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Bob Niemeyer

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Occupation: Self Employed Mechanical Engineer

Occupational Background: Small Business Owner, Professional Engineer, Inventor, Entrepreneur

Educational Background: Oregon State University, BS in Mechanical Engineering

Prior Governmental Experience: None

Leadership and Ideas for Oregon:

Oregon’s short term vision of our future has led to the government protecting the government from the People. 40 years of “Spend now, pay later, tax more” has only increased the size of government causing the current leadership to work outside the Constitution to govern Oregon. Our future is being consumed by a government that can’t see past what government wants to spend your tax dollars on today.

Issues:

Are the People of Tigard safe? Legislation is needed to prevent elected office holders from being able to selectively enforce the law. High density housing and Light Rail are lighting a fuse to exploding crime rates. Why build such things that destroy the livability of Tigard? The People want safety and reliable funding for the Police.

The real problem with PERS: The Judicial Branch of government is protecting their PERS retirement before protecting the Constitution from government misconduct and overreach. The People need the entire Judicial Branch off of PERS. Judges will protect their retirement before they protect the People.

Public Education in Oregon has been destroyed. We must use a Voucher system that will allow Parents to decide the type and quality of education they want for their children. Vouchers for School Choice, special needs, and Charter Schools are what the People want.

PERS itself: A commitment was made to government employees for a retirement pension. I stand for making sure that that commitment is kept. Legislation must be made to fund that commitment so employee control over their future instead of future governments looking at your retirement as a source of money to spend.

A vote for Bob Niemeyer is a vote for Safety, Protecting the People from government, common sense, and limiting government to what they are supposed to do.

(This information furnished by Bob Niemeyer.)

 

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Bobby Levy

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Occupation: Small Business Owner, Farmer

Occupational Background: Iowa Beef Processors, Processing Side Accounting; Blue Mountain Community College, Adjunct Business Instructor; Substitute Teacher, Umatilla County School Districts

Educational Background: Eastern Oregon University, Master’s Degree in Teacher Education; Portland State University, Master’s Degree in Business Administration; Portland State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Prior Governmental Experience: ODFW Commission, Chair (2012-2013); ODFW Commission, Commissioner (2006-2014); Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition, President (2006-Present); Umatilla County Budget Committee, Member (2018-Present); Oregon State Representative (2020-Present)

Effective Leadership
Republican Bobby Levy has a history of advocating for Eastern Oregon issues. As President of Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition, she organized tours and meetings for elected officials and agencies to come to Eastern Oregon and learn first-hand about our priorities and concerns. While serving on the ODFW Commission, she was a strong voice for regional farmers and ranchers against growing wolf populations.

Conservative Values
Bobby has spent her entire life in Eastern Oregon, first in La Grande and then in Umatilla County. She is a life-long Republican who believes in pro-life and pro-family values. She is a tireless advocate and defender of the Second Amendment.

Ready to Work for You
As a business owner and farmer, Bobby knows what it means to meet a payroll, eliminate waste, and manage a balanced budget. Her experience and strong working relationships with area legislators will allow her to hit the ground running on day one.

Endorsements
Oregon Right to Life PAC
Congressman Cliff Bentz
Senator Bill Hansell
Mark Simmons, Former Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran
Umatilla County Commissioner George Murdock
Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer
Union County Commissioner Paul Anderes
Union County Commissioner Matt Scarfo
Wallowa County Commissioner Todd Nash
Wallowa County Commissioner Susan Roberts
Wallowa County Commissioner John Hillock
Mayor of Pendleton John Turner

Elect Bobby Levy for State Representative
www.BobbyLevyForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Bobby Levy.)

