the details. A new governor will appoint something Oregon hasn’t seen in four decades, a different worldview leading state agencies.
  • Drazan Gets $1.2M Boost, Aggregate Poll Has Her +1.7% – 2022-11-02
    Oregon Republican Candidate for Governor Christine Drazan has just received a last minute $1,250,000 donation from the Republican Governor’s Association.
  • Drazan’s New Hard Hitting Kotek-Brown Mash-Up Video – 2022-10-29
    Oregon Governor candidate Christine Drazan has released a very enlightening video ad showcasing how Oregon Governro Kate Brown and then-Speaker Tina Kotek (now Governor candidate) have worked together to bring Oregon this unique crisis’ we have today.
  • Knight Gives $500K, Drazan Has 2x Cash – 2022-10-28
    Near the end, NIKE co-founder Phil Knight has given another half-million to Republican Governor candidate Christine Drazan (total given $1.5 million). Democratic governor candidate Tina Kotek has over $600,000 actual remaining cash on hand whereas Christien Drazan has over $1.5 million.
  • Senate, House GOP Host Roundtable on Crime, Homeless with Drazan – 2022-10-25
    Oregon Republican Senate Leader Tim Knopp, House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan gathered local leaders, including mayors, current and former law enforcement to discuss solutions to the homelessness, crime, and the drug crisis in Oregon. Participants included Sen. Bill Kennemer (SD-20), HD 39 candidate Kori Haynes, HD 40 candidate Adam Baker, HD 49 candidate and Troutdale Mayor Randy Lauer, HD 52 candidate Jeff Helfrich, Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam, Gladstone Mayor Tammy Stempel, and Canby Mayor Brian Hodson.
  • Lars Larson: Debate Shows Drazan is the Way to Go – 2022-10-22
    Last night’s debate among the 3 candidates for Oregon Governor sure makes it clear for any voter with eyes to see and ears to hear. Tina Kotek keeps coming back to her support for abortion. So, she’s left with killing babies…and hoping that generates enough votes to overcome her unpopularity. Christine Drazan is the right choice.
  • Gov. Youngkin Draws Big Crowd, Big media for Drazan – 2022-10-19
    Huge crowd (nearly 2,000) and big media coverage from Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin at a rally for Oregon governor candidate Christine Drazan. You can view coverage here at Christine Drazan Facebook page.
  • Christine Drazan on Fox News: Change is Coming – 2022-10-17
    Oregon Republican candidate, Christien Drazan, was on Fox News (Video)
  • Chart: National Prediction Site Has Drazan as Winner – 2022-10-16
    Much attention has been paid to a series of recent polls, showing Frontrunner Christine Drazan en route to narrowly-defeating Tina Kotek by vote margins of 1-6%. But another metric in determining a candidates’ chances are odds. Odds are very distinct from polling numbers. They project a candidate’s actual statistical chance of victory – not the projected vote spread. For the first time, on October 14th, a political odds-making website flipped odds in favor of Republican Christine Drazan.
  • Governor Poll: Drazan Ahead by 3% – 2022-10-14
    Fox Prime Time show, Laura Ingram, featured the results of the Real Clear poll average showing Christine Drazan holding a large 3% lead over Tina Kotek. (Video)
  • Drazan Ad Features Crime Victim, 1000 Criminals Released – 2022-10-13
    Oregon Republican Governor candidate, Christine Drazan, released this new video advertisement that showcases a woman who was assaulted.
  • America’s Underdog Governor to Rally for Drazan. Please Come! – 2022-10-11
    The Christine Drazan campaign has announced that America’s underdog Governor, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, is coming to Oregon to rally for Christine Drazan. Governor Glenn Youngkin shocked the nation last year when he ran as an outsider who beat the former Virginia Governor by running on a campaign of low taxes, parents rights, government transparency and pocketbook issues. Now he is coming to Oregon to support Oregon Governor candidate Christine Drazan who is leading in the polls and shares the vision of being a Governor who listens to the people.
  • Christine Drazan’s Strategic Masterstroke Started With a Case of FOMO (Audio) – 2022-10-09
    Today, my guest is Connor Radnovitch, who covered Drazan as a legislative reporter for the Statesman Journal in Salem and whose cover piece for this week’s WW is a super-comprehensive profile of her. Connor and I will discuss what it is about Chrstine that has so many people thinking that this might be the year Portland gets theoretically painted red. (Audio)
  • Video Highlights from Medford Governor Debate – 2022-10-09
    Below are highlights from the debate, 6 clips featured from the Christine Drazan website and one clip featured from the Betsy Johnson website (as of time of posting).
  • Betsy, Drazan Both Make Front Page National News – 2022-10-09
    Oregon Republican candidate Christine Drazan was featured on the front page of Yahoo News (8 million viewers) and Oregon unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson made the front page of Fox News today.
  • Phil Knight Who Gave Betsy $3M, Now Gives $1M to Drazan – 2022-10-06
    According to the Oregon Elections ORESTAR reporting, NIKE founder Phil Knight just donated one million dollars to Oregon Republican governor candidate Christine Drazan. Previously, Phil Knight donated over $3.5 million to unaffiliated candidate, Betsy Johnson, over the past few months. This Phil Knight donation occurred on the day after the Republican Governor’s Association donated $1.5 million to Christine Drazan.
  • Drazan Ad Hits Kotek Hard Over Sexual Harassment Scandal – 2022-10-06
    Oregon governor candidate Christien Drazan released this video ad detailing the widely reported problems then Speaker Kotek had in handling sexual harassment investigation occurring in the State Capitol under Speaker’s Kotek’s jurisdiction.
  • 4 Polls Now Show Drazan Ahead … Kotek Slipping!!! – 2022-10-05
    Four different polls shows Oregon governor candidate Christine Drazan ahead of both Tina Kotek and Betsy Johnson.
  • Drazan offers Up Her Own Best Debate Clips – 2022-09-30
    Both Oregon governor candidates, Christine Drazan (Republican) and Betsy Johnson (Unaffiliated) on their respective websites, offered these video clips of their best moments from the Bend Governor’s debate (Video).
  • Republican Christine Drazan Maintains Strong Poll Numbers In Oregon Governor’s Race – Now Leading! – 2022-09-29
    Republican Christine Drazan is holding on to her strong poll numbers in the race for governor in Oregon. If Drazan wins this race, she will be the first Republican to do so since the 1980s. It’s starting to look like she could actually pull this off. It is the sleeper race of 2022 that no one saw coming.
  • Christine Drazan, Tina Kotek neck-and-neck in race for Oregon governor, new poll from The Oregonian/OregonLive shows – 2022-09-28
