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This is your official 2024 General Election Voters'
Pamphlet. It is meant to help you cast your vote
voters beginning October 16.
Included in this pamphlet are election deadlines,
voter registration information, your rights as an
Ore ion voter. candidate statements. and measure
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more eligible voters will receive a ballot. The postmark law allows you more time to mail in your ballot
and get your vote counted. Voter fraud remains exceedingly rare and our ballot counting machines
undergo multiple rounds of rigorous testing to ensure accurate results.
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Register to vote by October 15. Register online or check your registration information at
OregonVotes.gov. Ballots will be mailed out beginning on October 16.
Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8 p.m. Election Day. You may also
choose to drop your ballot at one of dozens of official drop boxes. Visit OregonVotes.gov/Dropbo to
find the drop box nearest you.
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requiring the Secretary of State to translate portions of state and county voters'
pamphlets into Oregon's most spoken languages. The law seeks to remove barriers to
voting for those who are not fully proficient in English.
To help in this effort, the Translation Advisory Council was created. The Council is
made up of volunteer community members who represent the ethnic, linguistic, an
cultural diversity of Oregon voters. Council members make sure translations are
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Selected portions of the State Voters' Pamphlets' are available in Arabic, Simplified
Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog,
Thai, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
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Index of Candidates
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Measure 115
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Measure 116
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Is the Voters' Pamphlet translated
into other languages?
Yes. Portions of the voters' pamphlet are
available online
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French,
German, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese,
Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian,
and Vietnamese.
How do I complete my ballot?
Your ballot packet will include instructions
on how to complete and return your ballot
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in a way that stops you from voting, call
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replacement ballot.
Do I have to vote on everything?
No. Your ballot will still be counted, even if you
don't vote for every contest or measure on
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needed. If you mail your ballot, it must have
a USPS postmark dated on or before 8 pm
on November 5.
Or return your ballot to any county elections
office or official drop box. You can find the
nearest drop box, along with a map of how
by contacting your county elections office.
County elections offices are open Election
Day from 7 am to 8 pm.
If you received a secrecy sleeve, you don't
have to use it unless you want to.
If you didn't receive a secrecy sleeve,
your county is one of the many that have
incorporated additional security features
approved by the Secretary of State's Office
into the ballot return envelope and therefore
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Do I have to sign my ballot return
envelope?
Yes. Your signature is a security measure
used to verify your identity. You're the only
person who can sign your ballot return
envelope. Power of Attorney documents do
not apply to voting.
If you cannot sign your name, contact your
county elections office for more information.
Your ballot is only counted if the signature
on the ballot return envelope matches
signatures in your voter registration record.
If your signature does not match or you
forget to sign the envelope, the county will
notify you. You will have until 21 days after
the election to prove you were the one who
signed the envelope.
If my name is on the ballot return
envelope, is my vote really secret?
Yes. After your signature is verified, your
ballot is separated from the ballot return
envelope before it is unfolded and reviewed=
As a registered voter, you may view updated
ballot information at ore_qonvotes.gov/
myyote.You can see when a ballot is sent,
received, or if it was returned as
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November 5 and will continue to be updated
through election night and the days following.
Between election night and the date the
election results are certified, the unofficial
results reported on oregonvotes.gov will
change.This change represents ballots that
were postmarked by 8 pm on Election Night,
being received and counted.
Final results, especially for close contests,
may not be known until the election is
certified and the official abstract of votes is
published. Final certified results will be
available 37 days after the election.
Do I need a provisional ballot?
If your eligibility to vote can't be determinei
Vou will be issued a provisional ballot.
To obtain a provisional ballot, go to your
county elections office in person and fill out
a Provisional Ballot Request Form.
Your provisional ballot will only be counted if
you are determined to be eligible to vote.
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been broken, and are an Oregon registered
voter, you can ask the Elections Division to
investigate. Anonymous requests will not be
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For more detailed information on accessible voting contact your
county elections office.
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it.You may also use the accessible tablets or computer stations located in every
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Oregon statute (ORS 254.155) requires the
Secretary of State to complete a random
order of the letters of the alphabet to
determine the order in which the names of
the candidates will appear on the ballot.
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position and are further arranged in the saml,;
random order in which the names of
candidates will be printed on the ballot.
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partisan candidates, by position, in
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lieu of paying the fee for space in the Voters'
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pertaining to occupation, occupational back-
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measures in this Voters' Pamphlet you will
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a local government representative selected
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information provided by state agencies and
comments provided by a public hearing
process, the committee estimates only the
direct impact on state and local
governments. The estimate assumes that the
measure will be implemented as stated and
expresses annual costs in ranges wherever it
can be calculated accurately.
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Democratic Party
The Democratic Party of Oregon is Working for Progress and Electing Democrats Committed to Helping All Oregonians Thrive
The Democratic Party believes that our nation's greatness is rooted in its diversity and ability to move forward together. Our
core beliefs are shared by people of all kinds of backgrounds and communities, and from all regions of our great state. We
believe we are greater together than on our own. We invite all Oregonians to join us in moving Oregon forward as a beacon of
opportunity, full inclusion, and freedom.
In the face of far -right attacks on our freedoms, we will continue to defend our democracy, reproductive freedoms, right to
privacy, civil rights, and the freedom of ALL Americans to live and love as they see fit. Democrats believe that this country
succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules. Our party is
focused on building an economy that lifts up all Americans, not just those at the top.
Our Democratic leaders have led the nation in defending our democracy from the threat of rightwing extremism. This elec-
tion, we're united to:
• Elect Kamala Harris - the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to hold the office of Vice President - as
our country's first woman President,
• Elect Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President,
• Help secure a Democratic majority in the U.S. House by re-electing Rep. Suzanne Bonamici to CD1, electing Dan Ruby to
CD2, electing State Rep. Maxine Dexter to CD3, re-electing Rep. Val Hoyle to CD4, electing State Rep. Janelle Bynum to
CD5, and re-electing Rep. Andrea Salinas to CD6,
• Elect Tobias Read as Secretary of State,
• Elect Dan Rayfield as Attorney General,
• Elect Elizabeth Steiner as Treasurer,
• Grow our majorities in the state legislature, and
• Elect Democrats to local offices across the state.
Oregon Democrats stand ready to defend our freedoms and are united in our belief in:
• Growing good jobs for Oregonians
• Reproductive freedom
• Voting rights for all
• A right to health care for all
• Protecting Social Security and expanding access to pensions
• Housing as a human right
• Quality public schools
• Racial justice
• Gender equity
• Protection for labor unions and workers' rights
• Action to respond to climate change
• Humane immigration reform policies
• Criminal justice reform
• LGBTQ+ rights
• Gun safety measures
• Campaign finance reform
• Improving protections for people living with disabilities
Oregon Democrats recommend the following votes on ballot measures: Vote Yes on Measure 116 & Measure 119
Read more about the Democratic Party, what we stand for, and how to get involved at www.dpo.org, on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/ORDems, on X at @ORDems, and on Instagram at @OregonDems.
(This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon.)
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Are you tired of extremism and polarization?
and then do something else?
If so, then maybe the Independent Party of Oregon is for you. A 2023 Gallup poll found that 63% of Americans want a viable
third party and that the Democratic and Republican parties "do such a poor job representing the American people that a third
party is needed." The only way to build a third party is to join one and get involved.
The Independent Party of Oregon (IPO) believes in fiscally and environmentally responsible policies to restore our middle
class and address real problems.
Government reform: We work to restore integrity to our institutions by achieving voting reforms that make our democracy
more representative and real campaign finance reform. We are founding members of the Honest Elections OLq_qon coalition
that persuaded the Oregon Legislature's 2024 session to limit campaign contributions and require that the true sources of
campaign funds be disclosed and revealed in political ads ("taglines"). The persuasive tool was our 100,000 signatures on an
initiative to adopt stricter limits and disclosure requirements..
People centered policies: We work on reducing the high cost of living (especially for housing), homelessness, addiction, and
the causes and effects of fire and extreme weather on our communities.
Facts:
• We are the fastest growing party in Oregon, adding over 143,000 members since 2007 (4.8% of Oregon's registered voters).
• About 6.5% of all local office holders (city council members, commissioners, mayors) are IPO members.
• We're highly informed, rational, non -tribal, non -extremist voters.
• Our platform is fiscally responsible, socially compassionate, and environmentally protective.
• We fight to keep big money from buying government policy at all levels of government.
Today, government policies in Oregon are crafted largely by and for powerful corporations, large unions, and the wealthy.
Government is not accountable to regular people. Politics is too partisan. There is not enough problem -solving. We stand
against extremism, crisis entrepreneurs, and those who seek to curtail individual rights.
We work to:
• Oppose spending on inefficient government programs and bailouts.
• Increase transparency in government, especially on how tax dollars are spent.
• Improve education and job training opportunities for Oregonians.
• Protect the environment and the climate effectively.
• Protect Oregon consumers from ripoffs and abuse, including medical billing.
• Provide incentives for business creation and expansion in Oregon, but only if the incentives return greater public benefit
than they cost.
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Democratic agendas and account for nearly all of the $153 million spent on Oregon political campaigns in 2022 and the $52
million spent on 2023 lobbying in Oregon.
WE ARE HAVING AN IMPACT
We have worked on several policies to protect taxpayers, consumers, and our environment over the years, but our main focus
has been to restore power to ordinary citizens.
In 2024, we helped negotiate the first legislatively adopted campaign contribution limits in Oregon history.
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115 YES Creating power of impeachment in the Oregon Legislature
116 NO Creating a "salary commission" to set compensation for all state government elected officers, with no
standards, no judicial review, and no accountability to voters
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We of the Pacific Green Party are part of a national and international movement: one which began with a desire to address
environmental issues such as climate change and over -reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, we stand against authoritarianism,
racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, antisemitism, islamophobia, fascism, and endless war. Social justice is more to us
than just a punchline.
Our desire to offer true opposition to the cluopoly and business as usual are embodied more locally in our support for:
Ranked Choice Voting (Measure 117): We have already supported this crucial repair to our broken election system in cities
like Portland and Corvallis. Now we join with citizens around the state to expand RCV: to better bring every Oregonian true
representation, high -quality candidates, and improved voter participation. We want to make sure that no voter will ever again
be backed into voting against what they hate. Voters deserve the right to vote FOR what they want.
https://www.oregonrcv.orci
Measure 118: The Oregon People's Rebate, which you can read about elsewhere in this Voters' Guide. We believe more money
should be in the pockets of the average Oregonian. Not in those of wealthy corporations, which all too often funnel dollars out
of state and actively work against our local interests.
(https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com)
Outside the Portland -Metro area, we worked to support Oregon tribes, along with ranchers, fisherman, and traditional envi-
ronmentalists to turn back the harmful Jordan Cove Energy Project. This extractive nightmare threatened Coos Bay as well as
other communities both in and out of state.
We join our national candidates, Dr. Jill Stein and Professor Randolph T. ("Butch") Ware in calling for an immediate ceasefire in
Palestine. We oppose genocide and rampant militarism both at home and abroad.
We strive to make the slogan "People, Planet, Peace" a reality for the citizens and residents of Oregon. As well as those around
the United States and worldwide.
Join us!
Change your registration to Green: Oregonvotes.gov .
Learn more, volunteer:
Together, let's build a future we can be proud of.
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(This information furnished by Pacific Green Party.)
Fighting for Honest Elections, Economic Justice, Human Rights,
Environmental Protection, and Grassroots Democracy.
WE SUPPORT: real campaign finance reform, Medicare for All, equal rights (including same -sex marriage), reproductive choice,
and $24 minimum wage.