 

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Boomer Wright

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Occupation: State Representative

Occupational Background: Teacher & Principal, Siuslaw School District; Superintendent, Mapleton School District; General Manager, Sea Lion Caves

Educational Background: Oregon College of Education, BS; University of Oregon, Masters

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Representative, District 9

Community Service: Florence Elks; Florence Lions Club; Rotary Club of Florence; Committee Chairperson, Boy Scouts local Troop 777; Florence Youth Baseball Coach; Florence Youth Softball Coach; Boomer's Bombers Mat Club; Million Minutes Reading Program, Rhododendron Elementary; Director, Siuslaw School District Outdoor Education Director

During my first 2 years as your State Representative, I was busy fighting legislation that would harm our Coastal Communities. This was and always be my top priority as your representative. I will continue to fight and stand up against any legislation that would harm our local and statewide businesses and industries.

While keeping my top priority, I was very successful in our first legislative session working on solutions for our coastal communities. These include the following:

  • Rural Veterans Healthcare Transportation Grant Program for our Veterans
  • Green Bag Bottle Drop programs on the coast
  • Investments in our Port of Coos Bay
  • Water infrastructure investments for Lakeside & Mapleton
  • Investments in the arts – Little Theater on the Bay renovation
  • Investments in public safety – Firefighters training center tower at Southwestern Oregon Community College

BOOMER WRIGHT: LOOKING OUT FOR OREGON’S COASTAL COMMUNITIES

I’ve lived here for nearly 50 years. We’ve raised 4 children and have 7 grandchildren.

I’ve educated children as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. I know how to listen, manage, and bring about positive change. We need coastal common sense in Salem. -BOOMER WRIGHT

Coastal Priorities:

  • Protection of personal freedoms
  • Thriving businesses
  • Reduced taxes
  • Quality healthcare
  • Strong Education System
  • Improved transportation
  • Workforce development
  • Affordable housing
  • Honor and Support Veterans and First Responders

www.BoomerWright.com

(This information furnished by Friends Of Boomer Wright.)

Kevin Maloney

Brian Boquist

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State Senator Brian Boquist was born and raised on a dairy farm in Tillamook and has been an Oregonian his entire life. He and his wife, Peggy, now live on a small farm in Dallas where their six children were raised. The family farm and forest operations spread multiple counties and several states.

At 17, Senator Boquist enlisted in the U.S. Army receiving education benefits that would later aid in his receipt of a college education. Brian retired as a Special Forces Officer from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command being transfered back to the reserves.  Brian’s official military retirement commenced in October 2018.

After receiving a B.S. in Social Science and Business Administration at Western Oregon University, he earned an MBA from Oregon State University in Corvallis. Formerly, he worked with a group of companies and government entities preparing Marines, Army and Navy members for combat deployments.  Priot to that, he was worked in international aviation and logisitics in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Latin America supporting commercial, humanitarian, and peacekeeping operations.  

Brian served as State Representative in House District 23 and is now the State Senator in rural District 12, which is comprised of House Districts 23 and 24.  He is an independent constitutional republican values voice for the People in rural Polk and Yamhill Counties who want the individual, family and small business freedoms.

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Cedric R Hayden

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Occupation: Dentist; wildland firefighter and heavy-equipment construction operator; State Representative serving from 2015-2022

Occupational Background: Dentist; small business owner; rancher

Educational Background: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Prior Governmental Experience: Medical/Dental contractor – Oregon Department of Human Services

Legislative Committees: Vice-Chair: House Healthcare Committee; Vice-Chair: House Committee on COVID-19; Ways & Means Subcommittee on Human Services; Ways & Means Subcommittee on General Government; Joint Task Force on Access to Quality Affordable Healthcare.

Family: Married to wife Julie, dad of five great kids

LEADERSHIP WE DESERVE in LINN, LANE & MARION COUNTIES!

Supporting Middle-Class, Working Oregonians

Cedric is proud to have stood up for working class families, protecting their Kicker Refunds, saying NO to taxing PPP loans on Oregon income tax returns, and VOTING NO on job-killing taxes.

Focusing on a Healthy Oregon

Ensuring access to affordable healthcare is critical. As a dentist, Cedric knows we need to make sure people in rural communities have the same access to providers as those in big cities. Cedric has supported safely expanding the types of care providers can offer, and he continues to support incentives that help doctors and nurses set up practice in rural communities.

Protecting Veterans who’ve Served to Protect Us

Cedric supports our Veterans. He just passed first-of-its-kind legislation to provide Oregon Veterans with needed dental care.