    Republican Christine Drazan and Democrat Tina Kotek are neck-and-neck in the three-way race for governor six weeks before the November election, according to a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive. About 32% of likely Oregon voters said they would vote for Drazan if the election were today, while 31% said they would vote for Kotek, according to the poll conducted by Portland firm DHM Research. Betsy Johnson, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who is running unaffiliated, received 18% support.
  • Oregon’s Republican Hope – 2022-09-28
    Oregon hasn’t had a Republican governor since the Reagan administration. Its registered-voter rolls currently boast upwards of 270,000 more Democrats than Republicans, although independents outnumber both; its state legislature is run by a bicameral Democratic supermajority, and every statewide office is currently occupied by a Democrat; and Oregonians backed Joe Biden over Donald Trump by more than 16 points in the 2020 presidential election. It is, by all measures, a deep-blue state.
  • Could a Republican win the governorship in Oregon? – 2022-09-26
    THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Republican nominee Christine Drazan has a legitimate shot at winning, thanks in large part due to a Democrat-turned-Independent who could act as a spoiler. Polls show the race is tightening and we’ll get some analysis from an expert on Oregon politics.
  • At 100% Vote Score, Taxpayers Association Ednorses Drazan – 2022-09-26
    The Taxpayers Association of Oregon looked at the taxpayer votes of the Oregon governor candidates and found that candidate Christine Drazan was the only candidate to score 100% “A” rating across three Legislative Sessions.
  • Drazan Ad Boldly Says “Name One Thing…” – 2022-09-25
    Oregon Republican Governor candidate, Christine Drazan, released a new video ad that says “Name one thing that is better today than a decade ago”.
  • Drazan, Kotek Both Get $1 Million – 2022-09-22
    The Washington Free Beacon reports that Democratic Governors Association has poured over a million dollars into the Tina Kotek campaign, its largest contribution yet in the state. At the same time, the Republican Governor Association has gifted $1 million to the Christine Drazan campaign (their total has been $2.6).
  • Christine Drazan Unveils “Throw It Out” Video Ad (Video) – 2022-09-20
    The Christine Drazan campaign debut a new ad this month saying “When something is this rotten, it’s time to throw it out. My opponents believe they are entitled to power, so, they lie, distract and divide. Change is coming.” Watch the video.
  • Linn County Republicans Fume at “Unacceptable” Defections From Christine Drazan – 2022-09-15
    “We must recognize that some are not fully backing our Gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan,” wrote the Linn County Republican Party Central Committee in a Sept. 13 email. “As Republicans this is unacceptable.” VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!
  • The Difference Between Kotek’s and Drazan’s Ads – 2022-09-11
    “There could be no clearer illustration of the difference between the left and the right than the YouTube commercials of Christine Drazen and Tina Kotek. Drazen’s commercials talk about Oregon, Kotek’s about Kotek. But the most telling difference is this: Drazen’s commercials allow you to ‘skip’ them after a few seconds and get back to your YouTube viewing, Kotek forces you to watch her lengthy, narcissistic commercials in their entirety.”
  • Lars Larson: Christine Drazan is Right Choice for Oregon – 2022-09-10
    Drazan could bring back law and order, clear the homeless camps, and shut down the abortion tourism Democrats are buying with your tax dollars. Your other options support killing babies. When you’re offered the choice of Democrat, former democrat or real change, my vote, if I voted in Oregon, would go to Republican Christine Drazan.
  • Christine Drazan Joins America’s Newsroom (Video) – 2022-09-09
    Christine Drazan Joins America’s Newsroom (Video)
  • TV Coverage: Drazan’s Maryland Governor Visit (Video) – 2022-09-07
    Oregon governor candidate Christine Drazan had Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in town to host a business roundtable about how Oregon’s crime crisis and the needs to help restore businesses in Oregon. Drazan said, “I was proud to join with Governor Larry Hogan in Portland today to speak with community leaders about how we can tackle crime and homelessness in this state.“
  • Maryland Governor Pens WSJ Piece for Drazan, Explains Oregon Riot Mistakes – 2022-09-06
    “With even Democrats like Joe Biden now distancing themselves from the defund-the-police movement, it’s time to put this far-left lunacy to rest. Nowhere in America is there a clearer opportunity for change than in Oregon, where Republican Christine Drazan is running for governor to move her state in a new pro-law-enforcement direction. I’ll be campaigning for her there this week. Oregon was one of the centers of this dangerous movement. In 2020, when riots broke out in Portland, city and state leaders seemed more concerned with blaming police than restoring order and holding violent rioters accountable. Instead of backing up law enforcement, Portland politicians passed reckless measures to defund it. The results have been predictable and tragic: Homicides surged 207% in less than two years.”
  • Christine Drazan on FOX News – 2022-09-02
    Oregon Governor candidate Christine Drazan made it on Fox News (Video)
  • Timber Unity Endorses Drazan for Governor – 2022-09-01
    We believe she will continue to Stand Up for the natural resource workers and their jobs when she’s elected as the next Governor of Oregon. We know that on day one, she is the leader who is most equipped to roll back the extreme agendas we have all suffered under. She will be the one to bring meaningful change for those of us who are tired of the same ol’ song and dance. We have had enough! Vote Christine Drazan for Oregon’s next Governor.
  • Farmers, Realtors Endorse Christine Drazan in Oregon Governor’s Race – 2022-08-31
    Oregon Republican Gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan scored the endorsements of two key groups in the state — the Oregon Association of Realtors and the Oregon Farm Bureau, the Willamette Week reported Tuesday.
  • Christine Drazan: A new direction for Oregon (Opinion) – 2022-08-28
    I’m running for governor because I want to improve the lives of Oregon families across our state. Earlier this month, I released my Roadmap for Oregon’s Future. It’s my plan to lead Oregon in a new direction by tackling homelessness, public safety, affordability, education and more. It’s the product of countless conversations I’ve had with Oregonians from all walks of life across the state. This roadmap represents my commitment to serve the needs of Oregonians with a clear vision for change, starting on Day One.
  • Drazan Gets $1M Boost! … Kotek Left in 3rd Place – 2022-08-12
    Christine Drazan just received today a one million dollar donation from the Republican Governors Association. That is a sign that national watchers see this race as winnable and are investing heavily into it.
  • NFIB Backs Christine Drazan for Governor – 2022-08-11
