Disability Rights Oregon
Author: Disability Rights Oregon
Republican
www.friendsofvikki.com
City where I live: Prineville
Skills: Current House Republican Leader, State Rep. District 55, Realtor
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Fund police, hold criminals accountable, fix measure 110
2. We are heading into a recession, balance budget, cut agency budgets, and grow small businesses.
3. Repeal ag overtime, work on water issues for farmers and cities, and work on land use laws affecting family farms
Democrat, Independent
City where I live: Prineville
Skills: Public School Teacher; Retired government employee
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Support adequate funding for public education; Budgetary suppport for teacher pay; Expansion and support for additional special education programs
2. Support adequate funding for public education programs for disabled and special needs community; support funds for furthering disability access in Oregon; Support for training programs and job opportunities for the disabled community
3. Protecting the environment; Supporting clean energy transitioning; Supporting/funding for job training programs to meet new fields in environmental programs and technologies
Democrat, Working Families
http://www.jpcford56.com/
City where I live: Klamath Falls
Skills: Teacher; Southern Oregon University; History BA, Economics Bost-Pacc, MAT – Social Studies
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Sustainable infrastructure investment and union labor
2. End poverty and homelessness in Oregon
3. Climate change mitigation
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
JasonKropfforBend.com
City where I live: Bend
Skills: State Representative, Attorney
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Making sure everyone has a safe place to call home
2. Ensuring that we have good schools for our kids
3. Protecting our planet
Republican
avoiceforcentraloregon.com
City where I live: Tumalo
Skills: Business Coach
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Small Business Success/Reduce Cost of Living
2. Law and Order/Public Safety
3. Educational Excellence
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
City where I live: The Dalles
Skills: Finance, small business, children’s mental health, parent education and homelessness.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. More Mental Health Care
2. Less Expensive Rent
3. More Public Safety
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.electzachhudson.com
City where I live: Troutdale
Skills: Teacher
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Affordable housing
2. Affordable healthcare
3. Funding for schools
Republican
https://electrandylauer.com
City where I live: Troutdale
Skills: Public utility worker and small business owner
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Cut unnecessary government spending on homeless programs and housing that has not historically worked in Oregon.
2. Create safer communities through police and emergency service support.
3. I will support the freedoms of everyone and vote no on any and all overreaching government mandates and lockdowns.
Democrat, Working Families, Independent
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Student and Community Engagement Specialist at Clackamas Education Service District
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Strong Public Education – workforce development, equity, and safe schools
2. Transportation Justice – access to multi module modes of transportation, safe routes to school, and pedestrian safety
3. Climate Justice – reduce greenhouse has emissions from cars, promote clean energy homes, protect our natural resources
Democrat
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Policy advising and advocacy, coalition building, grassroots community organizing in public and non-profit sectors
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Addressing housing and homelessness crisis
2. Access to reproductive healthcare services, including gender affirming care and abortion
3. Supporting working families and small businesses
Democrat, Working Families
www.khanhphamfororegon.com
City where I live: Portland
Skills: State Representative; Community Organizer; Director, Oregon Just Transition Alliance
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will fight for Bold Climate Action and Environmental Justice
2. I will fight for a Healthy and Inclusive Democracy
3. I will fight for an Economy Focused on Care for People over Profit
Republican
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Retired, Small Business Owner, United States Marine Corps, 22 years. Enlisted as Private, retired as Major. BS Marketing, Syracuse University Military Photojournalism, S.U. Military Documentary Film Production. USMC Veteran
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Public Safety Portland has major problems with homelessness, drug abuse, trusting the police, and violence. We are on the way to a record third year of murders mostly hurting the Black community. We need to deal with having less personal safety. We need to select someone who will search for and recom
2. Empower Parents in Education Regular people should have the ability to choose a good education for their kids the same way rich people can. Oregon has one of the worst rated education systems in the country. Our kids should not be trapped in this bad education system. Oregon should help parents pay fo
3. Improve our Economy Politicians forget people and businesses can pick where they live and operate. Job makers and wealthy tax-payers are leaving for states who let them keep their money. Our local and state governments waste money and just make more taxes. They are not smart with our tax dollars. I w
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.markgamba.com
City where I live: Milwaukie
Skills: I was elected to the Milwaukie City Council ten years ago. I was elected as Mayor of Milwaukie seven years ago. Before that, I was a photographer and took pictures for National Geographic and others.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Climate change is my top priority. Wildfires, melting glaciers, and rising oceans are already happening. I want the state to do more to prepare and adapt so we can save lives. We need more clean energy, less pollution, and better technology.
2. I will push for more affordable housing. We need more construction workers to build faster. We need new laws to make it easier to build. And we need better data so we can focus state money where it is needed most. No one should have to be unhoused.
3. Health care is too expensive and insurance companies are taking money from the people who really need it. The state government can fix this by creating a new system that gives everyone health care and is controlled by we the people, not corporations.
Democrat, Independent
www.annessafororegon.com
City where I live: Gladstone
Skills: Annessa currently works in community development and is a Gladstone City Councilor. She has an occupational background in hospitality and studied Hospitality Management at Le Cordon Bleu.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Annessa will always defend Oregon’s strong protections for reproductive rights, guaranteeing Oregonians can still have access to safe and legal abortion.
