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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-13054 (W) Date Printed: 09/11/2024 10:20 AM Word Count: 307

President Robert F Kennedy Jr We The People

Occupation: Attorney

Occupational Background: Working as an environmental attorney for 40 years, Kennedy has won lawsuits to protect our air, soil, food, and health from corporate polluters. He has also fought and won cases to defend the Constitutional rights and freedoms of the American people.

Educational Background: Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts; University of Virginia School of Law, Juris Doctor; Pace University, Master of Laws

Prior Governmental Experience: N/A

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for president as an independent to end the corrupt merger of corporations and government and to fix the broken two-party system. To heal the partisan divide, Kennedy proposes a “unity government” in which voices from all parties are represented.

As president, Kennedy will end costly foreign wars and reinvest the trillions saved at home to restore the middle class. He has plans to: 1) redirect 20% of government contracts away from corporations (that offshore our economy) into small businesses, creating millions of jobs; 2) offer a new GI Bill to anyone willing to serve their community in our domestic Peace Corps, providing volunteers with assets to pay their way through college, put a down payment on a home, or start a business; 3) assist homebuyers with government-guaranteed 3% mortgages; and 4) cap childcare at 10% of income to make parenthood affordable for Americans.

Kennedy will secure the southern border and end the humanitarian crisis there.

He will address the epidemic of drug addiction with innovative solutions that promote healing and recovery. He will end the epidemic of chronic illness in our country, especially among our children.

Kennedy and his Vice Presidential nominee, Nicole Shanahan, will champion regenerative agriculture. By promoting farming practices that restore soil health and biodiversity, they will advance a sane, resilient food system, benefitting people and the planet.

Kennedy and Shanahan will eradicate corruption and ensure transparency and accountability.

(This information furnished by Team Kennedy.)

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12945 (W)

Word Count: 320

Chase Oliver Libertarian

Occupation: Logistics manager

Occupational Background: Experience in various industries, working up from dishwasher to business consultant and maritime logistics management for one of the world’s largest shipping firms. Boardmember of a national LGBT educational non-profit.

Educational Background: Twenty years of on-the-job training and knowledge.

Prior Governmental Experience: No experience raising taxes, sending our troops to fight unnecessary wars, waging the failed War on Drugs, interfering with free markets, or overspending taxpayers’ hard-earned money.

CHASE YOUR DREAMS WITHOUT THE GOVERNMENT STANDING IN

YOUR WAY!

As I visited all 50 states over the past 18 months with my amazing VP nominee, , I heard from voters who doubt they can Mike Ter Maat CHASE THEIR

. I aspire to change that mindset. Inflation is robbing us of our DREAMS potential. Government overspending and reckless money printing fuels skyrocketing costs.

By slashing spending and balancing the budget, we can crush inflation and . Our immigration system is outdated and inefficient. strengthen the economy

We must break the partisan gridlock and simplify the process so immigrants can come, work, and thrive as part of our communities. I support an Ellis Island-style system with medical and criminal background checks at accredited ports of entry.

I am I will ANTI-WAR to the core. END WARS AND BRING THE TROOPS We must end drone strikes and military interventions while championing HOME.

free trade and international goodwill. I will end the Justice Department’s abuses and , starting with pardon all individuals imprisoned for victimless crimes Edward Snowden and Ross Ulbricht.

Our broken criminal justice system needs a radical overhaul. We must dismantle the prison-industrial complex, end the failed War on Drugs, abolish the death penalty, and eliminate qualified immunity for police.

I am running for president on the Libertarian message that if you’re not harming anyone:

Your life should be life,YOUR your body should be body,YOUR your property should be property,YOUR and your business should be business.YOUR https://votechaseoliver.com/

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12488 (W)

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Jill Stein Pacific Green

Occupation: Medical Doctor

Occupational Background: Former Harvard Medical School Instructor in Medicine

Educational Background: Harvard College, Harvard Medical School

Prior Governmental Experience: Town Meeting Lexington MA 2005-2010

The political system is broken. The two Wall Street parties are bought and paid for. Both are abandoning working people, worsening the climate crisis, undermining democracy, and squandering trillions on the endless war machine while tens of millions of Americans lack housing, food, healthcare and more.

Over 60% of us now say the two-party system has failed and we need a party that serves the people. I’m running for President to offer that choice for the people. Our campaign is the only anti-war, anti-genocide, pro-worker, climate action choice with a path to the White House.

Political insiders smear voters who want better choices. But without freedom of choice in elections, there is no democracy. So forget the elites who tell you to ignore your struggle and to keep voting for the politicians who caused it. Change won't come from them; it has to come from the people.

If we come together, we can create an economy that works for all of us with living-wage jobs, healthcare, housing, food, childcare, debt-free education, and guaranteed livable income as human rights. We can create a Green New Deal with millions of jobs to fight climate collapse, secure clean air, water, and food, and protect Mother Earth.