Dear Neighbors,

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!

Thank you!

Cedric Hayden

www.HaydenForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Hayden for Oregon.)

 

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Chris Gorsek

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I’m an educator, a dad, a grandfather, and a former police officer and that is what drives me as a Representative. My wife Jackie and our family have called Troutdale home for the last 2 decades.

I have been teaching geography and law enforcement at Mount Hood Community College since 1996. I also served as a police officer with the Portland Police Bureau for seven years where I patrolled neighborhoods on the east side of Portland.

As a legislator, I’m using the experience I have gained throughout my life to improve, reform and strengthen our communities and district.

Kevin Maloney

Christine Drazan

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Occupation: Former State Representative & House Republican Leader

Occupational Background: Executive Director, Oregon Cultural Advocacy Coalition; Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association

Educational Background: George Fox University, Bachelor of Arts

Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas County Planning Commission; Canby School District Budget Committee

CHRISTINE DRAZAN

A New Direction For Oregon

“As a former state representative and House Republican Leader, Christine Drazan has the experience, the leadership, and the vision to put Oregon back on the right track starting on Day One.”

– Mark Simmons, Former Republican Speaker of the House

STANDING UP FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Christine Drazan is a mother of three who cares about our kids and their future. Christine will keep our schools open full time and in person and restore graduation requirements. She will establish a Parents’ Bill of Rights to give parents a voice in their kids’ education, provide more school choice, and get political agendas out of the classroom so our kids can learn how to think, not what to think.

SUPPORTING POLICE & HOLDING CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE

“As the House Republican leader, Christine Drazan was instrumental in protecting our law enforcement community from legislation that would have undermined our ability to protect and serve Oregonians. She is a champion for public safety and a tremendous advocate for our law enforcement officers.”

– Oregon Chiefs of Police Association, Sheriffs of Oregon

CUTTING TAXES & REDUCING COST OF LIVING

Inflation and the cost of living are pushing family budgets to the brink. As governor, Christine will end the mandates and regulations that are crushing our small businesses and work to cut taxes for everyday Oregonians.

CLEANING UP OUR STREETS

Christine Drazan will address the root causes of homelessness – addiction, mental health, and affordability – and work with our nonprofits, faith community, and local governments to get people off the streets.

CHRISTINE’S RECORD

“A” Rated By NRA

Opposed To Vaccine Mandates

Pro-Life | Endorsed By Oregon Right To Life PAC

(This information furnished by Friends of Christine Drazan.)

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Courtney Neron

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Occupation: State Representative

Occupational Background: High School French/Spanish Teacher

Educational Background: Pacific University, MAT; University of Oregon, BA; Tigard High School

Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative

As a parent and educator, I understand how difficult the past few years have been for families, individuals, and community well-being. I remain focused on rebuilding and investing in a healthy, safe future for all Oregonians to thrive. I ask for your support to continue serving on behalf of our shared values.

Making Economic Resilience Possible
Despite record state revenues, too many families are feeling left behind. I’ll continue focusing on:

  • Relief for small businesses
  • Quality, affordable childcare
  • Workforce training and retention
  • Food banks and rent assistance
  • Mobile health and access to medical care

Investing in our Communities
I work closely with our communities to invest in:

  • Broadband infrastructure and economic stability
  • Watershed protection and environmental sustainability
  • Safe highway pedestrian crossings
  • Transit-oriented workforce housing

Strengthening Education from Preschool to Career
A comprehensive education system ensures a responsible citizenry ready for the jobs of tomorrow. I am committed to:

  • Recruiting and retaining great teachers
  • Ensuring students can safely learn in school 5 days a week
  • Aligning graduation standards with workforce needs
  • Stabilizing funding

Protecting Seniors and Vulnerable Oregonians
Today is a good day to check in on an elderly family member, friend, or neighbor. I’ll keep fighting for:

  • Building and preserving affordable housing
  • Addressing root causes of homelessness
  • Increasing safety initiatives and violence prevention
  • Lowering prescription drug costs