    “Christine Drazan’s proven record of small-business support, her professional experience, and her gutsy leadership while serving in the legislature makes her the best choice for Oregon’s next governor,” said Anthony Smith, Oregon state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), speaking for the NFIB OR PAC, which made the endorsement.
  • Drazan Calls State of Emergency on Homeless, Issues Action Plan – 2022-08-09
    “There are more people living on the street today in Oregon than at any point in our state’s history. Even worse, Oregon ranks dead last in the U.S. with the highest number of homeless children. This is a crisis worsened every day by addiction, with our state recording the second highest addiction rates in the nation, without access to adequate mental and behavioral health supports. We can and must respond to this crisis comprehensively with all federal, state, local, nonprofit and community partners coordinating and communicating to offer both accountability and compassionate support.
  • Christine Drazan Delivers Best Line During the Debate – 2022-08-05
    This video clip below is by far the best line from the Governor’s first TV debate
  • Post-Debate: Kotek Morphing into a Lousy Republican? – 2022-08-01
    Drazan played heavy with biography. Drazan started her opening speech by telling a personal story on growing up in a rural Oregon family hit hard by tough economic times and where her parents personally felt abandoned and left out by the politicians who had no care on the impact of their failed policies. Drazan’s comments helped wield the personal human interest story in tandem with the outsider/voter frustration spirit. Good choice.
  • Drazan TV Ad Hits Kotek, Johnson on Sales Tax – 2022-07-26
    Oregon Republican candidate Christine Drazan has just released a new video ad that hits Democrat Governor candidate Tina Kotek and Non-Affiliated candidate Betsy Johnson for supporting a hidden sales tax (a long standing no no among Oregonian voters).
  • Christine Drazan TV Interview: Topics – Election Reform, Guns, Greater Idaho (Video) – 2022-07-19
    Watch the full TV interview on this link where Drazan addresses top priorities, gun laws, Greater Idaho, election reform
  • Christine Drazan has no plans to proactively push abortion limitations in Oregon – 2022-07-18
    Drazan said if a bill came to her desk to expand abortion access she would veto it. But she does not plan to proactively push laws to limit abortion rights in Oregon in the Democrat-controlled legislature.
  • GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan talks energy in Central Oregon – 2022-07-15
    Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan, who spoke to a business gathering in Bend this week, told NewsChannel 21 on Friday that her vision for Oregon is much different than the policies of departing Democrat Kate Brown. (Video)
  • Christine Drazan answers OPB’s questions on abortion – 2022-07-14
    Christine gave faily generic answers, and is not focusing on abortion since it is already Oregon law. Click to read more.
  • Drazan Leads in new Governor Poll – 2022-07-08
    Republican nominee for governor Christine Drazan and Democratic nominee Tina Kotek are leading in the three-way race for Oregon governor, according to new survey results released Thursday from a poll paid for by legislative Republicans.Drazan had a slight edge over Kotek in the poll, although the two women were in a statistical tie at 32.4% and 31.4% support from likely voters. Unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson came in third at 24.4%, which puts her within striking distance of Drazan and Kotek given the poll’s 3.94% margin of error.
  • A Message from Oregon Right to Life About the Governor’s Race – 2022-06-15
    There should be no confusion – only one candidate for governor is pro-life – Christine Drazan. She is the only candidate who will push back against Oregon’s growing reputation as an abortion tourism hot spot.
  • Republicans Unite: Pierce, Pulliam, GOP Leaders Back Christine Drazan for Governor – 2022-06-14
    Christine Drazan, Republican nominee for governor of Oregon and current polling leader, today released a growing list of endorsements of her campaign. The list is headlined by fellow GOP primary contestants Dr. Bud Pierce and Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam, Senate and House Republican Leaders Tim Knopp and Vikki Breese-Iverson, as well as 60+ elected and former elected officials.
  • Drazan Has Edge Over Kotek in Early Poll – 2022-06-01
    The poll shows a close race with Drazan taking 29.5%. Democrat Tina Kotek takes 27.5% and Democrat turned Independent Betsy Johnson takes 19.4%.
  • Drazan’s Plan For Supporting Police & Holding Criminals Accountable – 2022-05-13
    Under my administration, the days of treating police like criminals and criminals like victims will end. I will support law enforcement, the overwhelming majority of whom do their jobs with courage and distinction, and I will increase funding for our state troopers. I will ensure that laws are being enforced fairly. And when Portland politicians refuse to enforce the law and bring peace to the streets, as Governor, I will.
  • The Oregonian Editorial Board Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor – 2022-05-01
    Democratic dominance over the past decade has harmed Oregonians. She points to the continuing housing affordability crunch where well-intended policies, such as costly green building requirements, are discouraging building rather than making it easier. She notes the police-defunding movement on the left that has helped demoralize officers while gun violence, especially in Portland, surges. On education, she highlights Gov. Kate Brown’s decision to keep schools closed to in-person instruction longer than most other states, further hobbling an educational system long steeped in mediocrity. And she questions the lack of accountability in state government that forced unemployed Oregonians and desperate tenants to wait months for vital unemployment checks and rent assistance.
  • Bend Bulletin Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor – 2022-04-28
    Drazan stands out to us when we think about it that way. Talk to her or listen to her and it won’t take long to recognize why her Republican colleagues voted her as minority leader in the House. She is a skilled speaker and a thoughtful and convincing politician.
  • Christine Drazan for Governor – Official Website
    Oregon has always been my home, a place to build a better life through hard work, tough choices, and a commitment to tomorrow. I was born here, am raising a family here and have worked each and every day to promote a brighter future for our state. But today that future is dimmed by years of false promises, bad policies and backroom deals. Prices are rising, taxes are high, streets are lawless, schools are a mess, and too many of our fellow citizens are sleeping in the cold. Oregon is making national news for all the wrong reasons. I know you are tired of it—I am too. It doesn’t need to be this way. It’s time for a change. Together, we can shine a light on the path forward, restore accountability in Salem, and put Oregon back on track.