We can end endless war, rampant militarism, and genocide, and launch a new foreign policy based on diplomacy, international law, and human rights. We can revive our democracy with ranked-choice voting, proportional representation, and public campaign financing to get big money out of politics. We can end mass incarceration, fix our immigration system, and ensure our rights, freedoms, and justice for all.

We have the power to do all this and more - and we can use it in 2024 to start building an America and a world that works for all of us.

jillstein2024.com http://jillstein2024.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12743 (W)

Word Count: 265

Kamala D Harris Democrat

Occupation: Vice President of the United States

Occupational Background: U.S. Senator, Attorney General, District Attorney

Educational Background: University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D.); Howard University (B.A.)

Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Senator, Attorney General of California, District Attorney of San Francisco, Deputy District Attorney of Alameda County

Vice President Harris is a fighter for the people. From her days as a prosecutor to her service as Vice President, she has defended the rights of everyday people by standing up to predators, scammers, and powerful interests. She has been fearless in taking on anyone who threatens the rights and freedoms of Americans.

As a prosecutor, she put murderers and abusers behind bars, standing up for women and children. As California Attorney General, she cracked down on transnational gangs trafficking drugs and guns across the border to make communities safer. She also took on the big banks that committed mortgage fraud, winning back billions in relief for homeowners. As a Senator and Vice President, she took on the big drug companies to cap the cost of insulin for seniors and led the fight for reproductive freedom. She has also advanced America’s interests on the world stage, including by taking on Russian leader Vladimir Putin and standing with NATO.

As president, she would make strengthening the middle class a defining goal of her presidency. She will confront price gouging, work to lower costs, and expand opportunity so that every American has the chance to not just get by, but get ahead. And she will continue fighting to restore our freedoms, from reproductive rights to voting rights.

(This information furnished by Harris for President.)

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12776 (W)

Word Count: 244

Vice President Tim Walz

Occupation: Governor of Minnesota

Occupational Background: U.S. Representative, U.S. Army National Guard, Teacher and Coach

Educational Background: Chadron State College (B.Sc.)

Prior Governmental Experience: Governor of Minnesota, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District

Governor Tim Walz is a champion for America’s working families. He enlisted in the Army National Guard when he turned 17 and served for 24 years, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major. After attending college thanks to the GI Bill, Walz served his community as a high school teacher and football coach – taking his team to the state championship for the first time in the school’s history.

He was elected to Congress in a Republican-leaning district, where he served as the ranking member on the House Veterans Affairs Committee and he passed legislation to help stem veterans’ suicides.

As Governor, Tim Walz has an impressive record of delivering for middle-class families like the one he grew up in. He cut taxes for working families, lowered the cost of insulin, cracked down on junk fees, and signed paid leave into law.

Walz stood up for fundamental freedoms and led Minnesota to become the first state to pass legislation protecting a woman’s right to choose following Trump’s overturning of Roe. A gun owner and hunter, he expanded background checks in Minnesota. And, Walz worked across the aisle to pass a bipartisan infrastructure package.

Together, he and Vice President Harris will fight for our freedoms, our families, and our future.

(This information furnished by Harris for President.)

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-13159 (W)

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US Representative, 1st District Suzanne Bonamici

Occupation: U.S. Representative

Occupational Background: Consumer Protection Attorney

Educational Background: Lane Community College, AS; University of Oregon, BA, JD

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Legislator; Federal Trade Commission

Suzanne Bonamici Strong Leadership, Oregon Values, a Better Future

Suzanne worked her way through community college, university, and law school, so she knows what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet. She was a paralegal at Legal Aid and a consumer protection attorney. Volunteering in public schools inspired her to run for office; now she’s a national leader on the Education & Workforce Committee.

Suzanne is Building an Economy that Works for Everyone. She has:

Delivered federal dollars to address homelessness, expand mental health care, fight addiction, and build more affordable housing in cities and rural communities.

Passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill that’s creating jobs and bringing $5 billion to Oregon for roads, bridges, public transit, renewable energy, and broadband, including funding for the I-5 Interstate Bridge project.

Supported universal health care and passed legislation to reduce prescription drug costs, including capping insulin at $35/month for seniors.

She will always protect Medicare and Social Security.

Delivered $52.3 million to NW Oregon this Congress, including $6.25 million to add more than 300 units of affordable housing.

Suzanne is Leading with Oregon Values. She will:

Stand against extremism and protect democracy.

Fight for access to abortion care, IVF, and contraception because patients, not politicians, should make these decisions.

Champion LGBTQI+ rights, voting rights, and gun violence prevention.

Invest in affordable child care, public education, and paid leave.

Implement the most significant climate bill in history, which she helped pass as a leader on the Science Committee, to create good jobs in emerging industries and help us equitably transition to renewable energy.