WE OPPOSE: the corruption of elections by big money, bloated military spending and unneeded foreign adventures, "corporate
personhood," letting the Republicans use the filibuster to run the U.S. Senate, "free trade" deals that let corporations override
labor, consumer protection, and environmental policies, and the Safeway -Kroger merger.
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Oregon candidate spending skyrocketed from $4 million in 1996 to $153 million in 2022, when the campaigns for Governor spent
over $80 million (double 2018's record). Candidates in a single race for the Oregon Senate spent $5 million, over $80 per vote.
The Oregon Legislature had never set limits on political campaign contributions, until March 2024. The Democrats/Republicans
were forced to adopt limits, because Honest Elections Oregon had gathered over 100,000 signatures to put a stricter campaign
finance reform initiative on the 2024 ballot. The new contribution limits and disclosure requirements are not perfect, and we are
working to improve them.
The Oregon Progressive Party is a founding member of the Honest Elections Oregon coalition, which also passed ballot mea-
sures to limit contributions and require disclosure of funding sources in Portland and Multnomah County elections.
WE ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT PARTIES,
WHICH DO NOT SUPPORT ANY OF THESE POLICIES:
Real campaign finance reform, particularly in Oregon
Democrats should use their U.S. Senate majority to override filibusters and adopt federal laws (1) protecting reproductive freedom;
(2) restoring EPA authority to regulate emissions to combat climate change; and (3) enlarging the Supreme Court to 13 members.
Really demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
"Medicare for All" comprehensive health care
State Bank to invest state funds in Oregon projects and jobs, instead of sending Oregon funds to Wall Street and then borrow-
ing it back at enormous fees and interest rates
Increase minimum wage to living wage ($24) now
Reduce Oregon income tax on families living at or near the poverty level
Remove mortgage deductions on vacation homes
Strictly regulate toxic air pollution, including diesel emissions and aerial spraying of pesticides
Tax emissions that cause climate change; invest in clean energy (not nuclear)
Slash military spending and reduce our 650 foreign military bases in 178 nations
Enable grass -roots efforts to effectively use the initiative and referendum
Ban fossil fuel exports from Pacific Northwes udinQ Jordan C
Ban transport ♦ oil by train through Oregon and export of raw logs
Stop state promotion of gambling (a hidden, regressive tax) I
Oregon should devote its $140 billion of investment funds to public works and jobs for Oregonians, instead of sending it to Wall
Street to use in ♦ outside ♦ The State pays • $1 billion in fees every year (mostly undisclosed) to vulture
capitalists who use Oregon funds to buy into all sorts of corporations, including fossil fuels and even and makers of spyware
used to oppress activists worldwide (search Oregon, NSO, Pegasus).
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OREGON BALLOT MEASURES:
115 YES Create power of impeachment in the Oregon Legislature
116 NO Create "salary commission" to set compensation for all state government elected officers, with no
standards, no judicial review, no accountability to voters
118 YES Oregon Rebate to provide $1,600 per year to each confirmed resident of Oregon; paid by increasing tax only
on corporations with Oregon sales over $25 million
PORTLAND CHARTER AMENDMENT.
26-250: YES on Independent Portland Elections Commission to control implementation of city programs involving elections
and campaigns
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We The People
Fellow Oregonians, our moment of change is upon us.
In a time when corporate influence and partisan deadlock seem to dominate our political landscape, We the People, a new
political party in Oregon is here to offer a better direction.
We stand against the entrenched cluopoly and the troubling overlap of corporate and state power and are committed to revital-
izing our democracy.
As independents, we hold the power to inject new energy and action into the issues that truly matter to people.
We believe that by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and genuine representation, we can break through the barriers of
traditional politics and make a real difference in Washington, DC, and our State Capitol.
Our approach is simple yet profound: return to the core values of our Constitution to renew our Republic and address the
urgent issues of our time. This means having candidates with ideological diversitywho simply do their jobs, by asking what
citizens in their area want - then doing it. Many good leaders amongst us are willing to work together bound by duty and civic
pride.
They just need to be given a fair shot.
Today citizens are not given this fair shot, it is well known Washington DC lobbyists influence even local races.
But we the people, can push back.
Instead, we will work to return power to the individual.
To treat each issue as a stand-alone topic, to solve each problem without prescribed solutions, to allow for the expression of
individuality in politics.
To focus on actions and delivering results in a nonpartisan way to all voters. To put deeds before promises, to work on issues
that matter, and to bring us together based on data, facts, consensus, and direct action — not divisive ideology that leads to the
political tribalism tearing this country apart.
Unity for the common good across all political tribes is the antidote of our time.
Let's come together to harness the strength of our independent voices. By doing so, we can drive the change we need and
create a government that truly reflects our shared values and aspirations.
Join us in this journey to bring new hope and real action to the heart of our democracy, and to challenge any power that seeks
to restrain the freedom and well-being of American citizens.
(This information furnished by We The People.)
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Working Families Party
What is the Oregon Working Families Party?
The Oregon Working Families Party is building an Oregon that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well connected.
How do we build political power for working people?
The Oregon Working Families Party is a minor political party that uses fusion voting, which allows us to cross -nominate
candidates from major parties if they support our values and our issues. If not, we can run our own candidates, but we prefer
not to be spoilers or to waste your vote.
What does it mean when you see "Working Families" next to a candidate's name?
It means you know that they have our seal of approval -- and you can vote for them with the confidence that they will do the
best job of fighting for working people.
What do we stand for?
THE OREGON WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PLATFORM
A Democracy that Works for the many, not the few.
We vigorously fight any efforts to suppress voters. We must eliminate the ability of wealthy donors and corporations to buy
politicians and protect the integrity of our voting system from all threats, foreign and domestic.
Building Worker Power
We demand fair rules and legislation that strengthen unions and create fair working conditions for everyone. We encourage all
workers to form or join unions and bargain collectively to determine their terms and conditions of employment.
Health Care and Housing for Everyone
Health care and quality housing are human rights. Society has an obligation to be certain that everyone has a decent place to
live, access to health care, clean air, clean water, and a healthy climate. Make healthcare free and universal and guarantee home
and community based services for everyone, including mental health care.
Eliminate restrictive local zoning rules that keep housing and schools segregated by race and class. Aid Black families, and
other people of color harmed by reclining in buying homes.
Respect the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations.
Quality, Free Education
Quality education is the backbone of any society. We must make public pre-K- 12 a priority again and eliminate schemes that
siphon public funds from the public system. From universal preschool to higher education -- including trade schools, public
colleges, and universities — all must be tuition free.
Fixing our Broken Criminal Justice System
We demand an end to mass incarceration and the for -profit prison system. We oppose minimum sentencing requirements that
have resulted in the world's largest prison population. We also must end forced arbitration schemes used to shield the abuse of
corporations.
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Our party stands for fair comprehensive immigration reform that realigns legal immigration standards to reflect today's condi-
tions, a system not based on race. The two decades old experiment called ICE has failed; it's time to eliminate ICE.
Creating a State Bank
We don't need billionaire bankers. We need a state owned bank to support small businesses and family farms and keep
Oregon's money in Oregon.
Fair Trade, Fair Economy
We need trade rules that build strong economies among all trading partners, that enable enforcement of domestic labor and
environmental laws, and that regulate and tax global capital. We fight for a just transition away from the global fossil fuel
economy that guarantees working families sustainable livelihoods for generations to come.
Tax the Rich
It's high time that wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share of taxes. Their greed impacts every aspect of our
lives. We must reestablish the tax rates of the 1950's and 60's when our country built a strong middle class and the infrastruc-
ture necessary for a strong economy.
The Oregon Working Families Party will leave no one behind. Join us!
We are working to create a party that represents all working people of all identities. Vote for OWFP-nominated candidates and
help us build an organization that can truly represent working people in Oregon politics. www.OWFP.org
(This information furnished by Working Families Party of Oregon.)
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Partisan Candidates
President
Robert F Kennedy Jr / Nicole Shanahan*
We The People
Cornel West*
Progressive
Chase Oliver / Mike ter Maat*
Libertarian
Randall Terry*
Constitution
Donald JTrump* / JD Vance*
Republican
Jill Stein /Rudolph Ware*
Pacific Green
Kamala D Harris /Tim Walz
Democrat
US Representative
2nd District
Cliff Bentz
Republican
Michael Kurt Stettler
Constitution
Dan Ruby
Democrat, Progressive
5th District
Janelle S Bynum
Democrat
Andrea Thorn Townsend*
Pacific Green
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Republican
Sonja Feintech
Libertarian
Brett Smith
Independent
Secretary of State
Nathalie Paravicini
Pacific Green, Progressive
Dennis Linthicum
Republican, Constitution
Tobias Read
Democrat, Independent, Working Families
State Treasurer
Mary King
Working Families, Pacific Green
Brian J Boquist
Republican, Constitution
Elizabeth Steiner
Democrat
Attorney General
Will Lathrop
Republican
Dan Rayfield
Democrat, Working Families
State Senator
27th District
Anthony Broadman
Democrat.-Lad-Q.pendent
Michael Summers
Republican
30th District
Mike McLane
State Representative
53rd District
Keri Lopez
Republican
Emerson Levy
Democrat, Independent
54th District
Jason Kropf
Democrat, Working Families, Independent
Now.
Democrat
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Republican
Brian K Samp
Democrat
60th District
Mark Owens
ReDublican. Democrat
Position 1
Amends Constitution: Authorizes
impeachment • statewide elected
thirds vote by each House; establishes
process
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Amends Constitution: Establishes
"Independent Public Service
Compensation Commission" to
determine salaries for specified officials;
eliminates legislative authority to set
such salaries
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Gives voters option to rank candidates in
order of preference; candidate receiving
majority of votes in final round wins
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Increases highest corporate minimum
taxes; distributes revenue to eligible
individuals; state replaces reduced
federal benefits
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Cannabis retailers/processors
must remain neutral regarding
communications to their employees from
labor organizations; penalties
Name
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Name
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Bentz, Cliff
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Lopez'Keh
44
Boquim1'Brian J
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McLane, Mike
43
Breese-Iverson,Vikki
47
Oliver, Chase
29
Broadman'An1hony
41
Owens, Mark
48
Bushong'Stephen K
49
Paraviuini'Notha|ie
38
Bynum, Jane||eS
34
Royfie|d'Don
40
Chavez-DeRenmer,Lori
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Read'Tbbias
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Feim1ech'Sonja
35
Reeohke'EWerner
46
Gutridge'Dy|am
42
Ruby,Dan
33
Hanim'Karna|o D
31
Sarnp'Brian K
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James, Bronson D
49
Smith, Brett
35
Kennedy Jr, Robert F
29
Stein, Jill
30
King, Mary
38
Steiner, Elizabeth
39
Krop[Jamon
45
Stett|er, Michael Kurt
33
Lathrop, Will
40
Summers, Michael
41
Levy, Emerson
44
VVa|z'Tim
31
Lin1hicurn' Dennis
37
Williamson, James
46
LinLhiounm' Diane
42
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file voters' pamphlet statements.
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are printed as submitted.
The state does not fact check the information submitted by
candidates and measure argument filers. Inaccurate or wrong
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Robert F
Kennedy Jr
WeThe 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 indepen-
dent to end the corrupt merger of corporations and govern-
ment 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 rein-
vest 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
wa Qwn m r start
a business; 3) assist homebuyers with government -guaran-
teed 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 humani-
tarian 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 on our children.
Kenned and his Vice Presidential nwminee Nicole hanahan,
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.)
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Experience in various indus-
tries, working up from d
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and maritime logistics manage-
ment for one of the world's
Boardmember of a national LGBT
Educational Backgrouncl: 1wenty years ot on-the-job training
and knowledge.
sending our troops to fight unnecessary wars, waging the
failed War on Drugs, interfering with free markets, or over-
spending taxpayers' hard-earned money.
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checks at accredited ports of entry.