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  Betsy Johnson (lifelong Democrat who has declared Independent)

  • Why Betsy Johnson Won’t Drop Out of the Race for Oregon Governor – 2022-10-16
    But in last week’s endorsement interview with the WW editorial board, Johnson in less than 4 minutes made as concise and compelling an argument for her election as we have seen from her all year. (It was compelling even though it was delivered remotely, since Johnson was feeling under the weather.) Perhaps her strongest point: While contributions from Nike co-founder Phil Knight have helped her match her opponents toe-to-toe in fundraising, it’s her opponents who are are benefiting from out-of-state dough.
  • GOP Releases Triple Hit Ad: Brown Kotek Betsy – 2022-09-30
    The Oregon Republican Party released this video ad that targets Governor Kate Brown, unaffiliated Governor candidate Betsy Johnson and Democrat Governor candidate Tina Kotek. Will this ad be effective? (Video)
  • No thanks, Betsy – 2022-09-14
    You can often take the measure of politicians by paying attention to how little some of them actually say. The Betsy Johnson campaign has been notable in that regard. Rarely has an independent had so much money, so saturated the extremely expensive media market, and yet said so remarkably little about where she stands.
  • Tina Kotek & Betsy Johnson’s Failed Record – 2022-08-30
    Political Partisans – In Your Wallet – Soft on Crime – Anti-Business & Anti-Jobs – Failed Schools – Extreme on Abortion – Anti-Gun
  • Media Bias Hits Betsy Johnson – 2022-08-26
    The Oregonian decided to announce Johnson qualifying for the ballot yesterday by saying “On the campaign trail, Johnson has cast herself as a political outsider who would take the best ideas from both major parties, although her populist, provocative messaging sounds more targeted to Republican voters.” Here the media has now officially labeled Betsy Johnson “provocative” and “partisan” on the very first day of her ballot qualification as if there is nothing else to say on this historic moment. There is no “moderate” or “populist” or “libertarian” or “independent” or “mixed” candidates to the media, just acceptable liberal candidates and non-liberal candidates where the non-liberal candidates are labeled “provocative” and “controversial”.
  • Oregon’s Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Swears She’s A Centrist. Her Voting Record Says Otherwise. – 2022-08-24
    Betsy Johnson and her Democratic opponent Tina Kotek have each served in the Oregon legislature since the mid-2000s. During that time, Johnson sided with Kotek on bills to decriminalize drugs, reduce incarceration, and impose one of the largest tax hikes in Oregon’s history. The voting record may be a stumbling block for Johnson, who has sought to distance herself from what she’s called the “extremes” of partisan politics. The candidate has touted her “cross-party endorsements” and “no-nonsense” approach to crime and homelessness to gain an edge in a tight three-way race against Kotek and former Oregon House minority leader Christine Drazan (R.).
  • Gov Candidate Betsy Johnson Turns in Petitions on Deadline Day – 2022-08-17
    Former Democrat State Senator Betsy Johnson turned in signatures yesterday to qualify as an unaffiliated candidate for Oregon Governor. Despite eight months of news coverage, Betsy officially turned in the signatures this week. Betsy needed 23,744 valid signatures to be certified for the ballot with the campaign stating that they turned in more than 48,000.
  • Betsy Johnson Takes Wide Fundraising Lead – 2022-08-12
    Raised in 2022: Betsy Johnson $7,067,806.00, Tina Kotek $4,681,593.00, Christine Drazan $4,455,966.00
  • Betsy Johnson answers OPB’s questions on abortion – 2022-07-14
    Betsy doesn’t want restrictions on abortions and would enshrine that and gay marriage in a constitutional amendment, served on Planned Parenthood Board and would veto any anti-abortion legislation. Click to read more.
  • Betsy Johnson’s Questionable Ethics Under Debate – 2022-07-09
    Betsy Johnson claims she wants to ‘hold government accountable,’ but Oregonians must hold her accountable for past actions during her term of public office, including ethics violations, an FBI criminal investigation, and the attempt to use “legislative immunity” to escape accountability for injuries caused by her actions in a car crash.
  • Republican Governors Association, RE: Betsy Johnson – 2022-07-08
    According to the Willamette Week, in 2013, Johnson crashed into another vehicle. When the victim filed a lawsuit against Johnson, the then-state legislator tried to pass the costs off to Oregon taxpayers. Yes, you read that right.
  • Betsy Johnson Crashed Into Another Motorist. Then She Tried to Claim Legislative Immunity. – 2022-07-06
    Johnson’s efforts to shirk responsibility following the crash are relevant now because she has made accountability the cornerstone of her campaign for Oregon governor.
  • Betsy Johnson’s War of Words Week – 2022-07-01
    When I spoke with her, Johnson didn’t mince words: “You can see the deterioration of the beautiful City of Roses, now the city of roaches,” she said.” Tina Kotek’s supporters took this as a personal attack on Portlanders.
  • Johnson defends ‘City of Roaches’ comments to New York Times – 2022-06-30
    The Oregon gubernatorial candidate says she was talking about ‘trash not people’ when talking to the New York Times
  • Johnson attacks on Portland, Kotek draw mixed reactions – 2022-06-30
    “I just told the New York Times that our beautiful City of Roses was turning into the ‘city of roaches’ due to all the garbage that’s piling up,” she said. “Now, unbelievably, the forces of ‘Tent City Tina’ and some woke professor from Portland State are attempting to manufacture false outrage. My comment was about trash — not people — and they know it, and you know it.”
  • Johnson’s ‘city of roaches’ quip draws condemnation – and support – 2022-06-28
    The former Democrat, running as an independent for Oregon governor, draws lots of attention from ratcheting up the rhetoric
  • Betsy’s Besties: Johnson Sticks with Brown, Kotek When it Matters – 2022-06-13
    Betsy Johnson’s extremely well paid political consultants tell a Hollywood quality story with their TV ads, but beneath all the rhetoric about unity and change is a liberal voting record that would make even the most progressive Democrat blush. Oregon is in desperate need of change. Betsy Johnson and her bad votes are just more of the same.
  • Betsy Johnson’s No Good, Very Bad Week – 2022-06-08
    “The past week alone has shown that Betsy Johnson’s rhetoric and record will crumble under the weight and scrutiny of the general election. She is a career politician with a newfound penchant for flip-flopping on the issues. She is doing a good enough job destroying her credibility on her own, but we certainly will not shy away from continuing to highlight her flip-flops and voting record to the people of Oregon.”
  • A Historic Election May Loom – But for Spending Only – 2022-06-07
    Electoral history and the polls both say Betsy Johnson will make history in 2022. She will spend more money than ever before to come in third place.
  • Betsy Johnson for Oregon – Official Website
    I’m running for governor as an indendent leader, unaffiliated with any party, loyal only to the people of Oregon. You don’t have to leave the Democratic or Republican Party to support our campaign, you only have to want a better Oregon. Only you – not the broken political parties – can rescue Oregon from the failures of Kate Brown, Ted Wheeler, and Tina Kotek.