2. Annessa will Prioritize housing affordability while centering mental health and addiction to address the homelessness and housing crisis. Prepare our youth for success with strong public education, affordable community college, trade schools, and apprenticeships. Grow our economy and get
3.Annessa is the voice our growing region deserves to: Fund urgent repairs to our electrical grid and infrastructure to be fully prepared for the next ice storm, heat dome, and wildfires. She will stand against I-205 tolling and make sure Oregon City and Gladstone voices are heard.
Republican, Independent
City where I live: Lake Oswego
Skills: My occupational experience includes performance improvement, leadership, and technology; my educational experience includes a Masters of Business Administration from William & Mary’s Mason School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University at Albany.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I am a Centrist and will Prioritize Community Safety. I will fund the police because defunding over the past few years resulted in rising crime rates. I will reallocate funding to increase law enforcement, training and retention. I will demand accountability in our criminal justice systems. “Pol
2. I am a Centrist and will seek to end the Homeless Catastrophe. I will work to move the unsheltered off the streets into rehabilitation facilities. I will work to address mental health and substance abuse issues. I will seek to re-allocate monies to replace throwing money at problems without objecti
3. I am a Centrist and will Improve Public Schools. I will raise expectations and standards. There is no partisan way to learn reading, writing or counting. Oregon students must be competitive in the job market of their choice. “We’re businesspeople voting for Alistair because he’ll shake up Salem. G
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.votejules.com
City where I live: West Linn
Skills: I owned a small business and was on the West Linn city council for two years. I have been the mayor of West Linn since 2020. I have a degree in Communications and will finish my masters in 2022.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will save money by getting rid of waste. I will fight for our cities on tolling. I will support small businesses.
2. I will fight to hire teachers and help them succeed. I will work to make a good education more affordable. I will work to expand job training programs.
3. I will fight for affordable healthcare for all. I will protect abortion and birth control. I will fight back against medication price hikes.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
https://haifororegon.com/
City where I live: Hillsboro
Skills: I earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine from Oregon Health & Science University. I founded my own business, Hi 5 Dental, where I provide care for children.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Affordable health care should be a right for everyone. I will bring my 15 years of experience to improve Oregon’s health care system for all.
2. I was born in a grass hut in Malaysia. I know how important a safe home is. I will focus on reducing homelessness and rising costs of living.
3. As a small business owner, I know what businesses need to do well, and will help them grow and create more good paying jobs.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
City where I live: Unincorporated Washington County
Skills: I am a physician. I’ve been practicing pediatrics in a group practice for over 20 years in Washington County.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I want to end poverty and to make sure all Oregonians can meet their basic needs: housing, food, healthcare, transportation, childcare, clothing. I will work to provide living wages to Oregonians, make the earned income tax credit more available for families, and increase access to programs whic
2. We need to make sure all Oregonians have access to health care by extending insurance coverage to all. We should include important services that help keep Oregonians safe and healthy, including air conditioning units. We need improved peri-natal care, through group prenatal classes and a strong
3. We need to address climate change. This includes bold action on transportation (fewer cars, more mass transit and bike lanes), pollution and wildfire prevention.
Democrat, Working Families
MaxineforOregon.com
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Lung and critical care physician
3 things I will do if I win:
1. A Safe and Affordable Home For All
2. Reproductive Justice
3. Climate Action
Republican
www.stoutforstaterep.com
City where I live: Columbia County
Skills: Small Business Owner, Graphics & Printing Production Specialist, Business Professional
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Defend our Rural Communities and Businesses, Protect our Natural Resource Industries in Oregon, Work to Lower Taxes, Fees and Regulations
2. Restoring a Quality Educacation System – one that gets Oregon back to basics and providing our parents and children with robust choices that will help our children succeed.
3. Strong safe and clean communities are essential and we must provide our first responders and law enforcment with proper resources and enforce our current laws!
Republican
City where I live: Hillsboro
Skills: Computer Programmer, Data Scientist. Masters degree.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Support our police and first responders to keep us safe and clean up our streets. Support equal treatment for all under the law.
2. Oregon is an expensive place to live. We need to lower taxes and fees and lower the cost of buying a house.
3. Keep our education standards high, and work hard to help all students reach them so they are ready for the future. Give more control of schools to our local school boards so they can make schools work well for our communities. Help our schools serve all students. Everybody is different, so give parent
Democrat, Independent
www.susanmclain.org
City where I live: Forest Grove
Skills: Retired Teacher, State Representative
3 things I will do if I win:
1. We must fully fund education and provide better support to our educators and school employees.
2. We must strengthen our infrastructure, which includes creating more public transit and walk/bike paths, upgrading our bridges, and protecting our water resources.
3. We must provide opportunities for all Oregonians with Affordable Housing, Fair Employment, Quality Education, and reforming our Criminal Justice System
Republican
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Previous employment was in title insurance and mortgage servicing with IBM. Currently, I am an author.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I am running to serve all Oregonians. I want to make Oregon work so that our people do not suffer from poor service from bureaucracy. When judges have to force government people to give equal pay to workers, we have a problem.