I am ANTI -WAR to the core. I will END WARS AND BRING
THE TROOPS HOME. We must end drone strikes and military
interventions while championing free trade and international
goodwill. I will end the Justice Department's abuses and
ing with Edward Snowden and Ross Ulbricht.
Our broken criminal justice system needs a radical overhaul.
We must dismantle the l2risQn-industrial complex, end the
qualified immunity for police.
I am running for president on the Libertarian message that if
you're not harming anyone:
• Your life should be YOUR life,
• your body should be YOUR body,
• your property should be YOUR property,
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Oregon.)
*,ccupation: Medical Doctor
41ccupational Background:
Educational Background:
Harvard College, Harvard
,rior Governmental Experience: Town Meeting Lexington MA
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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.
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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 vuaranteed livable income
as human rights. We can create a Green New Deal with
lions 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,
tional law, and human rights. We can revive our democracy
with ranked -choice voting, proportional representation, and
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
all of us.
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Occupation: Vice President of
the United States
Occupational Background:
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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
da,,,,s as a 9,rosecutor 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
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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 com-
panies 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 Dresident. she would make strencitheninq the middle class
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Vice President
*ccupation: Governor of
Minnesota
11ccupational Background:
U.S. Representative- U.S. Armv
National Guard, Teacher and
Coach
Educational Background: Chadron State College
"Irior Governmental Exoerience: Governor of Minnesota- U.
Representative for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
lies. 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
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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.
Cliff Bentz as Chairman of the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
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Cliff Bentz is working to support veterans, reduce bureau-
cratic barriers. lower taxes. secure the border orotect %rivate
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
testedr c.-nstituents, As cQ_nservjy_tives_we_c_Rn_
count on him in the fight against the radical left."
COLONEL DAVE DOTTERRER
JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
have known Cliff for years and now work him in my capac-
ity as a County Commissioner. As a retired Marine, / know
he places the needs of our veterans at the forefront of all he
does."
TODD NASH
DIRE-GO-N CATTLEME ' N. IMMEDIATE -PAST
PRESIDENT
WALLOWA COUNTY COMMISSIONER
"Cliff is a well-res
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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
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Stettler
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Analyst
Occupational Background:
Electrical Construction and
Service
Educational Background:
years post secondary education in aviation maintenance
commercial navigation, meteorology, music.
1990, Aviation Machinist Mate, VFA-305
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The last forty to fifty years have been dominated by globali
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 bette
off than 10-20-30 years ago? Are you, your family, friends an
neighbors?" I
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to proven policies, that have worked well in our nation's
history will serve us well again. Let's apply some common
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 clevelopernent, 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
ment 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
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Occupational Background:
college foundation executive
director, housing nonprofit
founder, community health center senior director, wildfire
recovery consultant, museum CEO
Educational Background: MS, Science Education
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get big things done together: neighbors helping neighbors.
My vision is for a safe, prosperous Oregon for our working
are thriving, welcoming, and ready for the future.
We l' 2. reArese-.itative i;% C%nXress Y.,Nv serves everyine,
not just a wealthy few. We deserve federal policies and
programs that will help us: make homes affordable; lower
health costs and gain access t v mental health
and addiction treatment; and fix our aging schools and
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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 w n iwhq and sav
gas and grocery bills.
I will fight to restore our rights to abortion care nationally
doctors.
tion, 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
Orecion!
Endorsements include:
• Progressive Party of Oregon
• Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network
• Center for Freethought Equality
Website: ruby4or.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Dan Ruby.)
(This information furnished by Michael Kurt Stettler.)
US Representative, 5th District
Janelle ZJ
Bynum
Democrat
Occupation: State
Representative, Local Business
Owner
Occupational Background:
Electrical Engineer
?--n-o-r-Governmentai Experience: a e epresenra7I`v`e`,--1T=r
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 extrem-
ists 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 againsl
extremists who want to overrule Oregon law with a
national abortion ban.
• An economy that works for everyone - As a state legisla-
tor, 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 enforce-
ment 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
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator Ron Wyclen
www.JanelleB3LLium.com
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her husband- Shawn- where thev raised twin daughters, Thej
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
also voted to secure the border and disrupt drug smuggling
and human trafficking.
Providing Relief from Soaring Prices
affo•rdable for Oregon families.
Supporting Our Natio• n's Military & Veterans
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Act passed the House, which would help reduce homeless-
ness among veterans.
Expanding Access to Women's Healthcare
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access to healthcare for women. She introduced bipartisa
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To counter Chinese and Russian aggression, Lori helped
establish framework for a critical national security packag
that was signed into law, providing support for democrati
allies like Taiwan and Ukraine.
Working to Stop Tolling Lori has led the federal charge to prevent tolling from moving
forward on Oregon's freeways.
Endorsements
Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs
Ironworkers Local 29
Oregon Farm Bureau
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555/ UFCW555
www.lorichavezderemer.com
(This information furnished by Lori Chavez-DeRemer for
Congress.)
US Representative, 5th District
Occupation: Small Farm
ConsuItant__B_uJchEL_ Medical
Freedom Activist
Occupational Background:
Farm Management and
Consultation, Project
Coordinator, Political Action
Director for FreeOregon
National Guard Youth Challenge Program
Prior Governmental Experience: None
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 som of the crimes that corrupt, warmonger-
ing Oregon politicians have supported abroad. High taxes,
ever-increasing cost of livin&, out -of -control inflation, and bill
after bill violatina our constitutional rights are crimes they
support here at home.
Avoiding WWIII should be our highest priority. We must
negotiate peaceful resolutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and
Palestine to end the slaughterokut America Firit, and recover
our status as the world's beacon of freedom and prosperity.
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farm in Southern Oregon and advocating for agricultural and
property rights. In 2020 1 could not stand by as our state suc-
organized protests against COVID-19 policies. Our political
system is dominated by a duopoly that stifles true represen-
tation and choice. It is 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.
• 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 regula-
tions that are crushing food producers and poisoning our
population.
www.sonia4oregon.com
contact@sonia4oregon.com
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Busi�ess Owner, Welder,
Fabricator.
ElmOccupational 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
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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
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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 reAresentative this is m\Lp1edga_L; D.u:
• 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 manipu-
late 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.
officials.
I am nyt the lesser yf twy evils. I am Brett. I knvw 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.
For more information go to brett-smith.us
(This information furnished by Brett Smith for Congress.)
Nathalie
lewu
Educational Background: MBA,
University of Houston, Naturopathic Doctorate, National
University of Natural Medicine
Prior Governmental Experience: Gulf Coast CHIP Coalition,
Episcopal Health Charities Technical Advisory Committee
As Secretary of State (SOS), my priorities include:
1. Electoral reform — Ranked Choice Voting (RCV): Vote YES
fi#Alere)emt RCV in I#c2I•
ties too, expanding democracy beyond a two-party system
driven by money.
RCV empowers "We The People" to run for office, collaborat-
ing to solve the catastrophes we face: climate change, a failing
healthcare system, divided and struggling communities.
2. Campaign Finance Reform: the Honest Elections coalition
managed to finally get limits on campaign donations passed
in 2024. As a gesture of goodwill Honest Elections agreed
to some provisions requested by business and some union
leaders.
Those provisions need to be properly implemented, or cam-
paign finance reform will be a sham. If loopholes are created
for "membership organizations," the very few with endless
money will use those same loopholes.
Don't be fooled: learn about campaign finance reform at
nathalie4or.org and Honest-Elections.orci.
3. Push for ad.
want legislators to work for you, ensure they are properly
remunerated. In Oregon legislators struggle to do the work
they need to do for you, paving the way for "big money" to
influence your legislators.
4. Focus on the needs of small business: The SOS issues the
charters that govern corporations, large and small. A proac-
tive SOS can facilitate inter -agency cooperation to provide
wrap -around services for success.
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and education against the health of our environment. Yet
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underserved, with the added environmental degradation to
contend with.
a first step.
Visit nathalie4or.orci for common sense solutions; get
involved
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Secretary of State
Dennis
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Small Business Owner;
vnclier
Occupational Background:
State Senator; Klamath County
Commissioner; Sr. Vice President Management Information
Systems; Principal/Owner, Asian Enterprises; Rancher
Educational Background: UCLA, BA -Economics; BIOLA MA
-Apologetics
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator;,Kla math]
County Commissioner; Elected PCP - Klamath Co.
Republican Pa enate Committees7 JLjdiciar_
Education; Housing and Development; Veterans, Emergenc
Management, Federal and World Affairs
As Oregonians, we cherish individual liberty. We find equal
appeal in the charms of farm -to -table roadside stands and
of community is expressed through our appreciation of free
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and dignity.
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Weakness in the Secretary of State's executive office has
intensified Oregon's accountability, transparency and ethics
issues. People are demanding government action based on
sound, foundational principles.
• Restore —election integrity and promote diligent custodial
ownership of election records
• Safeguard —accessibility and integrity of every
Oregonian's vote
• Demand —rigorous government audit accountability
• Conduct —meticulous audits across executive agencies
and departments
• Promote —efficient and realistic resource development
goals
tion. He pledges to restore accountabilitj� to Salem using his
native strategic awareness and understanding. Dennis will
check executive agency and departmental overreach to stop
the careless waste of taxpayer dollars.
strategy.
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1. ensure voter integrity,
2. audit state agencies, and
3. oversee corporate registrations."
to the Secretary of State's office." — Senator Kim Thatcher
SOS candidate ('20) 1
Secretary of State
Independent
Working Families
Occupation: State Treasurer
Occupational Background:
Oregon Treasurer; Oregon
State Representative; Product
Developer, NIKE
Educational Background: University of Washington, MBA;
Willamette University, BA
Prior Governmental Experience: State Treasurer, 2017-pres-
ent; State Representative, 2007-2016
Tobias Read: Integrity, Experience, and a Track Record of
Results
• Helped lead the effort for full -day kindergarten, so a gooc!
educational start doesn't depend on your income or zip
code; increased options for families to save for college;
and passed Open Oregon, which has saved 1.5 million
students more than $152 million on textbooks.
• As Treasurer, protected Oregon's pension fund to ensure
a secure retirement for thousands of workers, and
created OregonSaves, helping over 100,000 Oregonians
without a pension plan save for retirement.
• Protected our environment by preserving the Elliott
Forest and safeguarded Oregon's investment funds from
climate change risks.
• Consistently defended Oregonians' health care, repro-
ductive rights, and access to abortion.
A Clear Vision for Secretary of State
Tobias will continue to make Oregon a national leader in
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formation, threats, or intimidation.
for clean and fair elections.
our state tax dollars are not wasted, services are deliv-
ered effectively, and are free from political interference.
And at a time when so many try to divide us, Tobias
will continue his effective, steady leadership to bring
Oregonians togethe .
Broad Support Across Oregon
Just a few of Tobias' Endorsements:
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon Education Association - PAC
SEIU Oregon
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety
Oregon State Police Officers' Association
PCUN
AG -PAC
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon AFL-CIO
UFCW555
and elected officials, community leaders & organizations
across Oregon!
(This information furnished by Dennis Linthicum.)
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State Treasurer
Mary
King
Working Families
Pacific Green
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Educational Background: UC Berkeley PhD, Economics;
Oxford University, Rhodes Scholar; Stanford BA, Economics
Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County
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'firganizations &Community Service: President, Family
Forward Oregon; Vice -President, Oregon Center for Public
Policy; President, PSU American Association of University
Professors; Member, Jobs with Justice Workers Rights Board
A Green Future for Oregon - Invest in Oregon and
Oregonians!
"Investments reflect our values, every dollar should uplift
working fames, not corporate interests. Mary King's a
working class. A just economy starts with fairness for all."