Support well-rounded public education, apprenticeships, debt-free higher education, and career and technical education.

Selected endorsements:

Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Oregon Nurses Association Planned Parenthood Action Fund www.BonamiciForCongress.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12737 (W)

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US Representative, 1st District Joe Christman

Occupation: Computer Programmer

Occupational Background: Technology

Educational Background: B.S. Computer Science

Prior Governmental Experience: None

Elect someone who will fight the president's agenda, no matter who wins!

Oregon needs change. The Democratic Party has failed Oregon and the Republican Party has hardly even bothered to show up. Send a message to both of them by voting for me. I promise no matter who is elected president, I will be a nuisance to them.

I will fight to do the following:

End the Wars

End the Gaza Genocide.

End Selective Service.

End America's involvement in NATO.

End the Military-Industrial Complex.

Protect the First Amendment

The government has no right to restrict protest outside of time and place;

the government may not restrict boycotts; the government may not restrict these either directly or by proxy through restrictions on government contracts.

The government has no place restricting "disinformation," "misinformation," or "malinformation" either directly or through "nudging."

The government has no right to ban foreign companies like TikTok from existing in our information sphere.

Protect the Second Amendment

The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

That includes:

No "Assault Weapons" ban.

No Magazine Size Restrictions.

No restrictions on developing technology such as 3D printing.

Protect Civil Liberties

Abolish Civil Asset Forfeiture.

Work to end Qualified Immunity.

Legalize all drugs.

Affirm the right to refuse any medication including vaccines.

No restrictions on sexual activity among consenting adults done in privacy End the Espionage Act and fight for full pardons/dismissals for Manning, Assange, Reality Winner, Daniel Hale, and Snowden.

Lower Taxes

I will vote for no tax increase.

I will vote for no new taxes.

I will vote to decrease taxes whenever reasonably possible.

Together, we can defeat the duopoly.

joeforcongress2024.com

(This information furnished by Joe Christman.)

http://joeforcongress2024.com/

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12738 (W)

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US Representative, 2nd District Cliff Bentz Republican

Occupation: U.S. Congressman, Farmer, Businessman

Occupational Background: U.S. Congressman, Farmer, Legislator, Rancher, Attorney (water, business law)

Educational Background: J.D. Lewis and Clark College, B.S. Eastern Oregon State College

Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Congressman (2021-present), Oregon State Senator (2018-2020), Oregon State Representative (2008-2018), School Board Member (Ontario 8C School District (2005-2008), Oregon Water Resources Commission (1988-1995)

Cliff Bentz endorsed and is endorsed by Trump, PRO-2nd Amendment, PRO- Life, PRO-Business, & PRO-Veteran.

as Chairman of the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee of Cliff Bentz the Natural Resource Committee, is fighting to retain the Snake River Dams, reduce wolf populations, and resolve the water, land, forest, and irrigation challenges facing CD2.

is working to support veterans, reduce bureaucratic barriers, lower Cliff Bentz taxes, secure the border, protect private property rights, protect personal freedom, and protect rural Oregonians.

CHAIRMAN BRUCE WESTERMAN

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

"A strong conservative, Cliff Bentz is who the 2nd District of Oregon needs representing them. As a leader on the House Natural Resources Committee, Cliff defends conservative values and works hard to represent Oregon."

CHAIRMAN JIM JORDAN

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

"Cliff Bentz is a hard worker, thorough thinker, and battle tested advocate for his constituents. As conservatives we can count on him in the fight against the radical left."

COLONEL DAVE DOTTERRER

JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER

"I have known Cliff for years and now work him in my capacity as a County Commissioner. As a retired Marine, I know he places the needs of our veterans at the forefront of all he does."

TODD NASH

OREGON CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

WALLOWA COUNTY COMMISSIONER

"Cliff is a well-respected leader. His advocacy for our public lands and water rights make him the obvious choice for the Cattlemans' endorsement."

Endorsements:

Oregon Right to Life PAC Oregon Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC American Forest Resource Council-AFRC Associated Oregon Loggers Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association Oregonians for Food and Shelter Young Republicans of Oregon Oregon Nurseries' PAC

(This information furnished by Cliff Bentz for Congress.)

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12221 (W)

Michael Kurt Stettler Constitution

Occupation: Communications Analyst

Occupational Background: Electrical Construction and Service

Educational Background: Two years post secondary education in aviation maintenance, commercial navigation, meteorology, music.

Prior Governmental Experience: United States Navy 1986-1990, Aviation Machinist Mate, VFA-305

Constitution Party of Oregon 2024

The last forty to fifty years have been dominated by globalism and politics that lacked principles, fostered endless regime change wars, attacks on the family and middle class. As a candidate for US Representative I ask you, "Is Oregon better off than 10-20-30 years ago? Are you, your family, friends and neighbors?"