2. Taxes makes poverty. People are hurt when the government takes money away from them. They can’t get food, medicine, and a house to live in. Then they have only tents to live in on the sidewalk.
3. Bad people hurt good people. People who hurt other people must be put away until they are old or until they change. The police will help us keep peace.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.DaciaForOregon.com
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Firefighter, Paramedic, State Representative
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Help Oregon be prepared for emergencies and disasters like wildfire.
2. Reduce gun violence and harm. Help families be safer.
3. Community health and safety. Connect people with healthcare and housing and good jobs.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.courtneyfororegon.com
City where I live: Wilsonville
Skills: High School French/Spanish Teacher
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will continue to fight for education funding for young children through post-secondary education.
2. I will continue to champion a persons right to privacy and access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive healthcare.
3. I will continue to fight for climate action and environmental protections.
Republican
City where I live: Newberg
Skills: I am a small business owner. My business is manufacturing. I have a background in retail sales and management. I attended Rex Putnam High School in Oregon.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will STOP new tolls on I5 and I205 that will cost each driver over $200 per month. I will vote to keep the Kicker Tax Credit so you keep more of your money. I will vote to repeal the CAT taxes because they are hurting our small businesses.
2. I will vote to fully fund law enforcement agencies, keep drugs and homelessness out of neighborhoods, and strengthen mental health services.
3. I will vote for a senior property tax freeze for anyone 65 and older. I will vote to reduce prescription drug costs. I will vote to fund Oregon Project Independence.
Republican
bobniemeyer.com
City where I live: Tigard
Skills: BS Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State U. Self employed Engineer, Profession Engineer License
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Protect the People from the Government. We need the government to do its job of protecting the People by enforcing the laws, fund the police, and enforce the Constitution on Government.
2. Our schools have been destroyed. Vouchers are the only way for Parents of Oregon’s Children to get an education for their future to be worth anything at all.
3. Reduce the size of government. Stop all of the unusual tax schemes such as carbon tax and toll roads.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.BenForOregon.com
City where I live: Tigard
Skills: I have work and volunteer experience in public education and state government. I serve on my local school board. I graduated from the University of Oregon and Stanford for my master’s.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Lower the cost of living
2. Build a world-class public education system
3. Invest in affordable housing and address homelessness
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
City where I live: McMinnville
Skills: Human Rights Lawyer, Teacher & Professor, and former plant nursery sales manager. Graduate of Newberg High School. B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. M.A. and J.D. from American University.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Equality and ensuring equal rights and access for all Oregonians is my top issue. I will fight for equity in jobs, education, housing, and healthcare.
2. Prices for groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare are too high, and most Oregonians are barely getting. I will fight for a fair economy, fair wages, and equal access to educational and job opportunities for all Oregonians.
3. Rural communities in this district need upgrades to their water, sewer, and road systems. I will fight for more funding for the rural communities in our district, so our rural cities and communities are safer and more secure.
Republican
voteannascharf.com
City where I live: Amity
Skills: Farm Office Manager, State Representative. MBA, International Business Management, University of Phoenix; Bachelor’s Political Science, SOU Prior Governmental Experience: Perrydale School Board and Budget Committee, Polk County Fair Board
3 things I will do if I win:
1. STRONG ADVOCATE FOR BUSINESS AND NATURAL RESOURCES – Family businesses, Main Street businesses and large employers are challenged now more than ever. Anna will continue to work to protect them from further government overreach and help gain them resources needed to be successful.
2. The defund the police movement has made us less safe. Our community’s value law enforcement, not lawlessness. Anna advocated to support our law enforcement and will continue working to restore the tools they need to keep us safe.
3. Working with Polk and Yamhill County officials is important to Anna. She will continue to work with local leaders to help fill community infrastructure needs and bring resources to our communities.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
City where I live: Woodburn
Skills: Occupation: Senior Education Policy Analyst, State of Oregon Occupational Background: Interim Director of Legislative and Policy Affairs, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, State of Oregon; Assistant Policy and Budget Analyst, Chief Financial Office, State of Oregon
3 things I will do if I win:
1. School is very important. I will work to make school better for everyone in Oregon.
2. I take care of my grandfather and know good health is important. I will work to make sure everyone is healthy!
3. Everyone should have the same chances in Oregon have a say in what happens. I will fight so everyone’s voice will be heard.
Democrat, Working Families
www.RJ4Oregon.com
City where I live: Keizer
Skills: I am a Small Business Owner and a U.S. Army Veteran. I was the Veterans Program Coordinator at Project ABLE providing peer support services for the last 5 years until starting my own automotive shop. In 2021, I was also appointed by the Governor as the Director of the Salem Area Mass Transit Board where
3 things I will do if I win:
1. We must do more to fund education and head start programs so our children can thrive. Prioritizing child care, we can help working families get a leg-up.
2. The cost of housing and health care is hurting everyone. We can help struggling families and stimulate the economy by focusing our investments to bring costs down.
3. I will always protect your bodily autonomy, your right to medical privacy, and your ability to access safe and legal abortion services.