Reyna Lopez, Co -Chair Oregon Working Families Party
"Mary will press to establish a state bank to partner with
community banks to create good union jobs in the booming
clean energy economy. A state bank could be a lifeline for
students, farmers & small businesses and provide far less
expensive funding for local infrastructure."
"Mary worked with us for Oregon's paid family leave, paid
sick days and a stronger childcare system. She's pushing for
ing, education, childcare & healthcare that Oregon families
need. "
Lisa Dodson, Author of Getting Me Cheap
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mining vital sectors like healthcare & retail.
Divest from Fossil Fuels, Arms Manufacturers, and
Countries Violating International Law: Invest in a less
risky, better future.
Manage State Forests to Slow Climate Change: Let our
sex-carh,#iKs
schools.
Endorsements:
Pacific Green Party
American Federation of Teachers, Oregon
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 555
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State Treasurer
Brian J
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Republican
Constitution
Occupation: Farmer, Forester,
Business Owner, Citizen
Legislator
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Educational Background: MBA Oregon State, BS Western
Oregon, Tillamook HS
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, State
Representative, Finance & Revenue Committees, Rules
Committee (Oregon Investment Council Appointments),
Oregon Homeland Security Council, US Army (Retired),
Defense State (Contractor), School Budget Committees
Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion,
Elks, National Federation of Independent Businesses
Family: Peggy, five adult children.
You have clear choices: same old same old 'status quo' or
change?
Does government serve you? Or rule you?
Is your grocery or utility bill less today than last year?
Character, leadership and real experience matters!
"I'm an independent minded constitutional republican. I
believe supporting Oregon small businesses, protecting
property rights, wise investments, and less state govern -
pursuit of happiness."'
Brian says stop the globalist sellout driving up your grocery,
utility and fuel bills ... invest in Oregon not New York. Oregon
First.
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ment paying foreign salaries and retirements overseas.
Brian says the State Land Board should manage our state
forests and natural resources making life affordable for all
Oregonians.
Brian says safeguard senior retirements. Maximize
investments!
private equity funds.
Brian says invest in Oregon infrastructure not low yielding
government bonds in Washington DC.
Brian says stop squandering young Oregonian's future with
debt, bad policies, and poor investments.
Brian says government overregulation stifles investments.
Brian says stop Oregon business closures.
"Oregon needs to support fames, small and veteran
businesses with Oregon investments. Oregon needs inex-
pensive homes built not government bureaucracy. Oregon
needs affordable quality education. Oregon needs common
sense investing for Oregonians not Washington DC political
correctness."
asking for your vote."
Leadership That Counts - Boquist for State Treasurer
(This information furnished by Brian Boquist.)
State Treasurer
Chicago
Educational Background: OHSU Residency; UMASS Medical
School; University of Chicago
Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator
Financial Health, Stability, and Security for Every Oregonian.
As a family physician, mom of three, and one of Oregon's
chief budget writers, Senator Elizabeth Steiner has seen
firsthand how investing our tax dollars wisely in education
and health care can make all the difference for hard-working
families.
Elizabeth has always put results before politics. She's
recognized as one of the most bipartisan leaders in Oregon,
working with Republicans and Democrats to balance the state
budget.
Elizabeth fights for our shared values. In the State Senate,
Elizabeth has fought for more affordable housing, raised the
minimum wage, delivered health insurance for every Oregon
child, increased funding for education, and helped create the
Paid Family and Medical Leave program so Oregonians can
take paid time off to care for themselves or loved ones. And
Elizabeth sponsored the strongest protections for reproduc-
tive healthcare in the country, protecting access to abortion
for Oregonians.
As Treasurer, Elizabeth will focus on boosting Oregon's
financial stability by:
• Protecting Retirement: Ensuring that the state pen-
sion fund is invested wisely to protect the retirement
Oregonians worked hard for.
• Heloi - no Oregonians Save: Expanding the OregonSaves
retirement program and creating voluntary savings
programs to help Oregonians prepare for emergencies.
• Expanding Post -Secondary Savings Plans: Increasing
the use of 529 plans so that Oregon families can save for
college or other post -secondary education.
• Prioritizing Smart Investments: Leveraging bonding to
invest in housing and infrastructure.
Proudly Endorsed By:
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon AFSCME
SEIU Oregon
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council
Basic Rights PAC
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Education Association - Political Action Committee
Oregon School Employees Association
U.S. Senator Ron Wyclen
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
And many more! Learn more: elizabethfororegon.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Elizabeth Steiner.)
Attorney General
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Occupational Background:
Deputy District Attorney,
Yarnhill County, Marion
County; Attorney, National
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Prior Governmental Experience: Yarnhill County, Marion
County
service by protecting women and children from violence in
Oregon and internationally.
"It's painful for me to watch the state I love suffer. Oregon is
a wounded beauty - a beautiful state marred by crime, drug
trafficking, and a lack of accountability. I represent a dawn of
new leadership that will bring lasting change and ensure a
safer, healthier future for Oregonians."
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Attorney General
Dan
Rayfield
Democrat
Working Families
Representative
Educational Background: JD,
Willamette University College of Law; BS, Western Oregon
University
Prior Governmental Experience: Speaker of the Oregon
House; State Representative; Commissioner, Linn -Benton
Housing Authority
"Dan has a record of standing up for Oregonians, holding
government accountable, and bringing people together to
make our communities stronger. As Attorney General, Dan
will defend Oregon from national attacks on abortion rights,
protect consumers, and keep our communities safe."
Senator Ron Wyden
DELIVERING FOR ALL OREGONIANS
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House, Dan delivered for Oregonians by:
• Expanding access to health care, increasing funding for
schools, and raising the minimum wage.
• Partnering with law enforcement to give them better
tools to get hard drugs off our streets and more people
into treatment.
• Protecting consumers with medical debt from predatory
tactics and overwhelming fees.
AN AGENDA FOR A SAFER, STRONGER OREGON
EXPERIENCED PROSECUTOR& DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT- Building Safer Communities: Dan will tackle the drug addic-
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8 years in Africa protecting women and children from
A child sex -abuse prosecutor for 9 years in Oregon, Will
served as a Deputy District Attorney in Yarnhill County and
in Marion County's Special Victims Unit. Will prosecuted
homicides, domestic violence, human trafficking, and drug
trafficking cases, but focused on protecting children from
sexual abuse and holding pedophiles accountable.
As a leading prosecutor and advocate for crime victims, Will
was recruited to the National District Attorneys Association to
modernize law enforcement practices to protect crime victims
across the nation.
ENDORSEMENTS:
80+ Law Enforcement Leaders
Crime Victims United of Oregon
Oregon's Sheriffs
Oregon Fraternal Order of Police
National Federation of Independent Businesses/OR PAC
Defend Small Business PAC
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
www.WiIILathrop.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Will Lathrop.)
communities.
Defendina Oreaon from National Attacks: Dan will defend
Oregon from national attacks on abortion rights, election
laws, and our environment.
Keeping Kids Safe: Dan will workto keep kids safe from gun
violence, trafficking, and internet crimes.
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companies.
Protectina Our Environment: Dan will protect our air, water
and land by holding polluters accountable.
"Frontline police officers support Dan because he has a
track record of delivering results and working to make our
communities safer.'
Syp,pgrters:
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety
Oregon State Police Officers' Association
Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Education Association - PAC
Basic Rights Oregon PAC
SEIU Oregon
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon AFL-CIO
See entire list: DanRayfield.cgm
(This information furnished by Friends of Dan Rayfield.)
State Senator, 27th District
Anthony
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Occupation: City Councilor;
Indigenous Rights Attorney
Occupational Background:
Small business owner; Judge
Educational Background:
Princeton University, A.B.; University of Arizona, J.D.
Prior Governmental Experience: Bend City Council; Sequoia
National Park Trail Crew; Tribal Appellate Judge
An Independent and Pragmatic Voice
"As your State Senator, I will show up every day and fight
special." - Anthony Broadman
Anthony will fight to:
• Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care: Anthony
will fight for your rights to make your own decisions
about abortion, birth control, and fertility treatments free
of government interference.
• Ensure Safe Communities: On City Council, Anthony
secured resources for our Rural Fire District and first
responders that helped Central Oregon see world -class
emergency response times and he'll keep fighting so our
families feel safe. As a law-abiding gun owner and avid
hunter, Anthony supports evidence -based gun safety
solutions.
• Address Housing and Homelessness: Anthony helped
lead the effort to reduce homelessness and regulate
camping and he'll continue to work to get folks off the
street and into housing.
• Expand Affordable Child Care: As a dad of three and
husband of a pediatrician, Anthony knows quality child
care is critical to helping parents get by and kids thrive.
He will work to expand access to high -quality childcare so
all of our kids can get off to a great start.
Endorsed by trusted leaders and organizations:
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Fmr Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Knute Buehler
Democratic State Representative Jason Kropf
Oregon State Police Officers' Association (OSPOA)
Bend Police Association
Bend Education Association
Bend Firefighters Local 227
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator Ron Wyclen
SEIU Oregon
IBEW Local 280
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Business and Industry PAC
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
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State Senator, 27th District
Michael
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Educational Background:
Mountain View High School; Northwest Nazarene University
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part of our community. You may know Michael through his
business, Summers Flooring, as the drummer for Precious
Byrd, as Chair of the Redmond School Board, or as a loyal
friend. Now, here's your chance to have an advocate in Salem
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some regulations, and unafforclable housing are holding
us back. As a business owner, Michael knows how these
challen esim
and create jobs.
Increasing Affordable Housing
Michael will work to increase affordable housing, streamline
Permitting—an-d-s-u!aport piLbiLr_-_nrivate partnersbips to ensure
everyone in Central Oregon has a place to call home.
Empowering Education
Michael believes education should empower parents with
choices and focus on critical thinking and essential skills. His
efforts to improve literacy and maintain high educational
standards will continue in Salem, where he'll fight for better
outcomes for our children.
Enhancing Public Safety
Our communities deserve to feel safe, but extreme policies,
rising crime, and increasing drug overdose rates are put-
ting that at risk. We need to increase police staffing, ensure
effective prosecution, and maintain firm but fair sentencing.
crime, supporting law enforcement, and addressing home -
tackling mental health and addiction head-on, Michael aims t►
build a safer, stronger community for all.
Electsurnmers.com
(This information furnished by Summers for Oregon, PAC ID
21352.)
State Senator, 28th District
Dylan
Occupation: Certified Nursing
Assistant
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration;
Sociology
Prior Governmental Experience: n/a
For Working Communities.
I am a nurse serving patients in the Rogue Valley and have
folicht the 1.11ldfirps that have destroyed many of our homes.
communities but innovating, so that we can thr ive.
As your Senator, I will:
substantially lower healthcare costs for working people and
small business owners.
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their power bill. The increase of these costs is to pad private
profits, not to serve our communities. Public Utility Districts
give ownership of utilities to the people who rely on them,
lower costs, and often improve quality of service.
Invest in Good, Working -Family Wage Jobs
"Dylan is dedicated to community service. His thoughtful
community's well-being. He's exactly, the kind of leader our
district needs."
-Brent Kell, Healthcare Administrator
Endorsed by:
IAM Oregon Machinist Council
4:raE,xn LeaSyatf Girnservatitin, 11Ttars
Oregon Working Families Party
Learn more here:
www.Dylanfor0recion.com
(This information furnished by Dylan for Working
Communities.)
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Occupation: Oregon Senate
Legislative Chief of Staff;
Federal Savings
Educational Background: Rio Hondo College - Business;
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Senate Legislative
Chief of Staff; Elected Klamath County PCP
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN SALEM
PRO -Life, America First, PRO -Gun
Diane serves Jackson, Klamath and Deschutes counties as
Senator Dennis Linthicum's Chief of Staff. Diane embodies
wisdom constitutional clarit"I and a stron•com itment t•f' h
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intrusion and regulation by Portland Democrats.