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  Tina Kotek (progressive Democrat)

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  • Desperate Kotek Attacks Kate Brown (Again) in Ad – 2022-11-07
    Democrat candidate Tina Kotek appears desperate as her latest video ad calls out Oregon Governor by name and said she “did nothing” to stop homelessness. Kotek in her own ad says she will “enforce the law”, yet it was Kotek that voted to reduce prison times for all sorts of criminal offenses. What good is the law if you gut the law and let people out early?
  • FOX’s Ingram Roasts Tina Kotek – 2022-10-31
    FOX’s Ingram Roasts Tina Kotek (Video)
  • Senator Bernie Sanders Visits Oregon in Support of Tina Kotek and Others – 2022-10-28
    “Senator Bernie Sanders represents everything that is wrong about the radical left’s platform. His policies are dangerous and reckless, and as we’ve seen in Oregon, further contribute to the instability our country is facing. The detrimental effects of such radical policies in Oregon under Kate Brown and Tina Kotek’s leadership are no different. That’s why we’re working hard to stop radicals like Sanders, Brown, and Kotek from dictating our way of life and destroying opportunities for Oregon families. Ending the tyranny of the left starts with electing commonsense Republican leaders this fall!”
  • Kotek Speaker Wants to Abolish Crisis Pregnancy Charities – 2022-10-23
    Here is what Senator Warren said “…those crisis pregnancy centers that are there to fool people who are looking for pregnancy termination help outnumber true abortion clinics by three to one…We need to shut them down here in Massachusetts and we need to shut them down all around the country.”
  • Tina Kotek’s long history of harassment – 2022-10-19
    “Taking a look back at Tina Kotek’s long history of harassment, and her influence in the Oregon legislature to cover it up, it comes as no surprise that this most recent report of her wrongdoing is marked by missed deadlines, political leanings, and doesn’t even give Kotek a slap on the wrist,” said RGA Spokeswoman Kaitlin Price.
  • Kotek Rally Speaker Wants to Break Up Fred Meyer – 2022-10-21
    U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren blamed rising prices, not on record high inflation or the Federal Government spending nearly five trillion in above budget spending, but rather on Fred Meyer parent company Kroger for raising prices. Senator Warren even suggested that Kroger is too big and should be broken up.
  • Legislative Investigation Begins Over Kotek’s Political Threats – 2022-10-20
    OPB states, “In an hours-long hearing, two former state representatives and a sitting state senator shared personal accounts of Kotek threatening to kill bills and other political retribution as she sought to pass priority legislation as speaker. Former state Rep. Diego Hernandez, who lodged the hostile workplace complaint that prompted the hearing, said he slipped into depression after a heated conversation in which he said Kotek threatened to end his political career if he would not vote as she wanted. “I felt crushed,” Hernandez said. “I felt traumatized.”
  • Powerful Video: Rape Victim Condemns Kotek’s Mass Criminal Release – 2022-10-18
    Oregon Crime Victims United issued a compelling video of rape victim and victim advocate, Danielle Tudor, explaining why governor candidate Tina Kotek’s voting record has putting criminals out of the street early which is dangerous and an injustice.
  • Oregonian Trashes Kotek … in Their Endorsement? – 2022-10-17
    “Our endorsement, however, comes with deep reservations about Kotek’s ability to overcome partisan gamesmanship, show independence from her longtime donors and lead with a true commitment to all Oregonians. Her opponents accurately and convincingly laid out why so many – even in Kotek’s own party ­– are wary of her taking the reins, from broken promises to legislation she pushed that favors Democratic donors and allies. The abuses of one-party rule and Kotek’s own manipulations make this our most conflicted endorsement in recent years.”
  • Chart Shows Brown-Kotek Spiking Business Tax Dollars – 2022-10-12
    When Tina Kotek became House Speaker and Kate Brown became Governor they helped pass scores of new businesses taxes. As the chart shows, as measured by corporate excise taxes collections it more than doubled and soared well above historic levels.
  • Why is Tina Kotek burying endorsements? – 2022-10-11
    “Based on her track record of silence on a number of unsettling claims, and her attempts to shy away from her record of failures, it comes as no surprise that Tina Kotek is opting for the same tactic when it comes to her ties to these controversial and unpopular leaders,”said RGA Spokeswoman Kaitlin Price. “Oregonians are long overdue for accountable and transparent leaders in Salem; not more of the same complacency that Kotek has already proved she’s a part of.”
  • Biden to Join Big Tax Kotek on “Lowering Costs” Summit (No Joke) – 2022-10-11
    President Joe Biden has spent nearly $5 trillion in EXTRA spending programs (Infrastructure bill, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, etc …) since he took office 22 months ago. Biden will be meeting governor candidate, Tina Kotek, on the topic of “lowering costs for American families.”
  • Lars Larson: Kotek Has a Child Sex Abuse Problem on Her Hands – 2022-10-10
    The former House Speaker wants softer punishment for sex offenders. Almost a decade ago, Tina Kotek championed a law that reduced penalties for people who commit sexual crimes against kids … right down to 12 year olds. The newest Tina twist is her endorsement of fellow Democrat and convicted drug felon Ramiro RJ Navarro. What RJ didn’t make public was hiring a field director for his campaign who has a conviction for abusing a child. The victim of that sexual crime was under 14 years old and a court sentenced him to six years in prison.
  • Biden Speedy Visit to Oregon (to Bail Out Kotek) – 2022-10-08
    President Joe Biden just announced a quick visit to Oregon and Washington. His office declined to disclose timing, place or who he will meet. Biden’s visit comes as Washington is close to losing their US Senator (Patty Murray) and Oregon is witnessing governor candidate Christine Drazan leading in four different polls. Additionally, Christine Drazan just received a million dollar donation from NIKE founder, Phil Knight, after Knight previously gave $3.5 million to unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson. The day before that million dollar donation, the Republican Governor’s Association gave $1.5 million to Drazan.