Republican
www.mannixfororegon.com
City where I live: Salem
Skills: Kevin Mannix is an attorney, who has owned a private law practice since 1986. Kevin also served as Oregon Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Administrative Law Judge, and Oregon State Representative and State Senator from 1989-2001.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. As a leading advocate for public safety, Kevin authored Measure 11, which created mandatory sentences for violent criminals, and established the victims’ rights amendments to Oregon’s constitution. If returned to the Oregon House, Kevin’s priorities will include restoring justice and advoc
2. Kevin has been working to make life more affordable for working families his entire career and defeated the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history. If returned to the Oregon House, Kevin will fight to make Oregon more affordable for working families.
3. Kevin passed more successful legislation and citizen initiatives than any other person in Oregon history (135 bills). If returned to the Oregon House, Kevin’s priorities will include pushing through comprehensive legislation to remedy homelessness, and expanding options for parents of scho
Democrat, Independent, Working Familiess
City where I live: Monmouth
Skills: Occupation: Teacher, Chemeketa Community College; State Representative. Occupational Background: Teacher (PSU and WOU); Master Air Battle Manager, US Air Force. Prior Governmental Experience: Board of Directors, Central School District; (2008–2011); Chair, Governor’s Task Force on Vet
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Public Safety: I value our first responders. That’s why I voted to give police the tools and resources they need to do their jobs. Keeping our community safe is a top priority for me, be it from disaster or crime.
2. Homelessness and Addiction: I voted to increase treatment options for those battling addiction and am working to make our streets safer by finding solutions to get all people into safe, stable housing.
3. Abortion Access: I will always vote to protect access to reproductive healthcare for women. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon.
Republican
City where I live: Salem
Skills: President/ Owner of Sunrise Medical Consultants, LLC. We do Independent Medical Exams throughout the state of Oregon and Washington
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Find ways to help small businesses succeed, cut or remove the CAT Tax, and educate our youth to reach their potential to support our workforce.
2. Remove measure 110, remove SB 1510, and encourage incentives for recruiting new officers throughout the state.
3. Raise the standards in education, quit focus on social education, prepare our youth to be part of our future workforce.
Democrat, Independent
ElectTomAndersen.com
City where I live: Salem
Skills: $5 years as an attorney in litigation; 8 years as a Salem City Councilor
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Strengthen Oregon’s response to the climate crisis. Provide monetary assistance to help citizens and business convert to alternative power sources. Help electrify transportation, both personal and public.
2. Civil rights include a panoply of rights – racial justice, LBGQ/BIPOC rights, disability rights, women’s rights, senior rights, voting rights and more. I would: support equality for all folks in any of those classifications, work to provide equal access for all Oregonians in public and private spheres, and include all of these groups in decision making.
3. Assist Oregon reproductive health providers, financially and protectively, to continue to provide their services. Recognize and prepare for an influx of abortion seekers from Idaho and other restrictive states. In the legislature, continue to strengthen an Oregon woman’s right to control her own reproductive choices.
Republican
City where I live: Salem
Skills: Job: Insurance Agent at Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions, Previous Jobs: Small Business Owner, Insurance Agent, Education: Portland State University, Salem Academy High School
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Everyone in Oregon should feel safe at home. We must make life safer by helping police and helping people who are homeless.
2. We can make Oregon the best place to live, work and grow a family. We must help small businesses with laws that help grow our economy.
3. Oregon’s schools are falling behind. We must help students with better learning.
Republican
City where I live: Silverton
Skills: 40 years in law enforcement & as a police chief. Bachelor of Science – University of Wyoming
3 things I will do if I win:
1. As Vice Chair of the House Veterans and Emergency Management Committee, I remain dedicated to serving our veterans and funding programs and services vital to our military veterans and their families.
2. I support law enforcement and the victims of crime and work to hold criminal offenders accountable within the framework of Justice reinvestment.
3. I will continue my efforts to get control of government spending on programs with no long term sustainable funding in order to improve the cost of living for families at all income levels. Out of control spending drives up the cost of living as government raises taxes to support the programs they crea
Democrat
https://www.smithfororegon.org
City where I live: Silverton
Skills: MBA City University of Seattle, BA Whitman College. Full-time parent. Computer programmer, author, solopreneur. Previous work included farm, restaurant, customer service, maintenance, and a year as a teacher at a language school overseas.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Public education. The younger generation should have access to quality public education, to prepare them for good citizenship and for the economy of the future.
2. Fair pay. All workers deserve fair pay for their work. People who work for a living should be able to live on their wages and get ahead in life.
3. Universal Health Care. In a society as advanced as ours, no one should lack access to essential evidence-based health care, especially preventative care.
Republican, Democrat
eddiehl.com
City where I live: Scio
Skills: Occupation: Business Owner. Occupational Background: Co-Owner/President,Concept Systems Inc. Educational Background: Bachelor and Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University. Prior Governmental Experience: 20+ years in business and community on the receiving end
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Support our police. Restore law and order, advocate for crime victims.
2. Tackle homelessness. Lead with compassion, expect accountability. Eliminate homeless tent camps.
3. Local control of education, real school choice. Parents have the fundamental right to direct their children’s upbringing.