Protecting the 2ndAmendment
Diane stands for Constitutional rights, rooted in the core prin-
ciples of life, liberty, free speech, conscience, and religious
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princi•les. A Concealed -Carry -Weapon permit holder and a
staunch advocate for the Second Amendment, Diane stead-
fastly defends our freedoms.
Endorsed by:
• Oregon Right to Life PAC
• 11,r&jjri-. Firearms Rilitical Actin Gvmmittee
• NFIB/OR PAC
• Defend Small Business PAC
• Oregon's Sheriffs
• Oregon Chiefs of Police Association
• Associated Oregon Loggers
• Oregonians for Food & Shelter
• Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
• A' Pi,
• Sponsor Education Choice
• Demand age -appropriate education materials in our
schools
• Restore proficiency standards for graduation
• Support Medical Freedom and Informed Consent
• Safeguard unalienable Right to Life for all people — pr
born, elderly, and disabled
• Champion free, fair, transparent elections, in -person
voting with ID
• Protect Private Property rights
• Support Agriculture
• Promote public safety; criminal prosecution
• Advocate to end Oregon's "Sanctuary State" status
• Oppose fiscal suicide promoted by tax -and -spend
Democrats I
Occupation: Attorney; Colonel,
Oregon Air National Guard.
Occupational Background:
Lawyer; Judge; State
Representative.
.,.S., +• Resource Economics, Oregon State —
University; Condon High ••.
?nd • • State Representative; Law Clerk,
Sregon • Court.
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and a• Toda\ y, Mike lives with his wife •, a small farm in
r•' • They have three grown • Mike served
as the Oregon • Republican Leader for six years and
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Our -• is • • the rule • law. Our elected •-
Mike has spent a career protecting • •
is dedicated to protecting our farms and ranches and sound
stewardship.
As a • • the military, Mike knows the importance of
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer
State Senator Lynn Findley, Vale
State Representative Mark Owens, Crane
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
Associated Oregon Loggers
Sheriffs of Oregon
Oregon Chiefs of Police Association
and many more!
www.VoteMikeMcLane.com
(This information furnished by Mike McLane for Oregon.)
Builders
Occupational Background:
Financial Services, Residential
Construction
Educational Background:
Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, General
Agriculture Oregon State University - Certificate of Applied
Ethics
Prior Governmental Experience: Director, Redmond School
Board 2021-Present High Desert Educational Service District
Budget Committee 2023- Present
PRO -LOCAL. PRO -PARTNERSHIP. PRO -SOLUTIONS.
I am committed to su ortina local nonprofits--paLen grau-031-
school boards, city councils, and other local jurisdictions to
make sure they have the resources they need from the state
to create tailored solutions that oroduce !Qositive,. data driven
outcomes for Central Oregonians. Being a Representative is
about creating partnerships where state resources comple-
ment and enhance local communities, rather than imposing
top -down legislation that doesn't fit the needs of our local
community.
Our school system is failing our students, families and com-
munities, I see this firsthand. The continual erosion of local
decision -making and unfunded state mandates detract from
student achievement. Instead, forcing school districts to allo-
cate resources elsewhere. Oregon students continue to rank
near the bottom in reading and math, they deserve better! I
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ing, enhance extra -curricular opportunities and honor parents
in the process.
WORKING FOR LOCAL SOLUTIONS- NOT PORTLAND'S
FAILURES
Following Portland's failed model to address homelessness,
drua addiction and mental health services is not the solution.
to people needing assistance AND those concerned with
public safety and property. The severe risk of wildfires threat-
ening neighborhoods demands it. The state must empower
local leaders to tackle these issues.
ENDORSED BY LOCALS
Former Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship
Redmond School Board Director Eric Lea
Redmond Patriots Chair Bob Perry
Former Secretary of State Bev Clarno
Deschutes County Commissioners Tony DeBone and Patti
Adair
Deschutes County Farm Bureau President Matt Cyrus
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
CHANGE WILL HAPPEN- VOTE FOR IT!
KERILOPEZ.COM
(This information furnished by Friends of Keri Lopez.)
Occupation: State
Representative
•
Educational Background: B.S.,
International Business (BYU), J.D., (Whittier Law School)
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 53rd
District
CENTRAL OREGON VALUES. BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS.
I'm honored to serve our community in the legislature. I'm
committed to uniting people and getting good work done for
Central Oregon.
HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
Central Oregon needs to be more affordable. I'll continue
bringing together local and state leaders around solutions to
this crisis.
• I led the effort to invest $5 million for new affordable
homes in Redmond, uniting Republicans and Democrats
to get it done
• I delivered over $1 million for Central Oregon to fight
youth homelessness
• I brought more than $7 million to fast -track homes for
homeownership locally accross our district
AFFORDABILITY & EDUCATION
tial to helping children develop, reducing costs for families,
and growing our economy.
• I secured funding to increase the number of local Head
Start preschool slots
• As a working mom, I understand the pressure of rising
costs, which is why I will pursue solutions that relieve
financial pressures on families
PUBLIC SAFETY
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• I partnered with Republicans and Democrats to fix
Measure 110, giving law enforcement more resources to
get people off the streets
• I voted to increase penalties for drug dealers because
safer communities start with accountability for criminals
• I supported the expansion of drug addiction treatment
centers, so people can enter recovery sooner
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threat to reproductive freedom.
Emerson Levy's Endorsements
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon Business & Industry PAC
Oregon State Police Officers Association
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Ironworkers Local 29
UA Local 290 Plumbers & Stearnfitters
Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chanj
US Senator Ron Wyden
More at emersonvotes.com
(This information furnished by Emerson Levy.)
Democrat
Working Families
Independent
Occupation: State
Representative, Attorney
ffifflk%@t;{t*z$:,jfia�MAM Occupational Background:
Former Deschutes County
Deputy District Attorney, Public Defender, Foster Child
Advocate
Educational Background: B.S., Oregon State University; J.D.,
University of Oregon School of Law
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Jason Kropf: Standing Up for Bend's Values
A father, fourth -generation Oregonian, and public -school
graduate, Jason brings Bend's values to Salem.
As our State Representative, Jason will continue fighting on
the issues that matter most, including:
• Addressing homelessness and the affordable housing
crisis, by passing historic investments to build more
affordable housing in Bend and provide expanded shelter
capacity and wraparound services. Jason will continue
to push for targeted investments to help get people off
the streets and create more affordable and workforce
housing.
• Supporting families and strengthening education, by
championing the Early Literacy Success Initiative and
delivering the largest K-12 budget in state history, includ-
ing more affordable, accessible childcare opportunities
in Bend.
• Standing up to protect access for reproductive health
care, including contraception and abortion access.
• Leading Oregon's response to the fentanyl crisis, by
leading the effort to increase investments in drug treat-
ment in Deschutes County while providing law enforce-
ment the tools they need to prosecute drug dealers and
keep drugs off our streets.
• Reducing costs and increasing access to health care
by lowering prescription costs and expanding access to
mental health care.
• Taking climate action by moving Oregon to 100% clean
energy, creating green energy jobs, and mitigating
wildfire risks.
• Working for safer communities by investing in crime and
violence prevention programs, funding programs to help
survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and support-
ing gun safety measures.
Endorsements include:
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Stand for Children
Oregon Education Association - Political Action Committee
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Basic Rights Oregon PAC
Western States Carpenters
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCIME
Senator Ron Wyclen
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
www.JasonKropfForBend.com
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Occupation: retired
Occupational Background:
Chef, restaurant food service
MEEducational Background: N 41111 Klamath Union High School
graduate, degree in political
science from Sourthern Oregon University.
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I am running for the position of House Representative for
District 55 because it's time to elect someone who's not a pro-
fessional politician. I grew up in Klamath Falls and graduated
from Klamath Union in 1973. 1 also raduated with a cle ree in
know what it's like to be a nontraditional student.
I I NOW.
upper middle class, are businessmen, or are otherwise not
representative of most people. My life experience makes me
2ble to understand the challenges that working class families
have. that most people have. I won't cater to just the well off.
I also don't think that you must be a Christian in order to hold
public office. The First Amendment says that 'there shall be
no religious test for office'. Since my opponent supports a
no surprise he doesn't pay attention to
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Health decisions shouldn't be made by insurance companies,
either.
If you vote for me, I will understand the real problems of real
people, not just those with big checkbooks. I will show up on
time and do my job without complaint. I will work with other
legislators to do what is best for the state and District 55.
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(This information furnished by Committee to Elect
James Williamson.)
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Occupation: State
Representative
Business Owner, Online
marketing professional
Educational Background: B.A.
Business Administration, Cum Laude, OSU
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative,
Vice -Chair House Revenue Committee, Member Joint
Transportation Committee
Werner works to protect our natural rights of life, liberty,
of parental authority, strong families, free markets, medi-
cal freedom, lower taxes, limited government and second
amendment rights. Werner advocates for law enforcement
and su orts in- erson votinw with voter ID. He stron s u•
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advocates for school choice to improve educational results.
— REPRESENTING CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OREGON —
As State Representative, E. Werner Reschke excels with a
successful track record of removing barriers for business
and funding key community projects in Deschutes & Klamath
counties.
Oregon Right To Life PAC
Oregonians for Food & Shelter
NRA - Political Victory Fund
Defend Small Business PAC
Taxpayers Association of Oregon
NFIB/OR PAC
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation
Oregon Nurseries' PAC
Oregon Dairy Farmers Association
Oregon Cattlemen's Association
Oregon Forest Industries Council
Associated Oregon Loggers
Seed PAC
AG -PAC
Oregon's Sheriffs
Oregon Chiefs of Police Association
Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs (ORCOPS)
— RECENT LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS —
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d•rugs have been re -criminalized. Ending Measure 110's open
drug market is an important first step to eradicate Oregon's
permissive drug culture.
Werner successfully passed his bill, HB 4111, to bring clarity
about property taxes for farmers. Werner was a sponsor of
SCR 3 (2023) which designated the potato as the official state
vegetable. Werner introduced HJR 19 (2023) to give parents
care for their children. He co -sponsored several educational
improvement bills, the born -alive bill and several common
sense tax reforms.
LEARN MORE —
(This information furnished by Werner For Oregon, PAC ID
17892.)
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Occupation: Real Estate
Broker, Cattle Rancher, State
Representative
Occupational Background:
Educational Background:
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Crook County High School
Leader, State Representative District 59
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Vikki is a 5th generation rancher from Prineville. The Breese
Family has been ranching in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson
Counties for generations; raising bulls, cattle, and hay crops.
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Democrat
Occupational Background:
Electrician.
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Technology.
Prior Governmental Experience: City of Prineville, Planning
Commission Member.
Introduction
I'm Brian Samp, and I'm running to be your State
RepresentA_�%le begRuse I vf?.nt ts: Xely w*rViA1,1r f2milies get 2
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seen our housing crisis firsthand.
and more housing brings down the cost of th overall housi
rn�r�.et.
WORKING FOR MEANINGFUL WILDFIRE LEGISLATION
Healthcare.
Vikki understands the need to manage natural resources for
Health Care is a right, and everyone should have access to it.
ALL OREGONIANS, not just one agenda. Wildfires present a
Health Care should be between a person and their Doctor.
real threat to the quality of life here in Central Oregon as we
have learned this past summer.
No one else, whether insurance companies or the
"/ will push hard for a wildfire package in 2025. We can't let
government.
poor management decisions destroy our lands and communi-
Seniors:
ties."Representative Vikki Breese Iverson
I'm a soon to be a retired Oregonian living on a fixed income
LET'S FUND GREAT SCHOOLS AND REWARD AWESOME
myself.