  • State GOP Files Complaint Over Illegal Kotek Conduct – 2022-10-08
    Oregon Republican National Committeewoman Tracy Honl has filed a complaint with Oregon’s Secretary of State, Shemia Fagan, in response to recent reports that Democrat Candidate for Governor, Tina Kotek, secretly promised to take specific actions as governor to induce a rival candidate, Natalie Paravicini, to withdraw from the governor’s race.
  • Oregon GOP official alleges Democratic nominee Tina Kotek broke state law – 2022-10-07
    The complaint, submitted by Oregon Republican National Committeewoman Tracy Honl, alleges that Kotek broke an Oregon law that prohibits anyone from promising something of value to induce a candidate to stop running.
  • New Emails: More Problems Over Kotek’s Political Investigations – 2022-10-06
    The Willamette Week reported the lawyers draft heavily favored Kotek in finding that the events likely went as Hernandez claimed, but her conduct of alleged threats did not violate legislative rules. Weird! “The evidence more closely supports Hernandez’s version of the events,” Healy wrote. “That said, even assuming Hernandez’s recollection is correct, the evidence does not suggest that the conversation was anything more than what Kotek characterized as a ‘contentious political conversation on a tough day in my role as Speaker.’”
  • Two Times Kotek Blasts Gov Brown During Debate – 2022-10-05
    Twice during the Oregon Governor’s KATU-TV Debate, Tina Kotek, criticized Governor Kate Brown. She knows Governor Kate Brown has been rated as the most disliked/unpopular Governor in Americas two years in a row. Tine Kotek also knows that Christine Drazan has been showing a lead in four different polls
  • 57% of Kotek Voters Think Oregon is on Right Track! – 2022-10-03
    Last week’s Oregonian poll found among Oregon Governor candidate Tina Kotek supporters that, “57% of Kotek backers said Oregon is on the right track and 22% said they didn’t know if it is headed the right or wrong way.” That’s right — 57% think things are OK and another 22% are not sure.
  • Brown, Kotek Kept Kids Out of Classroom, Test Scores Plummet – 2022-09-28
    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed SB 744 (2021) ending reading and math proficiency requirements for graduation 2021 through 2024. The argument was that the existing educational proficiency standards were flawed. The Oregon Department of Education released the statewide testing results for 2021-2022, and Oregon students’ reading, writing, and math skills plunged.
  • Kotek Hypocrisy: Ad Links Rivals to Riots … Riots Her Office Helped? – 2022-09-28
    Oregon Democratic governor candidate, Tina Kotek, has launched a video ad showing images of January 6th rioters along with images of some Oregon Capitol December 2020 rioters. It then implies that Kotek’s competitive candidates are part of this chaos, not with any facts, but just by showing the images together.
  • Kotek’s Cowboy Hat Stunt Betrays Rural Oregon Values – 2022-09-19
    Wearing a cowboy hat is common among candidates, but Oregon Governor candidate, Tina Kotek, wearing the whole western outfit as she rides in The Pendleton rodeo is a stark metaphor of everything wrong with Kotek and her anti-rural Oregon policies. (Rumor has it that she only rode a few blocks before making an early exit).
  • Voters Flee Oregon, Cite Fears Over Kotek Win – 2022-09-15
    “We moved 1 yr ago … my husband & I were both born in Oregon. The insane politics, the deterioration of once beautiful cities & TAXES drove us out. We find Arizona quite nice…and as they say “birds of a feather flock together “.
  • Decoding Kotek’s Big Speech for Fibs – 2022-09-05
    Oregon Governor candidate and former House Speaker Tina Kotek wrote a letter to the Sunday Oregonian making it one of the largest audiences she will have in the whole campaign. We de-code it to lay-out the truth behind her misrepresentations and absurd statements. TINA KOTEK: “I’m running for governor because I’m a problem solver.” REALITY: Which “problem” exactly has Kotek solved?
  • National Forecaster Downgrades Kotek – 2022-07-29
    The Cook Report said, “Three-way election contests are a tricky thing. A well-funded third-party candidate can often play spoiler, allowing the minority party even in a state that largely leans to the opposite party to sneak through a win. Such are the dynamics playing out in the open Oregon gubernatorial race, giving Republicans an increasingly plausible opportunity”
  • Tina Kotek answers OPB’s questions on abortion – 2022-07-14
    Tina, like Betsy, supports no limitations and wants to make a constitutional amendment. Click here for more.
  • Democratic Rival Also Criticizes Betsy Johnson Over Car Crash Defense – 2022-07-07
    The Republican and Democratic nominees for Oregon governor can agree on at least one thing: that Betsy Johnson, their unaffiliated rival, should not have tried to pass on the costs of a car accident to taxpayers or tried to shield herself from a lawsuit by pleading legislative immunity.
  • Tina Kotek’s race for Oregon Governor – 2022-06-27
    If elected in November, she will become America’s first lesbian governor, this, after becoming the nation’s first lesbian speaker of a state House of Representatives in 2013, a job she held longer than anyone in Oregon history.
  • Delayed Capitol Investigation May Hurt Kotek’s Governor Bid – 2022-06-20
    A fellow former Democrat lawmaker has accused the former House Speaker, Tina Kotek, of abusing her power as she “threatened to kill legislation, demote lawmakers and end one former legislator’s political career as she sought support for a high-stakes bill has been under investigation for more than 16 months — far longer than the 84-day window in which legislative policy says such matters should be resolved.”
  • Tina Kotek for Governor – Official Website
    Tina Kotek is Oregon’s proven progressive fighter. The first openly lesbian Speaker of any State House in the country, Tina raised the minimum wage, passed paid family leave, and voted to put Oregon on a path to 100% clean electricity. Now she’s running for Governor to continue building a future of opportunity and justice for every Oregonian.