Republican
City where I live: Corvallis
Skills: Retired Military, Aviation Project Manager, Masters of Public Administration
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Install Honor back into politics – Do the right thing for the right reason and provide the real reason why – not made up narratives crafted to fool the masses. Use balance to find solution, not extreme solutions from any single philosophy. Use wisdom – Understand and defining problems BEFORE applyin
2. We are an industrial nation and need energy if we are going to go electric. The extreme methods to force you to change your values to what global alarmists want are destroying our society. We need nuclear energy, a more robust power system, and more balance in energy policy to sustain our society while
3. Oregon citizens need to prosper from what God, or nature, or Karma has provided them; in return they need to be allowed to manage the resources. Our natural resources should not go to waste while foreign governments sell us theirs. For instance, the forests shouldn’t burn or go unattended because th
Democrat, Independent
https://www.benwattsfororegon.com/
City where I live: Albany
Skills: Ben currently serves on the Greater Albany Public Schools budget committee to ensure that critical educational and support programs are funded. Previously, he worked as a corporate IT Operations Manager and served in the United States Army for 5 years, including a one-year deployment to Iraq.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. 1 in 7 Oregon children suffer from food insecurity. During the pandemic era, schools served to distribute food to children who need it. I’ll work with school districts to expand those programs and create distribution networks to get food into the hands of hungry Oregon children.
2. I will work to house our homeless veterans, providing transitional housing, physical and mental healthcare, addiction treatment, job retraining, and help entering permanent housing. As we find success with our homeless veterans, we’ll identify challenges, solutions, and establish a model to expand to the greater community of unhoused Oregonians.
3. We must also increase the amount of housing at all economic levels. I’ll work with builders and community leaders to identify opportunities to add housing from apartments to single-family homes, so we can make housing more affordable and the dream of home ownership more achievable.
Democrat, Working Families
www.juliefahey.org
City where I live: Eugene
Skills: Occupation: State Representative; Oregon House Majority Leader. Occupational Background: Business & Nonprofit Consultant. Educational Background: B.S. Chemistry, University of Notre Dame. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Fighting to Solve Oregon’s Homelessness and Housing Crisis. Julie supports a comprehensive, coordinated response to homelessness, through improved access to supportive housing, mental health care, substance abuse programs, and social services. In 2022 she led the development of a major hom
2. Fighting for a Fair Economy Julie has the right experience and priorities to build an economy that works for working families and small businesses, not just the wealthiest individuals and largest corporations. She has 20 years of private sector experience helping businesses pay their workers fa
3. Fighting to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Julie championed Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act to ensure that every Oregonian has the right to a safe and legal abortion.
Republican
City where I live: Eugene
Skills: Graduated w BS in accounting for the University of Kentucky. I am a sales director managing and training a small sales team located in Oregon.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. End CRT and gender teaching in school. make schools safe with resource officers and metal detectors.
2. End sanctuary statehood, Medicaid for non-citizens
3. Soften the climate initiative to ease inflation burden on middle/low income residents
Democrat, Independent
nancynathanson.org
City where I live: Eugene
Skills: Occupation: State Representative Occupational Background: Library program manager Educational Background: University of Oregon, BS 1975 Prior Governmental Experience: Eugene City Council, 1993-2005; Eugene Planning Commission, 1987-1993; Lane Council of Governments Board
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Continue working to keep our communities safe by mitigating the risks posed to us by climate change, especially wildfire. I worked tirelessly to fund the installation of high-tech (ALERTWildfire) cameras for early wildfire detection. I will ensure that Oregon continues to lead the nation in env
2. As I have done in previous legislative sessions, investing in public education K-12 through higher education is another top priority, including career technical education and apprenticeships. I’m pushing back on excessive testing to ensure students are succeeding and learning the skills the
3. As I have done previously, I will continue to prioritize reducing homelessness through safe sleeping sites and expanding the availability of “tiny homes” and other emergency and transition shelters with services. I will also seek to improve long-term care facilities and protect the residents.
Democrat, Independent
www.emmonsfororegon.org
City where I live: Oakridge
Skills: Occupation: Non-profit program management, entrepreneur | Occupational background: Community development, education, advocacy | Educational background: Winston Churchill High School, Lane Community College, University of Oregon (BA)
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Building Strong Local Economies
2. Increasing Access to Essential Services: Healthcare, EMS, Public Safety
3. Building Climate Resiliency & Sustainable Natural & Working Lands Management Strategies
Republican
City where I live: Dexter
Skills: 23 years of public service – Lane County Parks; League of Oregon Cities; Springfield Police Dept.; Lane County Sheriff’s Office; Master’s of Public Administration – University of Colorado; BS Wildlife Science – Oregon State University
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Support rural communities
2. Focus on improving public safety
3. Support local business and ensure a vibrant economy.
Democrat, Working Families
City where I live: Lebanon
Skills: Public relations, problem solving, sales and marketing
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will update the laws in Oregon by making rules that make sure people that live here have clean water and air. I want to stop big farm businesses from coming in to areas where people live to keep the area’s air and water clean. I want to make sure that big farm businesses don’t cause damage to water and air.