Awesome opportunities are in front of all Oregonians in 2024. We must assume Returning to proven policies, that have a greater roll in self government.

worked well in our nation's history will serve us well again. Let's apply some common S.E.N.S.

Simple

Economic

National

Solutions

1) Reinstate Glass-Steagall Banking: Depression era law that protected your bank deposits and pensions 1933-1999. This legislation essentially created a firewall that separated commercial deposits and pension assets from speculative investments and derivatives trading.

2) US Treasury Credit supporting essential industries and services meeting recovery goals during crisis conditions.

3) Long term, simple interest, US Treasury Credit directed toward job creation and investment into long-term growth sectors of infrastructure developement, energy intensive industries, advanced technolgies, Small-Modular-Reactor production for fission reactors, Increased investment for Research and Development in fusion energy and Moon-Mars applications.

4) Hospital Survey and Construction Act of 1946: 4.5 hospital beds per 1000 population using census data. Let's end the HMO dominated for-profit-system of 1973-2024 and let's put CARE back into our health care system.

5) Election Validity, Campaign Finance Reform, Affordable Housing, Apprenticeship Programs, Vocational Skills development for immediate employment opportunities and career paths that avoid massive student loan debt, Comprehensive Forest Management

Americans deserve better than our two-party system.

"Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

Say NO to ESTABLISHMENT POLITICS

Vote Stettler for US Representative in 2024, Oregon District 2 http://stetty.info 541-576-9315

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12460 (W)

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Dan Ruby

Occupation: science educator, small business owner

Occupational Background: college foundation executive director, housing nonprofit founder, community health center senior director, wildfire recovery consultant, museum CEO

Educational Background: MS, Science Education

Prior Governmental Experience: school board (nonpartisan)

I’m a working parent who understands struggling to make ends meet–not a millionaire career politician. I care about people regardless of their beliefs, and I know what it takes to get big things done together: neighbors helping neighbors.

My vision is for a safe, prosperous Oregon for our working families and seniors: small towns and rural communities that are thriving, welcoming, and ready for the future.

We need a representative in Congress who serves everyone, not just a wealthy few. We deserve federal policies and programs that will help us: make homes affordable; lower health costs and gain access to care, especially mental health and addiction treatment; and fix our aging schools and infrastructure. I'm committed to bringing home the resources we can use.

I will work to lower taxes and everyday costs for regular folks. The ultra-rich and multinational corporations have to pay their fair share so our local companies can grow the industries we need, with union jobs, and so we spend less on gas and grocery bills.

I will fight to restore our rights to abortion care nationally and preserve our freedom to make private decisions with our doctors.

I vow to defend Social Security and Medicare, public education, and environmental protections from a GOP trying to eliminate them.

I believe in fighting climate change for fewer wildfires and better water.

I know that post offices, libraries, and museums are worth investing in as the vibrant hearts of our communities.

I pledge to be vigilant about judicial ethics and limiting out-of-control courts’ power to ignore the people.

This November, the choice forward is clear: VOTE Ruby for Oregon!

Endorsements include:

Progressive Party of Oregon Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network Center for Freethought Equality

Website: ruby4or.com

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http://ruby4or.com

Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12765 (W)

US Representative, 3rd District David W Walker Independent

Occupation: President of HuHealth & Humaucracy, Certified Veteran's Medical Examiner, Nurse Practitioner

Occupational Background: Health Care Practitioner, Educator, Insurance /Economic & Finance Policy, Small Business Owner.

Educational Background: Mt Hood College: RN, Kansas University: BA French & English, Washington State University: MS Nursing.

Prior Governmental Experience: Developer of the Public Option: Eliminated by Affordable Care Act

Crisis confronts every US Voter today, a Crisis of Confidence brought on by a total breakdown of trust in our public & private institutions because the two parties who control our elections no longer represent the interest of common people. To the contrary, Republican & Democrat party actions divide& harm us while clearly benefitting paymaster donors they exclusively serve.

Basically, the Republicans & Democrats represent the root cause of the civic disease that debilitates us all. Imagine them squatting on our institutions extracting exorbitant rents from us, jeopardizing our country’s world standing while daily betraying their stewardship of our government we entrusted them with.

Fortunately, this Crisis provides a once-in-a-lifetime civic opportunity for Portland, Multnomah & Clackamas County Voters! Together we can put the Red /Blue carjacking of our people’s political journey in the Rear-View Mirror.

How? Magnify your Voice! Stand first among US Congressional Districts to Break the Cycle of Red/Blue Citizen Disenfranchisement! Elect David Walker!

You share with introducing a comprehensive platform of political&economic innovations that fix the problems Republicans & Democrats entrench themselves by NOT solving.

Vote David Walker for Congress to introduce HuHealth & Humaucracy: The Cure for America's “Republican/Democrat” Civic Disease.

Humaucracy exists to optimize the Health, Wealth & Well-Being of the Individuals & Communities it serves...