TEACHERS
We have worked our entire lives for our communities, our
It is time the state takes a hard look at how schools are funded
state government needs to step up and do its part for seniors
in Oregon. The system is broken and parents and kids are
struggling with the price of living.
shouldering the burden with sub par education.
Job and the Economy.
committed to finding a solution for our families in
Oregon. As a mom, / know we can no longer afford sub par
education and our kids falling further behind.' - Vikki Breese
Iverson
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ging infrastructure in our community while learning real
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great educators. Our kids are our Furture.
Everyone should feel safe in their community. Public safety,
and Law Enforcement Departments, in rural Oregon is
severely under funded.
Please VOTE
BrianSamp.corn For more information
(This information furnished by Brian Samp for House District
59.)
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Occupation: State
Representative, farmer, small
business owner
Occupational Background:
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Educational Background: Sam Barlow High School; Mt. Hood
Community College
Prior Governmental Experience: Crane High !• .•
Chair, State Ground Water Study Advisory Committee,
Chair; Co -Convener • Place Based • Harney County
Planning Commission
United for a Stronger Oregon
Oregonians deserve a representative who listens, under-
stands, and takes action. As your State Representative for
House District 60, I've continued to be that leader who unites
our • delivering results that matter to everyone —
regardless • •s background.
Our • is rich in • from farmers and ranchers to
small business owners educ - rs and families. I've dedicated
my career to • the unique needs of every corner
My approach is simple: listen first, act decisively, and always
put the interests of • • at the forefront.
My Priorities:
• Economic • By reducing unnecessary regulations
and taxes, we can create a thriving • for small
businesses and entrepreneurs, leading to • jobs and
prosperity for • district.
• Quality Education for All: Every child in Oregon deserves
access to excellent education and school choice. I work
tirelessly to ensure our schools receive adequate funding
and support they need to help students succeed.
• Resources Management: Agriculture is the backbone of
• district. I am committed to • • water
rights, promoting sustainable farming • and
protecting our natural resources for future generations,
especially in light • another devastating wildfire season.
• Community Safety: I will fight to ensure • law enforce-
ment agencies are well -supported, and • •
are safe from crime.
• Healthcare Access: Quality healthcare should • within
reach for • I will work to • access to
healthcare services in • rural communities.
Oregon's challenges require practical, common-sense solu-
tions, and I am committed to working across the aisle to get
things done. Together, we can build a stronger, safer, and
more prosperous Oregon.
www.Mark0wensFor0regon.com
(This information furnished by Mark Owens for Oregon.)
Judge of the Supreme Court, Position I
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Bushong
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Oregon Supreme
Court Justice
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J.D. 1984; University of Michigan, B.A. 1980
Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County Circuit
Court Judge, 2008-2022. Oregon Department of Justice,
1994-2008.
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* Oregon Supreme Court Justice since January 2023
* 15 years' experience as a trial judge
* Chief Civil Judge 2013-2017
* Presiding Judge 2018-2022
* Chief Trial Counsel, Oregon Department of Justice
2005-2008
* Attorney -in -Charge, Special Litigation Unit, Oregon
Department of Justice 1998-2005
* 9 years' experience in private law practice
Service
• Oregon Rules of Appellate Practice Committee Chair
2023-present
• Oregon Law Commission 2012-2023
• Uniform Trial Court Rules Committee 2018-2022
• Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee 2010-2012
• Multnomah Bar Association Professionalism Committee
2009-2012
• Oregon State Bar Litigation Section Executive Committee
2004-2008
• Oregon State Bar Government Law Section Executive
Committee 2005-2007
• Coach of Franklin High School's "We the People" constitu-
tion team 2010-2022
• Youth Baseball Coach 1993-2001
After serving as a trial judge for 15 years, I am honored to
serve as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. I'm commit-
ted to applying the rule of law fairly and impartially in each
case that comes to the court. I promise to deliberate with an
my best to ensure that the court's decisions are grounded in
principle based on the facts and the law, not on any outside
influences or political pressures. I also pledge to do my best
to foster public confidence in our judiciary by working to
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• Former Governor Barbara Roberts
• Former Governor Ted Kulongoski
• Former Chief Justices Paul Del Thomas Balmer, and
Martha Walters
• Senior Justices I Kistler, Robert Durham, and Richard
Baldwin
• Chief Justice Meagan Flynn
(This information furnished by Elect Justice Steve Bushong
Committee.)
Judge of the Supreme Court, Position 7
Bronson D
James
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Occupation: Judge, Oregon
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Lewis and Clark Law School
2022-present.
Occupational Background:
Judge, Oregon Supreme Court 2023-present; Judge, Oregon
Court of AMeals 2017-202 - judge,. Multnomah Count,,f Circui
Court 2016 - 2017; Private practice 2010-2016; Oregon Office of
Public Defense Services 2005-2010, General Counsel, il
cialties, 12003-2005
Review Committee, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee;
Judicial Leadership and Education Committee; Unconscious
Bias Committee; Unlawful Practice of Law Committee;
Uniform Criminal Jury Instruction Committee; Oregon State
Bar Disciplinary Board
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the technology sector, both in the United States and abroad,
career to attend law school in 2000.
Bronson built a legal career helping Oregonians seek justice,
as a public defender, an immigration attorney, and a civil
rights litigator. He is passionate about the law working
equally for all Oregonians. He served as a trial court judge in
Multnomah County, then as a judge on the Oregon Court of
Oregon Supreme Court.
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law at Lewis and Clark Law School �Ihere he teaches Oregon
Constitutional Law and Evidence, and coaches high school
mock trial with the Civics Learning Project. He is a frequent
speaker in the area of digital privacy law.
(This information furnished by Bronson D James.)
House Joint Resolution 16 - Referred at the 82nd Legislative Assembly's 2023 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of
Oregon for their approval or rejection at the November 5, 2024, General Election.
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Hinitiates impeachment with two-thirds vote� Senate
tries and convicts with two-thirds vote; Chief Justice of
Oregon Supreme Court oversees impeachment trial.
Result of "No" to
"No" vote retains current law that does not authorize the
officials.
Amends the Oregon Constitution to grant the Oregon
House of Representatives the power to impeach statewide
elected officials in the executive branch, and to grant the
Oregon Senate the power to try an impeachment received
from the House. Currently, the statewide elected officials
of the executive branch are the Governor, the Secretary of
State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General and the
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. At
present, the only way to remove these officials is through
recall election. The measure permits the House to impeach
for malfeasance, corrupt conduct in office, willful neglect of
constitutional duty or other felony or high crime. Requires
"yes" vote of at least two-thirds (40) of Representatives to
send impeachment resolution to Senate. Requires Senate
to conduct impeachment trial and requires "yes" vote of
at least two-thirds (20) of Senators to convict. The Chief
Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court would preside over a
impeachment trial. A convicted official is removed from offi -
and disqualified from other public office. I
Estimate of Financial Impact
This measure amends the constitution to allow the House of
Representatives to impeach statewide elected officials. The
measure requires the Senate to try any impeachment received
from the House. The Chief Justice presides over the trial.
The financial impact on state government is indeterminate
because impeachment trials do not have a set length and
could happen outside of regularly scheduled sessions. There
is no fiscal impact on local governments.
Committee Members:
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Berri Leslie, Director, Dept. of Administrative Services
Betsy Imholt, Director, Dept. of Revenue
Ernest Stephens, Local Government Representative
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4:regon:
PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is
amended by creating a new section 34 to be added to and
made a part of Article IV, such section to read:
SECTION 34. (1) The House of Representatives shall have
the power of impeachment of statewide elected officials of
the Executive Branch for malfeasance or corrupt conduct in
office, willful neglect of statutory or constitutional duty or
other felony or high crime. The House of Representatives
may deliver a resolution of impeachment to the Senate
only upon the concurrence of at least two-thirds of all
Representatives.
received from the House of Representatives. When sitting
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or affirm to do justice according to law and evidence. A
concurrence of at least two-thirds of all Senators.
(3) Judgment shall extend only to removal from office and
disqualification from holding any other public office in this
state. Any person convicted or acquitted under this section
remains subject to any criminal prosecution or civil liability
according to law.
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of exercising the power of impeachment under this section.
PARAGRAPH 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
raj6cti,vn at the next re-Sylargeneral -16ctiin held! tkinughtyt
this state.
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
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the Oregon House of Representatives the power to impeach
statewide elected officials in the executive branch, and to
grant the Oregon Senate the power to try any impeachment
received from the House of Representatives.
The Oregon Constitution currently reserves to voters the
power to recall public officials, including statewide elected
officials in the executive branch, but does not authorize either
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the executive branch consist of the Governor, the Secretary
of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General and the,
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Ballot Measure 115 authorizes the House of Representatives
to impeach a statewide elected official for malfeasance or
corrupt conduct in office, willful neglect of constitutional
duty or other felony or high crime. The measure does not
to determine whether particular conduct amounts to an
impeachable offense. The measure requires at least two-
thirds of all Representatives (40 Representatives) to pass an
impeachment resolution and deliver it to the Senate.
Ballot Measure 115 empowers the Senate to try any
impeachment received from the House of Representatives.
Court to preside over an impeachment trial. The measure
requires at least two-thirds of all Senators (20 Senators) to
convict an accused statewide elected official. If an accused
statewide elected official is convicted, the judgment of
conviction is limited to the official being removed from
office and disqualified from holding any other public office
in this state. However, an impeachment conviction under
the measure would not shield the impeached official from
criminal prosecution or civil liability.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Senator Tim Knopp
President of the Senate
Senator Kate Lieber
President of the Senate
Senator James Manning Jr.
President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman
Speaker of the House
Representative Paul Holvey
Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan
Speaker of the House
(Th6 tv pr#v4d an impartial
explanation of the ballot measure
pursuant to Chapter 366,
Oregon Laws (2023).)
Legislative Argument in Support
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in the nation that doesn't have an impeachment process in
place for executive officials, making us an outlier among
other states. Ballot Measure 115 will add this common sense
safeguard to the Oregon Constitution as a tool that can be
used by legislators when necessary. We strongly encourage
voters to support this measure.
The Oregon Legislature referred this Constitutional
deserve to know that their elected leaders can be held
accountable for egregious misbehavior. This measure would
institute an impeachment provision for statewide elected
officials of the Executive Branch, including the Governor,
Treasurer, and Secretary of State.
won't be misused or abused for partisan political purposes,
s* kve Ni,uilt in s*me sg.fe*,ru2rds tW?.t 2re in line witW successfr?�
policies in other states. First, a two-thirds majority in the
House is required to begin impeachment proceedings. A
two-thirds vote in the Senate is reauired for a conviction. The
Senate trial, further removing partisan bias.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Senator Kathleen Taylor President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan Speaker of the House
(Tirris J#int Legislative Ciowo,7ittee 1v,;_�_-,_Rpp,#4*ted to-prov4e
the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure
pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
Argument in Favor
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urges a YES vote on Measure 115
impachment pro'cess.
Right now, a recall is the only option to oust a corrupt
•a • elected representatives and senators in the
Legislature hayt n* •• t* check-C-id 2bysos • ,# tyeer*f
the eyecutive biranch.
Oregonians deserve a way to hold corrupt elected officials
accountable!
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 115
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The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years.
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
Please consider this measure carefully before voting on it
rflany well-meaning individuals are supporting measure
115 because they think it will increase accountability for •
elected • This is always a good thing if it actually
works.
In 2023 Oregon's Secretary of State resigned, and many
leaislators felt that the abilitv to remove her from office with a
2/3 v*•:: • •' • *ulcl ;N*4
mattered •• she resicined, but thev araue that she miahj
• Voters elect them, and voters should remove them if
necessary.
Furthermore, the executive branch is r• to be
•' of the legislature. •• scandals are easily
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recall? It is • plausible.