2. I will make sure people in Oregon can still have services like abortions, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and are able to get birth control and condoms. I will vote to keep these services going and let people from other states travel to Oregon to get these services if their state do
3. I will encourage home/apartment builders to make houses/apartments that people can afford. I will work with the city and social work programs to make sure that we have enough homeless shelters and social workers to help the homeless people in this area. I will vote in favor of helping people who are h
Republican
City where I live: Newport
Skills: Business owner, developer, philanthropist
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Bring balance back to Oregon, give a voice to every area of district 10
2. Ensure that those who work in our communities can afford to live in our communities
3. Address the needs of our important agricultural industries
Democrat
City where I live: Florence
Skills: Author – Farmer
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Support Senior, Veterans, and Youth Programs
2. Protect Family Farms and Water Resources
3. Promote Housing Innovation and Prepare for Growth
Democrat
www.paulholvey.com
City where I live: Eugene
Skills: Carpenter, Construction Superintendent, Union Representative; Lane Community College, University of Oregon
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Over the last two years the pandemic and extreme wildfires have caused major disruptions to our businesses, schools, and daily lives. I will work with my colleagues to make investments to rebuild the economy, support critical services, and address challenges to the workforce. Oregonians have st
2. Investments in our watersheds and water infrastructure must be a top priority as we face climate change challenges impacting our water resources.
3. I will continue to fight to ensure farmworkers are treated equally under Oregon’s Constitution by requiring overtime pay, while also providing financial support to help farmers adapt to these costs.
Democrat, Independent
City where I live: Springfield
Skills: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing; Computer Chip Manufacturing; Economic Development; Software Support Centers
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Review and account for previous budget expenditures; focus on sustaining over the next few years; prioritize any new requests
2. Limits on campaign contributions; more transparency for all categories; options for public financing of campaigns
3. Focus on skills training for workers needing new skills, improve process for moving from high school to workforce; provide support services for those needing training
Democrat, Independent
PamMarshforOregon.com
City where I live: Ashland
Skills: Occupation: Oregon State Representative, House District 5 (2017-current) Occupational Background: Executive Director, Ashland Emergency Food Bank (2012-2016); Co- owner, Green Springs Inn and Cabins (1994-present); Administrator, OnTrack (2005-2012); Coordinator, Santa Clara Count
3 things I will do if I win:
1. As the climate continues to warm, I will be seeking policy solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in energy efficlency and water conservation, build community resillence and protect Oregon’s wildlife.
2. am pursuing efforts to accelerate housing development, Including Innovative production strategies and funding options to minimize the Impact of fees and infrastructure costs on renters and homeowners.
3. 2020, I have been Intensely focused on our region’s recovery from the devastation wreaked by the Almeda fire. While we are now seeing signs of rebound, I continue to do everything I can to ensure that every displaced individual and family can return to the community and thrive.
Republican
www.virgleosborne.com
City where I live: Roseburg
Skills: Business owner and a Sales Manager for a major decor manufacturer. Umpqua Community College, Search and Rescue Oregon State certified, Douglas County planning dept. Chair, OPRD Grant subcommitee chair for OHV
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Defend timber and small business. I will work tirelessly to defend and make sure our timber lands are mangaged well and prevent wildfires by properly harvesting and thinning
2. Government overreach has done damage to our schools and businesses. I will work to bring back local control in our districts and get the state out of our business.
3. I stongly support the second amendment. Lets enforce the laws we have inplace not add new ones.
Democrat
www.bretcecil.com
City where I live: Port Orford
Skills: Veterinary/Human Medicine, Computer Operator, Fitness Instructor, Farmer/Rancher
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Housing Accessibility
2. Health, Reproductive & Child Care
3. Climate, Infrastructure & Water
Republican
City where I live: Medford
Skills: Mayor, City of MedfordMaster’s degree in Management and bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Southern Oregon University
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Protect Our Communities Serious crime is out of control. Our police are under attack. As former Chief, Randy will back the blue, not defund them. He’ll work every day to secure law enforcement funding, restoring peace and safety in our communities
2. Manage the Wildfires Our forests are a precious resource, but they require proper and active management. Randy knows we need to bring back common-sense policies and reduce the threat of wildfires.
3. Reduce the Cost of Living When inflation skyrockets, Oregon families suffer. Randy will fight against runaway spending which ultimately taxes the middle class. He’ll work to make Oregon an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
Democrat, Working Families
www.electjamesimanningjr.com
City where I live: Eugene
Skills: State Senator; nonprofit director; Master’s degree in Leadership; Retired, U.S. Army
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Healthcare for all Oregonians, establish a universal Medicare/Medicaid-like health care delivery system that leaves no one behind.
2. Senator Manning strongly supports Veterans, invest in affordable housing and critical mental health services
3. Sen. Manning is an education champion of college readiness programs, career-technical training, and the arts. He is a staunch supporter of campus safety, reducing class size, expanding apprenticeship programs, and investing in early education.
Republican
haydenfororegon.com
City where I live: Fall Creek
Skills: Dentist, wildland firefighter, small business owner, non-profit health care work
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Work to provide affordable health care access for Oregonians.
2. Work to reduce crime and homelessness in our communities.
3. Provide health access and support for veterans.
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.saragelser.com
City where I live: Corvallis
Skills: I went to college and graduate school to study history. I have served on a school board, in the Oregon House and in the Oregon Senate. I also served on the National Council on Disability.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will protect everyone’s right to make choices about their own lives. People should decide for themselves where they want to live, who they want to love, whether they want to have children and what kind of work they want to do. I will make sure all people get paid fairly for the work they do. I will try to m
2. I will try to make easier for all people to get the health care and other support services they need. This means making sure that hospitals don’t deny care to people because they are disabled or aging or because of their race. I will help make sure that nurses, in home care workers, CNAs and people in othe
3. Our planet is getting too hot. Because of this we have more fires, not enough water and more dangerous weather. I will work to change the way we get our energy so that we can address climate change and protect our planet for the future.