CRISIS SOLUTIONS

Housing Affordability Crisis—introduce legislation to force Private Equity, Hedge Funds & Foreign Investors to sell & divest from all single-family residential homes purchased since 2008. Prices will drop significantly returning housing affordability to families.

Healthcare Crisis—introduce the Universal HuHealth Care System saving billions of dollars, lowering drug prices, cutting-out wasteful middlemen while empowering patients & practitioners.

www.davidwalker4congress.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12229 (W)

Joe Meyer

Occupation: Math Teacher

Occupational Background: research scientist, database entrepreneur, bus driver, math teacher, science writer

Educational Background: DePaul University, Brown University MS, PhD Physics

I am running for Congress because there has been a coup in the United States.

We the people lost. Corporate and foreign interests won and they continue to beat us by controlling our elections. They invest millions in their politicians; they receive back billions in tax breaks, subsidies, and weapons of war.

I call it a coup because this regime doesn't care about the life of US citizens:

500,000 sleep on the street, 30% of families are housing insecure, 16% of children live in poverty, nuclear annihilation looms, and our environment is increasingly unstable. Since Reagan, the regime transferred $50 trillion of wealth to the top 1% and eviscerated the middle class.

This regime attacks the liberty of US citizens: students are violently denied the right to protest, FISA 702 kills our right to privacy, and costly cop-cities proliferate. Whistleblowers and publishers are persecuted for revealing regime crimes.

This regime is complicit in genocide: they sent $300 billion to Israel and continually veto peace. We receive heart-breaking images of children, torture, and massacres. They deny reality; send more bombs.

We need a revolution; I want a peaceful one.

I want a smaller US government that starts with the life and liberty of US citizens. I want energy independence to eliminate wars, save the environment, and employ America. I want our bill of rights. I want every child to be our child.

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We are not a democracy if foreign interests pick our Representatives. I'm running for congress because the first responsibility of the US government is the regular US citizen - not the wealthiest 1%, not big oil, not endless wars and genocides.

Vote for peace, vote for democracy, vote Green.

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12572 (W)

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Joanna Harbour

Occupational Background: Business owner, office manager, independent caregiver

Educational Background: Willamette University College of Law, J.D.;

Northwest Nazarene University, B.A., Political Science

Prior Governmental Experience: Branding Committee, Estacada; Downtown and Riverside Advisory Committee, Estacada; Clackamas County Republican Precinct Committee Person

We must have a Representative who protects us from an overbearing government that destroys our prosperity and rights. I will fight for everyday families to keep their freedoms and hard-earned money. I’ll listen to the People.

Top priorities include:

Inflation/Economy: Repair our economy to be robust again. Restore energy independence.

Security: We need law and order. I’ll work to incentivize leaders to uphold laws.

For safe communities, there must be adequate funding for first responders.

Border: Our borders must be secured.

Affordable Housing & Homelessness: I support more housing with lower development costs and other common-sense solutions.

Education: I support school choice and the money following the child.

Tolling: No tolling without the vote of the people.

Medical Freedom: I oppose mandatory vaccines, masks, and lockdowns.

Small Business & Farms: I will fight for Oregon’s small businesses and farms, not huge out-of-state or foreign corporations that get special favors from D.C.

Health Care: Cut costs of health insurance with more coverage options while protecting preexisting conditions. We cannot afford universal health care controlled by a government agency wielding excessive power to limit our medical options.

Sex & Human Trafficking: End trafficking and slavery; give assistance to victims.

Sustainability: I will seek sensible natural resource and transportation policies that preserve both jobs and the environment. The “Green New Deal” is bankrupting our country and over-taxing the power grid.

Accountability: Every government agency, including law enforcement, must remove any bad employees and wasteful spending. I won’t vote for laws that exempt politicians.

Vote Joanna Harbour, who will fight for your safety, prosperity, justice, and the Constitution.

For more: www.joanna4oregon.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12739 (W)

Maxine E Dexter

Occupation: Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Occupational Background: State Representative; Board Chair, Northwest Permanente Medical Group; Grocery Worker

Educational Background: University of Washington, B.A., M.D.

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon House of Representatives; Chair, Housing and Homelessness Committee; Member, Behavioral Health and Healthcare, Judiciary, Emergency Management and Veterans Committees

Democrat Maxine Dexter Doctor for Congress - Compassionate. Effective.

I am a first-generation college graduate who achieved my dream of becoming a physician with grit, a union grocery job and federal student loans. For over 20 years, my patients and my children have trusted me to care for them – I listen, follow the science and help people live their healthiest lives possible. As a State Representative, I’ve done the same. I built diverse coalitions to address our housing and addiction crises, bringing Oregonians together to solve tough problems. I will continue to fight to protect abortion rights, make historic investments in housing, and prioritize the health of people and our environment.

I’m running to be your voice in Congress to deliver the results our community needs.