We Stand with Courtney:

Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Education Association
Oregon School Employees Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Basic Rights Oregon
Pro-Choice Oregon
Clackamas County Commissioner Sonya Fischer
Yamhill County Commissioner Casey Kulla
Tigard Tualatin School Board Chair Ben Bowman
West Linn Wilsonville School Board Director Kirsten Wyatt
Wilsonville City Councilor Charlotte Lehan
Sherwood City Councilor Sean Garland
Mayors of King City, Sherwood, Tigard, and Wilsonville
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

More endorsements at: www.courtneyfororegon.com

(This information furnished by Courtney Neron.)

 

Kevin Maloney

Dacia Grayber

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Occupation: Professional Firefighter/Paramedic, State Representative

Occupational Background: Emergency Management, Educator

Educational Background: B.S., Homeland Security/Emergency Management, Concordia University; Columbia University

Prior Governmental Experience: West Portland Town Center Citizen Advisory Group, Oregon Seismic Policy Advisory Committee, PCP

Together, We Redefine Possible

As a firefighter/ paramedic and your representative in Salem, I have the honor of serving our community in many ways. These past two years have brought new meaning to our collective challenges. As your representative, I’m proud of the work we’re doing together to help meet these challenges – and to rebuild from them.

As your State Representative, I champion what matters most.

Whether it’s driving down the cost of living, supporting small businesses and working families, addressing homelessness, or building stronger schools and communities, I lead with bravery, compassion, and determination. I fight to keep Oregon a leader in reproductive rights, meaningful community safety and gun violence prevention, and for working families… and I’m not done yet.

We can and must do more to keep Oregon green. Combating the effects of climate change is the reality of my work as a Firefighter and Representative. I worked to pass legislation to curb wildfires and the impacts of climate change.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. I secured funding to get struggling Oregonians into housing and shelter, connected to critical support services, and towards homeownership. We all deserve healthy, vibrant communities.

We need a fair economy for all. I championed investing in skills training, protecting workers, reducing barriers to growing small businesses, and requiring corporations pay their fair share.

For a strong future, we need strong schools. I supported record school funding ensuring our teachers, students, and schools have the resources, support, and staffing they need for success.

Endorsed by:

Oregon AFL-CIO

Oregon State Firefighters Council

Oregon Nurses Association

Oregon Education Association

Oregon School Employees Association

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon

Pro-Choice Oregon PAC

… and more. Visit DaciaforOregon.com

(This information furnished by Dacia for Oregon.)

 

Kevin Maloney

Dan Rayfield

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Like most people, the issues that drive and motivate me were shaped over time by many different experiences throughout my life. At a young age, the contrasting parenting styles and perspectives of my mother and father had a significant impact on my worldviews. My mother was an activist and small business owner that reveled in dragging her young and often unwilling son to events promoting progressive causes. My father, on the other hand, was a former Colonel in the Air Force Reserve and a senior vice president of a commercial insurance company. Needless to say, they had entirely different perspectives on life and politics. This dynamic forced me to quickly rationalize how two good people can have vastly different outlooks in life.

Growing up in Oregon, my views were also significantly shaped by my experiences as a student in our public school system. As a child, I saw firsthand the divestment in our K-12 education system. At Western Oregon University as an undergraduate student, I personally experienced the increasing costs of higher education. After graduating from Willamette University College of Law in 2006, I then faced the all too common struggle of starting out in life with significant student loan debt.

As an attorney, I represent individuals with consumer and civil rights cases against large corporations, insurance companies, and other bad actors. Being a partner in our law firm also means I must navigate the practicalities of owning and operating a small business. Fighting for the “little guy” while also maintaining a fiscally sound business has given me great satisfaction but has also deepened my appreciation for anyone that strikes out on their own to start a business.

While many experiences that shape us occur when we are younger, being a parent later in life has given me a sense of urgency to find solutions for the many problems we face here in Oregon. In my life I have benefitted from having a supportive family, reliable health care, and a good education. I am committed to pursuing policies that will ensure everyone has the same opportunities that I had growing up.