Republican
City where I live: Albany
Skills: 40+ years in Education 20+ years in International student exchange programs.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Bringing the basics back to Education, ridding schools of CRT and other leftist political agendas that have no business in Education.
2. Taxes and fees are driving people and businesses out of Oregon! I’m ready to repeal unreasonable taxes and fees!
3. Restore funding for those that choosing to protect us! Instead of defunding we should be supporting them locally with the money allocated to them instead of having to raising bonds to tax the people again, for the money that is suppose to go to law enforcement in the first place!
Democrat, Independent
www.DebPattersonOR.org
City where I live: Salem
Skills: Minister, Health Leader, Mom, Caregiver
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Increase access to college and trade programs; Though an equity lens – make college more affordable; Meaningful education for everyone
2. Make sure everyone has work or activities they like to do.
3. Make sure people have choices about having children or not.
Democrat
Richardwalshforsenate.com
City where I live: Keizer
Skills: Attorney for Injured Oregonians against Insurance companies for 30 years.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Homelessness and Housing Crisis. Richard’s first priority is to address the homelessness crisis. He works with a nonprofit that provides micro-shelters and services to the unsheltered and will work to address core causes of homelessness including lack of mental health care and unaffordable ho
2. Standing with Seniors. Richard knows that seniors deserve greater priority in all government planning. This includes everything from making facilities like parks and paths more accessible and usable to seniors to enacting laws allowing seniors to age with dignity in their own homes . He will als
3. Affordable Healthcare: In his work as a lawyer fighting insurance companies for 30 years, Richard has seen firsthand how sudden injury or illness can cause severe hardship and leave a family in debt, even when they have insurance. He wants to join the Senate to take it to the next level against Big Ins
Republican, Libertarian
www.kimthatcher.com
City where I live: Keizer
Skills: Construction Projects Management, State Senator (2015 to present) Oregon House of Representatives (2005 – 2014) Oregon City High School, Portland State University
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Our children’s education and their future is my top priority. That is why I have established a parental bill of rights for education. Study after study show that parental or caregiver involvement in a child’s education is a major factor in their success. I have already drafted legislation for next s
2. Recent reports examining the affordability of each state has Oregon ranked as one of the most expensive states to live and raise a family. Housing costs have increased significantly over the last few years also contributing to rent increases. There are so many regulations and red tape building new
3. Crime and homelessness are overwhelming our communities and it requires multiple approaches to getting them under control. In the last few years, Oregon’s governor has granted early release for thousands of seriously violent criminals. This includes criminals convicted of murder, rape, assa
Democrat, Working Families
aaronwoods4senate.com
City where I live: Wilsonville
Skills: Work: U.S. Army, Xerox, Tektronix, Education: Marylhurst University, B.A., M.B.A.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will work to lower the cost of housing. I will also work to create more types of housing so people can live close to their work and school, and I will help people without housing find a place to live.
2. I will work to create quality jobs with a good pay. I will do that by working with employers to find out what quality jobs they want to fill. I will then work with schools to teach students the skills they need for those quality jobs.
3. I will help seniors. I will help them stay in their homes as they age and will work to lower costs for their medicines and healthcare. I will work to create better faster Internet and centers where they can learn how to use computers and smartphones.
Republican
carolinafororegon.com
City where I live: Hillsboro
Skills: Small Business Owner – Malmedal Plumbing; Customer Service Supervisor – Alaska Airlines; Studied at International Air Academy; Community Volunteer; Mom, Grandmother
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Fully-fund police, decrease crime, protect communities.
2. Protect Seniors, Freezing property taxes for 65+, Lowering prescription drug costs
3. Oppose laws that raise the price of gas, groceries and rent.
Democrat, Independent
www.janeensollman.com
City where I live: Hillsboro
Skills: Janeen Sollman is your State Senator for SD15 and a Recycling Specialist at Vernier Science Education. Janeen attended Forest Grove High School and PCC. Before becoming a Senator, Janeen was a State Representative and a Hillsboro School Board Member.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Janeen has held over 95 community conversations on issues including our homeless crisis, affordable housing, and the rising cost of living. She will advocate for policies that help our community, including seniors and those on fixed incomes.
2. Janeen supports our schools and Career & Technical Education. She helped pass landmark legislation to fully fund our schools. She served on the Hillsboro School Board for eight years and now volunteers with the Hillsboro Schools Foundation.
3. Janeen is a champion for protecting reproductive rights, including supporting the Reproductive Health Equity Act – which made Oregon a leader in the United States for protecting reproductive rights.
Republican
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Banking and Insurance (Retired), Citizen-Politician
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Pursue Freedom. Honor personal rights, maintain effectiveness of divided political powers, provide legal predictability and security. Freedom is not a problem. Let it fly. VOTE!