US SENATE race – Jo Rae Perkins

• Lars Larson: Ron Wyden, Oregon’s Absent Senator – 2022-10-15
  The Senior Senator from Oregon claims to represent the state. But he doesn’t live here. He lives in New York City with his wife and school age children. He can’t really represent the state. Republican nominee Jo Rae Perkins actually lives here and I suggest you vote for her when your ballot arrives.
• Perkins wins Oregon’s Republican U.S. Senate primary – 2022-05-27
  Perkins, a frequent candidate for public office, was the unsuccessful GOP nominee for U.S. Senate in Oregon in 2020. She also ran for the Senate in 2014 and for the U.S. House in 2016 and 2018. Perkins will face four-term Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden in November’s general election. He will be the heavy favorite in the liberal state.
• Jo Rae Perkins for US Senate – Official Website
  As your U.S. Senator, I will vote yes on bills that are 100% Constitutional. This means the bill is clearly within the duties as defined in article 1, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. If not, then I am required to vote no. I will always vote against tyranny and will always vote for your Liberty and Freedom. I do not believe in compromise. It is compromising that has put our nation where we are today. I will negotiate while keeping your freedoms. I will do what is right for all Oregonians according to the US Constitution. That is my vision and that is my promise.

US HOUSE race – Alek Skarlatos

• Val Hoyle Voted to Purge Records for Child Sex Offenders – 2022-11-01
  Specifically, in 2013, Hoyle voted for the highly controversial H.B. 3327. As The Associated Press reports: “Some young offenders convicted of having sex with underage partners would be able to request the crime be removed from their records under a bill narrowly passed by the Oregon House on Wednesday.”
• Vet Hero, Alek Skarlatos Congress #4, Winning $$ Race – 2022-10-19
  Oregon Congressional District #4, Alek Skarlatos has brought in $3.4 million compared to his challenger Val Hoyle who has brought in $2 million.
• Taxpayers Association Endorses Alek Skarlatos Congress #4 – 2022-10-16
  The Taxpayers Association of Oregon strongly endorses Congressional candidate #4, Alek Skarlatos, as the best choice for Oregon to to send to Congress someone who will fight higher taxes and work to cut government waste of our tax dollars. Congress needs new voices to better represent rural Oregon and that person is Alek Skarlatos.
• Skarlatos Congress #4 Ad: Biden Voters For Alek – 2022-10-09
  Oregon Republican candidate for Congress District #4, Alek Skarlatos, just released this video ad. (Video)
• Former Springfield Mayor: Alek Skarlatos is New Leader Who Will Move Oregon Forward – 2022-09-28
  Our country, and more importantly our community, is at a crossroads. I believe the next generation should begin standing up and help lead us through these challenging times. That’s why I have endorsed Alek Skarlatos for Congress. In the short period of time that Alek has been working in the community he has already achieved significant results. He proudly served in the Oregon National Guard, including an Afghanistan tour. Then, while traveling by train to Paris, he stopped a terrorist who tried to open fire on fellow passengers.
• Alek Skarlatos on Fox News, Speaks on Vanishing Veterans (Video) – 2022-09-21
  Oregon Congressional Candidate Alek Skarlatos (#4) was on Fox News, and mentioned that veterans running for office is making a decline and he aims to fix it.
• Val Hoyle Voted to Raise Taxes on Hospitals, Nursing Homes – 2022-09-08
  “It was shortsighted for Val Hoyle to raise taxes on Oregon’s hospitals and nursing homes because now these costs have been passed along through higher healthcare costs to seniors and families across Oregon,” said Oregon National Guard Veteran Alek Skarlatos. “I’m running for Congress to offer fresh ideas and new solutions, and it starts by lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, which Joe Biden, Val Hoyle, and the Democrats who run Washington have failed to accomplish.”
• Skarlatos: Oregon is ready for change – 2022-08-24
  “I had already announced, but when I saw what happened in Afghanistan, that pissed me off and made me want to do something about it,” Skarlatos said. “Since then, we’ve had runaway inflation and gas prices above $5 a gallon.” That combination makes Skarlatos feel Oregon is primed for a change, in the Fourth District and across the state. In his district, the biggest opportunity is Skarlatos will not be facing DeFazio. “I thought it was a great opportunity, or course,” he said. “He’s been there 36 years. It’s hard to beat someone with that kind of incumbency. He’s been there longer than I’ve been alive.”
• Congress $$ Race : Erickson, Skarlatos, Skinner Lead – 2022-08-17
  Republican candidate and known anti-terrorist hero, Alek Skarlatos is leading over Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle by almost a million. Skarlatos has nearly twice the cash on hand as Hoyle.
• Skarlatos makes pitch to Corvallis voters – 2022-08-16
  Skarlatos is making a second run at Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, picking up the uncontested Republican nomination in May for Rep. Peter DeFazio’s seat. Margins had closed in DeFazio’s races while the 4th District swung ever rightward. DeFazio defeated Skarlatos by five points or 24,869 ballots in 2020, his tightest race since first taking office.
• National Report: 3 Oregon Congressional Races in Play – 2022-08-08
  Alek Skarlatos is already passing his opponent in fundraising.
• New Skarlatos Ad Tackles Gas Prices, Inflation – 2022-08-04
  Oregon Congressional Candidate #4, Alek Skarlatos released a new TV ad that tackles gas prices and inflation.
• Oregon Has Just One Republican in Congress. Could One of These Three Candidates Become the Second? – 2022-07-24
  This year is unusual in that Oregon has three open congressional seats. U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici, both incumbent Democrats, are expected to win easy races, as is the incumbent Republican, Rep. Cliff Bentz. But population gains meant Oregon gained an additional seat in Congress—and different district boundaries.
• Skarlatos has post-primary fundraising edge over Hoyle – 2022-07-18
  Newly-released fundraising reports show that Republican Alek Skarlatos has raised more money than Democrat Val Hoyle since the May primary in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. Skarlatos outraised Hoyle to the tune of about $100,000 in the fundraising period that ended on June 30. He brought in $470,000, the bulk of which was from individual contributors.
• Skarlatos for Congress Latest Video Ad – 2022-06-19
  “As a veteran, I have always put my country first, and with our country at a crossroads, I am running for Congress to offer solutions that will get us back on track. Oregon’s 4th Congressional District is the poorest district in the state, and we lack adequate access to affordable healthcare facilities. If elected, one of my top priorities will be to offer solutions to lower the cost of healthcare and lower the cost of prescription drug prices for Oregonians.”
• Alek Skarlatos for US House – Official Website
  I’m running for Congress to provide balance to some of the crazy policies coming from Washington. I will work to enact policies that will fight inflation, support economic initiatives that will create good paying jobs, along with solutions to reduce the cost of healthcare and drug prices. As a veteran, I have always put our country first, and if elected, I will work with anyone who shares my vision to improve the lives of hard-working families in Western Oregon and the Coast.

Oregon SENATE 6th District – Cedric Hayden

• Cedric Hayden for Oregon Senate – Official Website
  For voters in newly-drawn District 6 whom I’ve not had the honor to serve, I welcome your thoughts, opinions, and ideas to improve Oregon. Please follow on Facebook at facebook.com/haydenfororegon. Join the conversations about what’s happening in state government. For voters I’ve represented this past eight years as your State Representative, please know, I’ll continue to have an open door, staff to serve your needs, and be there to support you. I am excited for a new opportunity in the Legislature. I’ll appreciate your vote to continue being a voice for rural Oregon in Salem!

Oregon SENATE 7th District – Raquel Ivie

• Raquel Ivie for Oregon Senate – Official Website
  Raquel believes we can make progress on these issues through common-sense, thoughtful reforms. Every family should have the opportunity to choose the education that works for their children. She wants to protect Oregonians’ livelihoods by standing against government overreach that shuts down businesses and forces people out of work. Oregonians deserve a break from the overbearing taxes and regulations that have made Oregon one of the most expensive places to live and raise a family. Raquel believes that in order for Oregonians to get ahead, they need to have safe communities where police are valued and crime is stopped. Raquel is ready to stand up to the powerful special interests and politicians who are taking Oregon in the wrong direction.

Oregon HOUSE 7th District – Alan Stout

• Alan Stout for Oregon House – Official Website
  Alan Stout a 3rd generation Oregonian, is a small business owner and a father of four. He knows what really matters to the people of Springfield and how to advocate for you at the state capitol.

Oregon HOUSE 8th District – Michael F Moore

• Michael F. Mooore Bio
  Michael strongly supports term limits for elected officials and will pledge to serve only two terms if elected. Michael will fight against any effort to defund the police. He will also fight to keep violent criminals behind bars. As your next State Representative, Michael will work to give local communities the resources they need to fight addiction. He supports efforts requiring all curriculum to be posted online.
• Michael Moore for Oregon House – Official Website
  I currently work at West 11th Walmart where I see firsthand the problems that crime and homelessness have on our city and our state. It is unacceptable for me to stand by idly. That’s why I’m running for State Representative in District 8. As we recover from pandemic-era lockdowns and wildfires from two years ago, we face new and reoccurring challenges. We need new leaders to step up, ones that are ready to actually work for the real people, not the political elites.

Oregon HOUSE 9th District – Boomer Wright

• Boomer Wright for Oregon House – Official Website
  I’m frustrated that our jobs, way of life, and our communities are threatened by special interests and politicians in Salem and Portland. Our coastal communities will not survive high taxes, rising energy costs, and threats to our personal freedoms. Let’s take back local control of our coastal communities and bring common sense to Salem!