I’m fighting for:

Ending the humanitarian crisis on our streets: We need safe housing and robust addiction and mental health services for all.

An economy with opportunity for all: High-quality public schools, affordable childcare and housing, good-paying union jobs, lower cost of living.

Healthy people, healthy communities: Universal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, reduced prescription drug costs, ending gun violence.

A healthy planet: Clean air and water, expand renewable energy, increase clean domestic manufacturing, protect our forests, hold polluting corporations accountable.

Reproductive Healthcare and Freedom: Codify Roe v Wade, safeguard contraception and IVF, protect clinicians and patients.

A durable democracy: Get big money out of politics, protect voting rights, increase government accountability.

Leaders stand with Maxine

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley & Ron Wyden

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Governor Tina Kotek

UFCW 555

League of Conservation Voters Action Fund

And more… www.MaxineforOregon.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12459 (W)

US Representative, 4th District Justin Filip

Occupation: Program Manager, University of Oregon

Occupational Background: Guest Teacher

Educational Background: University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

I will be a voice in Congress for those whose interests are often neglected by our government.

A study by Martin Gilens (Princeton) and Benjamin Page (Northwestern) looked at 20 years of data and found that the preferences of the average American have virtually no impact upon public policy. It should come as no surprise that elected officials only do the bidding of the rich, since the two major parties are owned and operated by billionaires and corporations.

I will be an advocate for the rest of us. I will put people, the planet, and peace before the interests of the wealthy and powerful.

People

Oregon has a homelessness crisis and nearly half of all working Oregonians struggle to pay their bills every month. Meanwhile, corporations are bringing in record profits by raising prices on all of us. This is an injustice. We must fight to curb the greed of the wealthy in order to build stronger and safer communities.

Planet

Our health depends on the health of our planet. It is our duty to care for the land, air, and water. None of us would put a price on our health, but the ruling class does! I will be a leader who stands up to those who exploit and pollute the environment in pursuit of profit.

Peace

The U.S. spent 62% of our discretionary budget in 2023 on militarism and war, according to the National Priorities Project. For every $5 in federal discretionary spending, less than $2 was used to invest in people and communities. Our tax dollars could be better used to help everyday Americans. And not only is our foreign policy costly, it is often immoral. We need to respect the lives of our service members, and those who endure suffering overseas.

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12892 (W)

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Val Hoyle

Occupation: US Congresswoman

Occupational Background: Domestic and International Sales, Manufacturing Distribution

Educational Background: Emmanuel College, BA; Bunker Hill Community College

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Labor Commissioner; State Representative; Chair, Federal Export Council of Oregon

A PROVEN FIGHTER FOR US

“Val fights for working people. She has always had our back and always will.”

– Former Congressman Peter DeFazio

Fighting for Good-Paying Jobs

Every Oregonian deserves access to a good-paying job. In Oregon, Val expanded apprenticeship programs, increased the minimum wage, and secured paid sick leave. As a third-generation union member, she will always fight for working people.

Fighting for Reproductive Health Care

Extreme politicians want to pass a national abortion ban, stripping women of the right to control their own bodies. Val will always fight to keep healthcare decisions between a patient and their medical provider and stand up to any attempt to ban abortion, birth control, or IVF.

Fighting for Social Security and Medicare

In Congress, Val worked to expand and protect Social Security and Medicare.

She will continue fighting to preserve these programs for future generations.

Fighting to Lower Costs

Working families need someone in their corner who knows what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet. Val is taking on oil companies to lower gas prices, standing up to big pharma to bring down drug costs, and going after anyone who tries to price gouge Oregonians.

Fighting for Our Environment

Val is working in Congress to treat climate change like the existential threat that it is and transition us towards a green economy that doesn’t leave workers behind.

“I’m proud of the record I’ve built standing up for working people. With your support, I’ll keep fighting for you in Congress.”

– Congresswoman Val Hoyle

PROUDLY ENDORSED BY:

Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs

Oregon State Fire Fighters Council

Oregon Association of Nurseries

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12750 (W)

Monique DeSpain

Occupational Background: Colonel; United States Air Force (retired), Attorney

Educational Background: J.D.; Willamette University College of Law, M.S., Administration; Central Michigan University, B.S., Psychology; University of Utah

Prior Governmental Experience: United States Air Force, 30 years, JAG

COLONEL. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ADVOCATE. MOTHER.

Independent Fighter for Oregon

Monique is running for Congress because we need an experienced, bold leader in Congress who will stand up for Oregon and deliver real results for people and businesses. Career politicians have failed Oregon. Monique will be an independent voice for Oregon; not a party rubber stamp or servant to special interest groups.

Prosperous Economy

Monique’s twin sons are her inspiration. She knows the challenges of working parents and their daily hardships. Oregonians need a prosperous economy, affordable housing, quality education, law enforcement that keeps our communities safe, and a justice system that protects victims, not just criminals.