2. Pursue Justice. Historians observed the more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the state. Our laws can’t be numbered and multiply anyway. Had enough of lawlessness? Reverse the direction by repealing two statutes, taxes, regulations, mandates for every one new. Give laws that are impartial,
3. Pursue Freedom and Justice with Less Government. Reverse two for one until the top or apex of 8.3% is reached. For every one new statute, tax, regulation, executive mandate reverse two towards reducing government involvement in the economy to 8.3%.
Democrat, Working Families
www.camposfororegon.com
City where I live: Aloha
Skills: I have worked as a case manager for families that were houseless or at risk of being houseless and now I work as a school-based health advocate. I also currently serve as the State Representative for House District 28.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. My top three priorities for addressing our housing crisis in the Oregon Senate will be increasing our affordable housing supply, lowering our current rent cap, and addressing chronic houselessness.
2. My top three priorities for addressing climate change in the Oregon Senate will be incentivizing a green economy, championing transportation solutions that reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion, and increasing conservation efforts.
3. My top three priorities for health care in the Oregon Senate will be protecting the right to abortion and all reproductive healthcare, growing our healthcare workforce, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.
Nonaffiliated
https://www.richvial.org
City where I live: Hillsboro
Skills: Small business owner, farmer, attorney
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Q7. Strengthen the Union. My primary goal is to create more unity between our elected leaders. 1. Make sure all Oregonians have a voice in their Capitol and are represented effectively 2. Work to reduce the power one political party hold over another 3. Make sure people are the top priority, and not ou
2. Insist on Liberty and Justice for All. 1. Helping our Homeless. Learning more information about those who do not have homes, how we can help, how we can work together to make sure our neighbors have a place to live. 2. Public Safety. Making sure we are protecting personal rights, supporting safe and pe
3. Build a system that allows all people to have equal opportunity. 1. Use facts and data to meet demands and access needs on improving roads, bridges, communication systems and necessary utilities for all. 2. Discuss how those who benefit most from infrastructure are required to pay for those servic
Republican, Constitution
www.KimRiceforORegon.com
City where I live: Beaverton
Skills: Teacher
3 things I will do if I win:
1. I will support legislation to improve our quality of education in Oregon, support choice/open enrollment, and money follows the child giving parents more choice in the education that best helps their child.
2. I will work on legislation that will roll back taxes, put a freeze on property taxes 65 and older, and make it easier for families and small businesses to live and work in Oregon by lessening taxes and regulations.
3. I will work to roll back government overreach on our freedoms and liberties for all Oregonians. I will support and stand with healthcare freedom, and I will work on removing OHA permanent administrative rules on our citizens. I will uphold our federal and state constitution.
Democrat, Independent
robwagnerfororegon.com
City where I live: Lake Oswego
Skills: Portland Community College, Associate Vice President; American Federation of Teachers-Oregon, Legislative Affairs Director; Lake Oswego School Board
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Increase access to college and trade programs; Though an equity lens – make college more affordable; Meaningful education for everyone
2. More housing for all; More Access to drug treatment; More Access to mental health services
3. Abortion is healthcare; Your body, your choice; Access to healthcare for everyone
Democrat
votemarkmeek.com
City where I live: Gladstone
Skills: Small business owner and State Representative. U.S. Air Force veteran.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Mark knows it is too expensive to live in Oregon. That’s why he will reduce costs by building more affordable housing, lowering the price of medicine, opposing tolls on our roads, and more.
2. Mark believes everyone deserves quality, affordable healthcare. That’s why he protected Medicaid coverage for over 1 million Oregon residents – including people with disabilities. Mark will continue protecting their access to healthcare while focusing on improving quality of care.
3. Mark cared for his mother with disabilities, so these issues are personal to him. Mark will ensure the rights of people with disabilities are protected, as well as create more opportunities for jobs, education and recreation.
Republican, Independent, Libertarian
www.billkennemer.com
City where I live: Oregon City
Skills: PhD Clinical Psychogist (retired); State Senator; State Rep; Clackamas County Commissioner
3 things I will do if I win:
1. * Stronger sentences for violent criminals
* Support DAs to prosecute property and theft crimes
* Fully fund Police and Student Resource Officers
2. * Bring down prescription drug costs
* Protect Medicaid Funding
* Increase mental health/addiction access
3. * Roll back business taxes, making gas, groceries and housing affordable
* Protect kicker tax rebates to citizens
* Bring down high rent costs
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
www.jamafororegon.com
City where I live: Portland
Skills: Oregon State Senator; Nonprofit Leader – B.A. Marylhurst University
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Affordability in housing, healthcare, and cost of living
2. Opportunity and fairness in employment and economy
3. Educational equity and action on climate change
Democrat, Independent
masonfororegon.com
City where I live: The Dalles
Skills: Security guard. Writer. Teacher. Help people understand and fix climate change. Used to work in a shelter to help women and children abused at home.
3 things I will do if I win:
1. Keep abortion legal. Help women access birth control to choose when and if to start a family. Have more childcare centers.
2. Make sure huge companies help Oregon State and cities where they are. Protect workers from being hurt on the job. Let workers get together to ask for what they want.
3. More apartments with low rents. Help people who lost their homes because of wildfires. Give homeless people safe places to stay.
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