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• party without a vote • the people? It has already •
demonstrated that they will do this if they can.
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I recommend a NO on measure 115.
Noah Robinson, PhD
State Senate Candidate, District 2
(This information furnished by Noah Robinson, Noah
Robinson for Oregon Senate.)
Senate Joint Resolution 34 - Referred at the 82nd Legislative Assembly's 2023 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of
Oregon for their approval or rejection at the November 5, 2024, General Election.
two
officials, replacing current practice of establishing such
salaries by legislation; provides that determinations of the
commission are automatically funded.
Result of "No" Vote
"No" vote retains current law whereby salaries paid by state
to specified officials are established by legislation.
Under current law, the salaries paid by the state to many
public officials are set by statute and can be changed only
through legislation. This measure authorizes establishment of
a body named the Independent Public Service Compensation
Commission to determine salaries paid by the state to the
Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the
Attorney General, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor
and Industries, judges of the Supreme Court, judges of other
courts under the administration of the judicial branch of
state government, state Senators, state Representatives and
district attorneys. Determinations of the commission would
not be subject to review or modification by the Legislative
Assembly, the Governor or any other official. The measure
provides that the membership of the commission is to
be established by law, except that the following classes
of individuals are ineligible for membership: officers and
employees of the state, lobbyists, and immediate family
members of such officers, employees and lobbyists. The
measure provides that moneys sufficient to pay for the
commission's salary determinations are automatically
appropriated from the General Fund without the need for a
further appropriation by law.
Estimate of Financial Impact
This measure amends the Constitution to create a
Commission responsible for deciding the salaries of certain
elected officials. The money for the salaries will come from
the General Fund. The measure itself does not decide the
moneys needed to cover the salaries. The fiscal impact to the
state, for chosen salaries and commission staff, could not be
determined. There is no fiscal impact on local governments.
Committee Members:
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Berri Leslie, Director, Dept. of Administrative Services
Betsy Imholt, Director, Dept. of Revenue
Ernest Stephens, Local Government Representative
committee pursuant to ORS 250.12Z)
Text of Measure
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Oregon:
PARAGRAPH 1. The Constitution of the State of Oregon is
amended by creating a new section 2 to be added to and
made a part of Article XIII, such section to read:
SECTION 2. (1) The Independent Public Service
Compensation Commission is to be established in the
manner provided by law.
(2) None of the following may be a member of the
commission:
(a) An officer or employee of the State of Oregon;
(b) An individual required by law to register with any state
agency as a lobbyist; or
paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection.
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(4)(a) Once established, the commission shall determine
the amounts of the salaries to be paid to the officials
specified in subsection (5) of this section, notwithstanding
section 29, Article IV, and section 1, Article VII (Amended)
of this Constitution. The determinations of the commission
officials.
(b) The commission shall make its determinations before
biennium beginning July 1 of that year.
(5) The commission shall establish salaries for the following
officials:
(a) Governor;
(b) Secretary of State;
(c) State Treasurer;
(d) Attorney General;
(e) Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries or
any successor agency;
(f) Judges of the Supreme Court;
(g) Judges of other courts under the administration of the
judicial branch of state government;
N State Senator;
(i) State Representative; and
Q) District attorneys.
(6) The commission may establish different salaries for
different classes of officials within the categories described
in paragraphs (f) to (j) of subsection (5) of this section.
(7) The compensation of a judge shall not be diminished
during the term for which the judge is elected.
(8) Upon the commission's adoption of its determinations,
moneys sufficient to pay the salaries determined by the
commission are deemed to be appropriated from the
General Fund for the biennium in which the determinations
are effective, notwithstanding section 4, Article IX of this
Constitution.
any state office.
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejectian at the next-reSylarjaneral elactizn helY tkmw.EhaVz
this state.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
legislation.
Ballot Measure 116 amends the Oregon Constitution to
establish a new body named the Independent Public Service
Compensation Commission to determine the salaries paid
by the state to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the
State Treasurer, the Attorney General, the Commissioner of
the Bureau of Labor and Industries, judges of the Supreme
Court, judges of other courts under the administration of the
judicial branch of state government, state Senators, state
Representatives and district attorneys. The commission's
salary cleterminati ns w.QuId be final and wQuId nQ-tbe�- 1
to review or modification by the Legislative Assembly, the
Governor or any other official.
allows the Legislative Assembly to establish additional
the commission. Membership of the commission is to be
established by law.
The measure provides that moneys sufficient to pay the
salaries determined by the Independent Public Service
Compensation Commission are automatically appropriated
from the state's General Fund without the need for any
action by the Legislative Assembly, the Governor or any
other official. This is an exception to the general ierjuiie
of Article IX, section 4, of the Oregon Constitution, that an]
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State Treasury.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Senator Tim Knopp
President of the Senate
Senator Kate Lieber
President of the Senate
Senator James Manning Jr.
President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman
Speaker of the House
Representative Paul Holvey
Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan
Speaker of the House
explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to Chapter 366,
Oregon Laws (2023).)
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own salaries. Under current law, state legislators have the
themselves and other elected leaders, creating an incentive
for self-serving decisions and political games.
Passing Measure 116 will finally remove this power from
politicians and put these decisions where they belong: in
the hands of everyday Oregonians. Measure 116 creates
an independent commission that will set salary rates for
legislators, statewide elected leaders, judges, and district
attorneys. The independent commission will have the
authority to directly allocate funding for these positions,
preventing politicians from meddling in the process.
Measure 116 creates clear guidelines for who can't serve
on the commission: no state employees or legislators, no
lobbyists, and no family members of state employees,
legislators, or lobbyists. This commission will be
independent, fair, transparent, and impartial.
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to have members on the commission who will be able to
research comparable pay for these positions from other
states so we can make sure our salaries are appropriate and
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to be set by politicians.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Senator Kathleen Taylor President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan Speaker of the House
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the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure
pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
Argument in Favor
Vote Yes on 116 for Fairness
Family Forward Action
As advocates for women, mothers, and caregivers, we are
voting Yes on 116!
Voting Yes on 116 will:
• create an independent commission that sets the pay for
statewide elected officials
• remove lawmakers' power to set their own pay.
• put everyday Oregonians in charge of setting pay for
elected officials
• bring more fairness and accountability to our
government
Women belong in every room where decisions are made.
Historically, women have had to fight for our right to speak
and be heard, to vote, to run for office, and to be public
servants. In our representative democracy, women must have
an equal role in making the decisions that affect our day-to-
day lives.
their posts because they could not afford to support their
families. All three were mothers, and they cited the high cost
Oregon legislators earn $32,839 annually for full-time work.
According to Child Care Aware America, the average cost
of child care in Oregon is $801 a month per child, or $9,612
annuall,�. This means a legislator with two children in da
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how we address these issues. We cannot allow women to be
discouraged from seeking public office by low pay, which is
itself a significant driver of gender inequality.
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• Open the doors for more women, and more diverse
women, to serve in elected office
• Make public service more accessible for low-income
women and women with caretaking responsibilities
• Bring more fairness and equality to our democracy.
(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
Argument in Favor
At Peoria Gardens in Albany, we are a second -generation
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We support Yes on 116 to create the People's Independent
Commission because:
• 110 one should get to set their own salary
• We need more fairness and accountability in governmeni
• Democracy is stronger when everyone has a seat at the
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people they serve.
Business owners are the enaine of Oreaon's econom and we
share a commitment to fairness and transparency across the
board. Fair pay set by an independent commission can help
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communities. Diverse perspectives mean better problem -
solving, no matter the challenge at hand.
The People's Independent Commission will remove
lawmakers' power to set their own pay, ensuring a more
equitable and trustworthy system that aligns with sound
business practices.
Kathryn Weeks & Ben Verhoeven
Peoria Gardens, Inc.
Albany, Oregon
(This information furnished by Ali VZ Mayeda, People's
Independent Commission.)
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to rural Oregonians, rural folks often don't get a seat at the
table. We resource rural Oregnnians with the tcir)AsAh-e_v need
to f4a ht for human ditnit. . safe and welcaml"_ communities,
and a vibrant and just democracy.
More than 75 groups and thousands of community leaders
advance democracy in small-town and rural Oregon, from
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place in between.
hural Oregonians work hard to take care of our families and
communities. That's our way of life. State legislators earn a
salary #f *rily $35J#1 a-rdar vehiI6 thty Ye#rk I-ing h#,,Yrs in tha
legislature, listen to those they represent, and make informed
decisions on our behalf. Setting salaries that reflect the job
responsibilities would help attract and keep highly qualified
people in those offices, including people raising families or
paying off student debt.
The People's Independent Commission is a simple and
important step to protect our democracy, hold elected
officials accountable, and give power back to everyday
people. Voting Yes on 116 will create an independent
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will remove lawmakers' power to set their own pay.
As rural Oregonians, we are voting yes on 116 because it is
good for democracy.
(This information furnished by Ali VZ Mayeda, People's
Independent Commission.)
Argument in Favor
The People's Independent Commission is a commonsense
solution to give power back to the people and protect our
democracy. It's good for Oregon!
Yes on 116: The People's Independent Commission is
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including pro -democracy organizations, labor organizations,
culturally specific organizations, and Oregon's philanthropic
community.
More information at VoteYesOn116.Ora
We are voting YES on 116 because it will:
• Hold Leaders Accountable
• Put Oregonians in Charge
• Strengthen Democracy
• Make Government More Fair
We are voting YES on 116!
American Federation of Teachers —Oregon
APANO
Democratic Party of Oregon
East County Rising
Family Forward Action
Latino Network
NAYA Action Fund
Next Up Action Fund
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Center for Voting & Elections
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Futures Lab
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon State Voice
Partnership for Safety and Justice
PCUN
SEIU Oregon
Tribal Democracy Project
UFCW555
Urban League of Portland
Women's Foundation of Oregon
Working Families Party of Oregon
For a full list of endorsing organizations, visit VoteYesOn116.
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(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
Argument in Favor
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The goal of any public servant in our state should be simple:
Make life better for all Oregonians. This has been my North
Star throughout my tenure as your Attorney General.
In my remaining months in office, I'm focused on the future.
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our people better?
What problems can we address now?
Here's one: Voting Yes on 116 is an obvious solution to a
longstanding issue in Oregon.
The People's Independent Commission that Measure 116
would create represents sound policy — and will strengthen
our democracy. By passing this measure, Oregon will join 22
other states that have established independent commissions
to enhance faith in government and ensure salary decisions
are transparent and impartial.
Measure 116 will ensure that all statewide elected officials —
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Ellen Rosenblum has been Oregon's Attorney General for the
past twelve years. In this role she has served as the state's
chief legal officer, protected consumers and civil rights,
secured significant monetary settlements and restitution for
Oregonians and provided legal counsel to state government
on a wide range of issues.
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IlTorking Families Are TotinciTes on 116 —
Union members and working families across Oregon are
supporting Yes on 116!
We are:
• Nurses
• Teachers
• Farmworkers
• Union members
• Working families
We believe in:
• Fairness
• Accountability
• Democracy that works for all of us
Our fight for working families is about building an Oregon
that truly represents everyone. We want elected officials who
understand our challenges because they've lived them. Voting
Yes on 116 is a crucial step towards increasing representation
of working families in the Oregon legislature and all statewide
elected positions.
As union members, we've seen firsthand how a stronger
voice leads to positive change. The People's Independent
Commission is a commonsense solution that will amplify
the voices of working families in our government. By
putting regular people in charge of setting politician pay,
we're removing a clear conflict of interest and ensuring our
representatives are accountable to us, not wealthy donors.
We are voting Yes on 116 because we want to:
• Put regular people in charge
• Remove lawmakers' power to set their own pay
• Ensure politicians answer to the people, not donors and
corporations
• Keep our democracy healthy
Join Us and Vote YES on 116!