Monique will be Oregon’s voice in Congress. She will fight for commonsense policies that prioritize Oregon’s economic prosperity and security through a variety of measures, including responsible stewardship and preservation of our abundant beautiful forests and rivers.

National Security, Public Safety, Crime

Having served as a senior JAG Officer with a top-secret clearance, Monique knows what it means to prioritize and deliver national security for our citizens.

Our open border is draining resources and fueling disastrous conditions in Oregon: untreated addiction, unchecked crime, record trafficking of humans, deadly drugs, and homelessness. Monique is a leader who knows how to negotiate bipartisan solutions to our unique challenges.

Preserving Rights for all Oregonians

Monique believes Oregon's laws guarantee important health decisions are made between a woman and her doctor, not the government. Monique opposes a federal ban on abortion and supports access to IVF treatments and contraception. Monique will support families who are struggling in today’s economy - unable to access affordable housing, childcare, and medical care.

Monique’s focus is serving Oregonians and ensuring their voices are represented in Washington.

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-13180 (W)

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US Representative, 5th District Janelle S Bynum

Occupation: State Representative, Local Business Owner

Occupational Background: Electrical Engineer

Educational Background: B.S., Florida A&M University; M.B.A., University of Michigan

Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative; North Clackamas School District Parent Leadership Alliance

A working mom of four and a State House Representative since 2016, Janelle Bynum knows our community and works hard for us. In Washington, she will be a workhorse, not a show horse, with a proven track record of working with both parties while fighting to improve our schools and make our communities safer. In Congress, she will stand up to extremists to deliver for Oregon families.

Janelle will deliver on the issues that matter most for our families, including:

Protecting reproductive freedom - After Roe versus Wade was overturned, Janelle sponsored a bill to ensure Oregon women have the same rights and access to abortion care, and in Congress she will fight back against extremists who want to overrule Oregon law with a national abortion ban.

An economy that works for everyone - As a state legislator, Janelle supported job training, made it easier to start a small business, and sponsored legislation to ensure women and people of color receive equal pay for equal work. In Congress, she’ll lower healthcare prices and expand affordable childcare to help keep more money in Oregonians’ pockets so we can get ahead.

Prioritizing public safety - Janelle worries every time her children leave the house. Making our communities safer is a top priority for her. That’s why she voted on a bipartisan proposal to increase funding for law enforcement in Oregon, fought to get fentanyl off our streets, and went against her own party to overturn Measure 110 to recriminalize hard drugs.

Endorsed by:

SEIU

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden www.JanelleBynum.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12586 (W)

Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Occupation: U.S. Congresswoman

Occupational Background: Business and Marketing

Educational Background: California State University, Fresno

Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Congresswoman (2023-present); Mayor of Happy Valley (2010-2018); Happy Valley City Council (2004-2010)

Achieving the American Dream

Lori grew up in a farm community and became the first college graduate in She settled in Happy Valley with her husband, Shawn, where they her family.

raised twin daughters. They founded an anesthesia management company and several mental health clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2023, Lori became the first Republican Latina to represent Oregon in Congress.

Improving Public Safety

Lori has supported law enforcement and backed tough-on-crime policies to get fentanyl out of our communities. She has also voted to secure the border and disrupt drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Providing Relief from Soaring Prices

Lori helped pass legislation that would cut red tape to lower energy costs. She also voted for for Oregon families.tax relief to make life more affordable

Supporting Our Nation’s Military & Veterans

Lori has prioritized supporting servicemembers and veterans, backing the largest pay raise for troops in decades. , Her HOME Act passed the House which would help reduce homelessness among veterans.

Expanding Access to Women’s Healthcare

As a mom of twin daughters, Lori has fought to expand access to healthcare for women. She introduced bipartisan legislation to make infertility treatments and is a leading cosponsor of a bill to expand over-the-counter more affordable contraceptives.

Combating Communist China & Protecting National Security

To counter Chinese and Russian aggression, Lori helped establish framework for a critical national security package that was signed into law, providing like Taiwan and Ukraine.support for democratic allies

Working to Stop Tolling

Lori has led the federal charge to from moving forward on prevent tolling Oregon’s freeways.

Endorsements

Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs

Ironworkers Local 29

Oregon Farm Bureau

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555/ UFCW555 www.lorichavezderemer.com

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-13095 (W)

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Sonja Feintech

Occupation: Small Farm Consultant, Butcher, Medical Freedom Activist

Occupational Background: Farm Management and Consultation, Project Coordinator, Political Action Director for FreeOregon

Educational Background: Highschool Graduate, Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program

I am the only candidate who presents an obstacle to the military-industrial complex continuing to push for bombing children in Gaza and sacrificing Ukraine’ s male population. These are only that corrupt, of the some crimes warmongering Oregon politicians have supported abroad. ever-High taxes, increasing out-of-control , and bill after bill cost of living, inflation violating our are crimes they support here at home.constitutional rights

Avoiding WWIII should be our highest priority. We negotiate peaceful must resolutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine to put end the slaughter, , and recover our status as the world’s America First beacon of freedom and prosperity.