Oregon HOUSE 10th District – Celeste McEntee

• Vote Celeste McEntee for House District 10 – 2022-08-19
  I’m voting for Celeste McEntee this November for the Oregon House of Representatives because I know she’ll take these same values to Salem. With her as our representative, I know she’ll never stop working for us — always putting us first.
• Celeste McEntee Bio
  There is a real opportunity for BALANCE in Oregon in 2022. One sided, Portland policies have been the rule in Oregon for far too long. This is the year to change that, and it starts right here in House District 10.
• Celeste McEntee – Official Website
  Celeste McEntee practices the belief that we must leave the world better than we found it, and she works every day to better our great state for the people of Oregon. Raised by a single mother, the values of hard work, innovation, and tenacity were instilled in her early in life. She’s not afraid of a challenge, and always puts principles over politics. Celeste McEntee is running to fight for us and bring balance to Salem.

Oregon HOUSE 12th District – Charlie Conrad

• Charlie Conrad for Oregon House – Official Website
  It is time to overcome the divisiveness and hypocrisy plaguing our society by getting back to the basics and focus on what matters most – “…the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” As your State Representative, I am here to listen to what matters to you and bring the conversation forward to fight for protecting individual rights. By minimizing government excesses and over-reach, increasing public safety through adequate police funding, investing in the future of our children through much needed education reform, and strengthening the economy by tackling inflation we can work together to build a strong foundation to thrive.

Oregon HOUSE 13th District – Timothy S Sutherland

• Timothy Sean Sutherland – How will you unseat incumbent Nancy Nathanson – 2022-10-01
  Timothy Sean Sutherland – How will you unseat incumbent Nancy Nathanson from OR’s 13th district? TheLarsLarsonShow (Audio)
• Timothy “Sean” Sutherland for Oregon House – Official Website
  I’m Sean Sutherland, your Republican nominee for House DIstrict 13. After a career spent helping seniors better access their Medicare services, I’m excited to take my passion for serving the community to Salem. The people’s house has enough politicians. We need smart business leaders who understand the issues of real people with jobs and seniors on a fixed income. I will go to the Capitol with the energy and passion needed to tackle Oregon’s challenges on day one.

Oregon HOUSE 14th District – Stan Stubblefield

• Stan Stubblefield Bio
  I grew up on a small farm east of Roseburg. I learned the importance of performing a task and following through to completion. As a young boy, I was up at daybreak. My job was to move the irrigation. I learned about protecting our resources. As with all resources, water was to be used but not wasted. I learned to appreciate our natural resources. I was taught and still believe we should be good stewards of our resources. They are to be utilized to create jobs and recreation, but they are not to be wasted.
• Stan Stubblefield for Oregon House – Official Website
  Our state leaders have failed to solve our major problems. Our criminal justice system is broken. Our communities have large populations of humans living on our streets and open spaces, Our graduation rate is dismal. We must improve as leaders, I would love to serve you in the Oregon Legislature. If you agree I’d love to have your support for State Representative District 14.

Lane County Commissioner – Ryan Ceniga

• Ryan Ceniga for West Lane County Commissioner – Official Website
  I was raised in Lane County and have worked with my hands for most of my life as a farm hand, diesel mechanic, house framer and utility contractor. I’m a husband and Junction City school board member with two kids in our public schools. I want our kids to have the opportunity to live and work in Lane County and carry on our rural way of life. Our rural way of life is under attack from urban politicians. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty to protect our rural families. As your West Lane County Commissioner, I will be Loyal to Our Rural Communities

Oregon Labor Commissioner – Cheri Helt

• Cheri Helt Endorsed by Both Drazan & Johnson – 2022-09-14
  I am honored to announce two huge endorsements! Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson have BOTH endorsed me for BOLI Commissioner. I am so proud to have the endorsement of BOTH governor candidates who are running to get Oregon back on track.
• Oregon workers need the Snake River dams – 2022-08-29
  Oregon’s leaders must stand up for workers in these uncertain, inflationary times. Tearing out the Snake River dams would increase the cost of living of working families when they can least afford it, eliminate a huge source of climate-friendly electricity, degrade the reliability of our grid and have little impact on salmon. Dam removal is an extreme and harmful policy when Oregon workers and small businesses need balanced decision-making.
• Editorial: Vote Cheri Helt for labor commissioner – 2022-08-26
  We confess we know Helt the best because of her service on the Bend-La Pine School Board, as a state legislator, as a restaurant owner and her work in the community. The BOLI commissioner job is not a place for partisan decisions. It’s about being fair. We trust Helt in that role. She runs a business with her husband with 63 employees. Their employees have health insurance. They have a 401k. They produce a quality product.
• Statewide Labor Race Fundraising Totals – 2022-08-18
  Here is the latest results on the fundraising for the statewide office of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries between Republican candidate Cheri Helt and Democrat Christina Stephenson. Christina Stephenson…. $691,000, Cheri Helt………………………. $314,000 (totals as of August 8th, 2022)
• Cheri Helt: Long Overdue to Pump Our Own Gas – 2022-08-06
  This is the second time, in the last two years, that the mandatory fuel attendant law has been suspended due to safety risks for employees. It’s time to overturn this law for good, and focus Oregon’s efforts on making training opportunities available for these employees that provide a living wage. The BOLI Commissioner can expand out apprenticeships, and on the job training, for safe, stable, higher wage jobs… And it’s long overdue!
• Christina Stephenson, Cheri Helt headed for runoff in Oregon labor commissioner race – 2022-05-31
  The latest tally Wednesday afternoon gave Stephenson a little more than 46% of the vote. Republican Cheri Helt was comfortably in second place with about 20% of the ballots.
• Christina Stephenson and Cheri Helt in apparent runoff for Oregon labor commissioner – 2022-05-17
  Unlike Stephenson, Helt does have experience in elected office, serving as a Republican state representative in Bend for two years. She’s also a business owner; she co-owns a Bend restaurant with her husband.
• Cheri Helt: State Delayed Labor Claims, Jobless and Family Leave Aid. We Need Reform. – 2022-05-13
  I am running for Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) because I can’t sit by and watch Oregon travel down the wrong road at breakneck speed. I will bring a fair and balanced approach to the job and ensure that we bring fresh voices to the table when BOLI makes decisions that affect our workforce, apprenticeships, and our economy. I will lead BOLI in a direction that produces opportunities for Oregon workers, not excuses for its failures.
• Cheri Helt for Oregon Labor Commissioner – Official Website
  Oregon needs a practical voice to advocate for working families, small businesses, and jobs. I understand Pandemic exhaustion, and the toll of rising prices for food, housing and fuel. I bring 18 years of firsthand knowledge of the impacts rules and regulations have on employees and employers. Oregon needs balanced policies and systems we can count on.

Resources:

• Oregon Watchdog
  
• Oregon Catalyst
  
• Christine Drazan for Governor
  
• If you know of other sources of Oregon news, please let me know!!!