My journey into activism began a decade ago with my family's farm in Southern Oregon and advocating for agricultural and property rights. In 2020 I could not stand by as our state succumbed to under lockdowns and authoritarianism helped lead organized protests against COVID-19 policies. Our political system is . It is dominated by a duopoly that stifles true representation and choice time to break free from this two-party stranglehold and offer real solutions.

I am running for Congress to bring the principles of liberty to the national level, adhering to the core American values of individual liberty, free markets, minimal government intervention, and a non-interventionist foreign policy.

As your Congresswoman, I will;

Restrain the federal government, keeping Congress out of local issues.

Never sell out to special interests. Your rights are not for sale.

Rescind the President’s ability to make war without Congressional approval and support the Defend the Guard Act.

Vote against every spending and debt increase. End the unsustainable debt cycle.

Cut the bureaucracy, corporate subsidies, and regulations that are crushing food producers and poisoning our population.

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12478 (W)

Brett Smith

Occupation: Inventor, Small Business Owner, Welder, Fabricator.

Occupational Background: Fire/Life Safety Systems Consultant, Maintenance Director, Security Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, School Bus Driver, Welder, Pipe Fitter, Hydro Technician, Fabricator.

Educational Background: Holton High School, Toromont Energy Welding Apprenticeship, Over 30 Years of Relatable American Work Experience.

Prior Governmental Experience: Watching the US Government bail out corporations and foreign countries with American tax dollars while we struggle, drink poisoned water and drown in debt is an experience.

Before you vote party line, I ask that you take a moment and consider this. In an evenly split house both the Republicans and Democrats will have to turn to third party members to get the votes needed to pass any legislation. Abortion, human rights, homelessness, taxes, etc. Nothing of substance will get done if the two parties serve only themselves. As an Independent my only obligations are to my country and my constituents. As your representative, this is my pledge to you:

I will not use your vote to send our children to foreign wars and commit genocide.

I will not use your vote to get into congress and manipulate our financial systems for personal gain.

I will not use your vote to allow corporate or foreign interests to poison our land, water and air.

I will not use your vote to subjugate our citizens with rules and laws that our political leaders are exempt from.

I will not put any political party above the health, safety, security or well-being of this nation or its citizens.

This is the absolute least you should expect from your elected officials.

I am not the lesser of two evils. I am Brett. I know what it's like to be hungry and cold, to work an 18- hour shift and not have enough to make ends meet, to be told to work harder. I will represent you, because I am you. You and your vote matter.

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-12587 (W)

US Representative, 6th District Mike Erickson

Occupation: Tigard Small Business Owner

Occupational Background: Transportation and Logistics Management

Educational Background: B.S., Business, Portland State University

Why Oregon Needs Mike Erickson’s Experience in Congress

Mike Erickson is a Tigard businessman who started his business in his garage and grew it to one of Oregon’s fastest-growing companies. Working two jobs, he put himself through college. He was the first in his family to graduate.

Mike’s wife, a graduate of Linfield University, is a healthcare nurse.

Mike understands how to run a successful business and stay within a budget.

He is an everyday problem-solver who helps companies save money. Mike will work across party lines to find solutions.

Mike's father was a police officer for 30 years. Mike understands law enforcement and keeping our community safe. Mike will work to fully fund the police and support law enforcement.

Securing Our Sothern Border

Mike wants our southern border secured now. Allowing 10 million illegal immigrants to pass through our borders without going through proper channels is unthinkable. The massive influx of fentanyl and other drugs is compromising our communities.

Fighting Inflation and Growing our Economy

Let’s say what inflation is: a tax on America’s families. Incompetence by politicians and out-of-control spending policies have led to record inflation.

Families are seeing massive price increases at the grocery store and the gas pumps.

Protecting Senior Benefits

Mike is committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare.

.Mike believes senior benefits should not be taxed

Incumbent Politician Andrea Salinas' Record: Wrong on the Issues:

Salinas southern border security legislation and asylum voted against reform (H.R. 2).

Salinas by voting against cutting federal voted to increase inflation spending by $4.5 trillion (H.R. 2811).

Salinas has consistently stood with criminals and against law

, working to end the release of mug shots and supporting the enforcement restoration of voting rights to murderers and rapists (Statesman Journal, 4/26/21; 10/9/00).

Salinas on I-5 and HWY 217 (HB 3055, 2021).voted for tolling

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Filing ID: 11052024-VP-13096 (W)

US Representative, 6th District Andrea Salinas

Occupation: US Congresswoman

Occupational Background: Environmental, Health Care Advocate

Educational Background: University of California, Berkeley, BA

Prior…