American Federation of Teachers, Oregon
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Nurses Association
PCUN, Oregon's Farmworker Union
SEIU Oregon
UFCW 555
Working Families Party Oregon
(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
Argument in Favor
Former Chief Justices Support Yes on 116
Tom Balmer (Oregon Chief Justice from 2012 to 2018)
As the two most recent former Chief Justices, we support
Yes on 116. This measure will help ensure that we have a
strong judiciary for years to come.
Measure 116 will establish an Independent Public Service
elected officials, including judges. Currently, judicial salaries
the National Center for State Courts, Oregon's circuit court
judicial salaries rank 45th in the nation, when adjusted for
state cost -of -living differences.
The measure will create an objective, independent process
to determine salaries, protected from political action.
Importantly, the measure provides that the commission's
salary determinations are final and not subject to review
by the Legislature or the Governor. Additionally, the
commission's salary determinations and funds sufficient to
state's General Fund.
Ballot Measure 116 was referred to the voters by the 2024
Legislative Assembly. Both the Senate and the House passed
the referral by large, bipartisan margins. The system is
successfully for a number of years.
When we each served as Chief Justice, we worked with the
Legislature to promote appropriate judicial compensation.
Oregon lawyers don't become judges because they want to
make more money. Judges are motivated by the opportunity
for public service and the satisfaction of playing a role in our
democratic system. But, under the current system, it is not
uncommon for the trial judge to be the lowest paid lawyer in
the room.
(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
Argument in Favor
As a teacher, union member, and lifelong Oregonian, I'm
their salaries.
while politicians are just naming their price and signing their
own paychecks.
I believe in the power of democracy. In 2022, 1 was one of 54
teachers nationwide selected for a prestigious fellowship,
which is allowing me to pursue my master's in American
history and government and become a stronger teacher.
I have been teaching for ten years, and every day, I teach my
students that their voices matter, that they have the power
to shape their communities, and that fairness matters. When
I look at Oregon politicians setting their salaries, I don't see
those principles in action.
Despite decades of advocacy and organizing by union
are still underpaid. Many of us struggle to make ends meet.
Some of my colleagues work second jobs just to afford basic
necessities. Man�, teachers p wcIfUnd fvr
basic school supplies.
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schools don't have what they need and politicians are out
here setting their salaries with taxpayer dollars?
Unions give working people a voice, ensuring our concerns
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Commission proposed by Measure 116 embodies this same
principle. It puts regular Oregonians in charge of setting
politician pay, removing a clear conflict of interest.
As an educator, I teach about fairness every day. Join me in
voting Yes on 116 to make a fairer Oregon— one that lives up to
the democratic ideals we teach in our classrooms.
Jessica Colburn
8th grade US History teacher
Deschutes County, Oregon
(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
Yes on 116: The People's Independent Commission
Remove lawmakers'power to set their own pay
No one should get to set their salary, especially when paid
with taxpayer dollars.
Voting Yes on 116 will create an independent commission th
sets the pay for statewide elected officials, including state
legislators, the Governor, and state judges. It will remove
lawmakers' power to set their own pay. I
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Voting Yes on 116 will create an independent commission
that sets the pay for statewide elected officials, including
state legislators, the Governor, the Secretary of State, the
State Treasurer, the Attorney General, Oregon Supreme Co
judges, and others. Nationwide, 22 states have established
independent commissions to make salary decisions d
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bring more fairness and accountability to our government.
People who serve on the commission cannot be state
employees, lobbyists, or family members of politicians.
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Our democracy is stronger when everyone is represented
veryone has a seat at the table. To solve the serious
problems we face, we need legislators who understand our
priorities and live them every day. Lawmakers make better
To learn more, go to voteyeson116.
(This infQ-rm tiQn furnished b ID M The
People's Independent Commission.)
Fj°',rgument in Favor
The Taxpayers Association of Oregon urges a YES vote on
Measure 116
The Taxpayers Association of Oregon believes state
lawmakers' pay should be tied to the average wage of
Oregonians. Under this model, lawmakers only get a raise
when average Oregonians get a raise. If a recession causes
our wages to shrink, then lawmakers' wages will be at the
This model removes the conflict of interest of having
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this model to be implemented.
Currently, state lawmakers' wages are below average, and
that is for a 'ob that works 50 hours a week Qn avera�* e. We
need more everyday citizens to run for office. That won't
happen if it doesn't pay the same wages that a typical job
pays.
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The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years.
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
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puts the power where it belongs - in the hands of everyday
Oregonians.
• Ends the conflict of interest of elected officials setting
their own pay
• Increases transparency and accountability in government
• Ensures fair compensation, attracting diverse, qualified
candidates
• Aligns Oregon with best practices in good governance
A Stronger, More Representative Democracy
Measure 116 paves the way for broader representation. When
our legislature reflects Oregon's diversity, we all benefit:
• More voices at the table lead to better solutions
• Legislators with varied life experiences understand our
communities' needs
• Diverse perspectives drive innovation in policy -making
How the People's Independent Commission Works
• Sets pay for all statewide elected officials, including
legislators, the Governor, and judges
• Removes lawmakers' power to determine their own
salaries
• Ensures commission members are independent: no state
employees, lobbyists, or politicians' family members
Democracy thrives on accountability, accessibility, and
transparency. Voting Yes on 116 isn't just about paychecks -
it's about restoring faith in our democratic institutions. It's a
practical step towards a government that truly represents all
Oregonians, from the coast to the high desert.
Join us in strengthening Oregon's democracy. Vote Yes on
116.
Oregon State Voice
Oregon Futures Lab
Oregon Center for Voting & Elections
Tribal Democracy Project
(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, The
People's Independent Commission.)
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This measure was placed on the ballot by the Oregon
legislature for political reasons.
executive salaries for state elected office holders.
The reason for this commission is so that members of the
legislator and the governor can have their salaries raised
without taking responsibility for it.
It will cost more taxpayer dollars. This type of commission is
usually paid, although we don't know what the final makeup
would be.
Right now, the legislature is legally allowed to raise these
salaries by majority vote. The salaries are high enough for
those managing a bloated state government that is running
inefficiently. They don't deserve more.
If they want higher pay, it should be done in a straightforward
manner. Let them raise their salaries, vote for it, and explain
their votes to the public.
is needed so that experts will decide on salaries because the
le.cislature isn't ualified to do so. This is nothinyJ2ut—political
speak. The legislature spends hundreds of billions of dollars
in tax moneN. If theiN aren't yualified to set their salaries, how
can they be qualified to spend far larger quantities of tax
money?
Don't let the legislators hide behind a commission to raise
their own salaries. The legislature will almost certainly
be involved in choosing the commission and setting its
members' salary.
It's a Salem -type political game we should not allow them to
play.
Please Vote NO on measure 116.
Noah Robinson, PhD
State Senate Candidate, District 2
(This information furnished by Noah Robinson, Noah
Robinson for Oregon Senate.)
House Bill 2004 - Referred at the 82nd Legislative Assembly's 2023 Regular Session to the Voters of the State of Oregon for
their approval or rejection at the November 5, 2024, General Election.
Result of "Yes" Vote
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of preference for specified federal and statewide offices.
Establishes process for tallying votes in rounds, with the
candidate receiving the fewest votes in each round being
defeated and votes for the defeated candidate going to the
voter's next -highest ranked active candidate. Requires that
candidate must receive majority of votes in final round of
voting to win election.
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for each office on the ballot. The candidate with the most
votes after a single vote tally wins, even if not a majority. This
preference using "ranked choice voting." Under the measure,
voters may choose to rank only one candidate or multiple
candidates for each office, as well as write in candidate(s).
Votes are counted toward each voter's highest -ranked
candidate. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, votes
are tallied automatically in rounds. The candidate receiving
the fewest votes in each round is defeated. A defeated
candidate's votes go to the voter's next highest -ranked
candidate. The process continues until one candidate has a
ma - ioritv of votes. The measure agplies to the nomination and
election of President, United States Senator, Representative
in Congress, Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer
and Attorney General, and election of the Commissioner of
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about how ranked choice voting elections will be conducted.
Authorizes local governments to adopt ranked choice voting
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method or modify it. The measure applies to elections
beginning in 2028.
Estimate of Financial Impact
is passed by Oregon voters, ranked choice voting must be
effective by January 1, 2028.
The measure is estimated to cost the state government $0.9
million during the 2023-25 biennium. This cost is to pay
for needed staff and consulting services for the Secretary
of State to begin carrying out the measure. In the 2025-27
biennium, the cost of the measure is estimated to grow to
45.6 million. This is to continue funding staff and consulting
services, as well as outreach and IT needs.
initially. This funding will be used to improve technology,
train staff- and test the new system, EveLy statewide election
will cost an additional $1.8 million for added printing and
logistics. Software and maintenance contract costs will cost
an adonal $0.4 •
million per year.
Committee Members:
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Berri Leslie, Director, Dept. of Administrative Services
Betsy Imholt, Director, Dept. of Revenue
Ernest Stephens, Local Government Representative
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made a part of ORS chapter 254.
SECTION 2. (1) Ranked choice voting as conducted in the
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determine the nomination by a major political party for the
following offices:
(B) The tally processes for ranked choice voting; and
(C) Clearly defining any processes and terms needed for
effectively implementing ranked choice voting.
(b) Prior to adopting rules relating to the nomination of
candidates for President of the United States, the secretary
shall also consult with, and receive input from, the Oregon
chairperson from each major political party.
(6) As used in this section:
(a) "Active candidate" means a candidate who has not, for
the election at which ballots are being tallied:
(A) Withdrawn;
(B) Been defeated; or
(C) Been nominated or elected.
(b) "Highest -ranked active candidate" means the active
candidate assigned to a higher ranking on a ballot than any
other active candidate.
(c) "Ranking" means the number available to be assigned by
an elector to a candidate to express the elector's choice for
followed by the number 2, then the number 3, with any
additional rankings authorized under this section following
sequentially.
(d) "Round" means an instance of the sequence of voting
tabulation:
(A) In the manner described in subsection (2)(b) of this
section for elections in which no more than one person is to
be elected to a single office;
(B) Adipt61 Y.n(i!ar sybsact4n (3),xf this seethm fwr 6lectivn3
in which more than one person is to be elected to a single
office; or
(C) Established in conformity with subsection (4) of this
section for the presidential primary election of a major
political party.
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will be conducted in elections held in this state.
(2) The program established under this section shall:
(a) Involve community -based organizations;
(b) Be culturally appropriate; and
(c) Be available to electors in English and in the five most
commonly spoken languages in this state, other than
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part of ORS chapter 249.
SECTION 7. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 249.016 or any other
provision of law:
(a) There may not be a nominating election for the office of
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and
(b) The office of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and
Industries shall be elected at the primary election by ranked
of this 2023 Act.
other law, thi r. 249.016 to 249.205 a swirewnts Rf OR
Labor and Industries.
246.200. (1)(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the
election in this state.
(b) For purposes of this section, the conduct of an election
includes, but is not limited to, establishing precincts,
preparing ballots and sample ballots, and receiving and
processing votes.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section:
(a) The county clerk is not the only elections officer who may
prepare a voters' pamphlet or ballot title, or prepare or
publish an election notice; [and]
(b) The Secretary of State may receive ballots as provided in
ORS 253.585[.1; and
(c) The Secretary of State, in a manner determined by the
secretary by rule, may tally ballots cast for the nomination
for or election to an office that is determined by ranked
choice voting as provided in section 4 of this 2023 Act.
SECTION 9. ORS 254.065 is amended to read:
254.065. (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this
subsection, when one person is to be nominated for or
of votes shall be nominated or elected. Except as provided
in paragraph (c) of this subsection, when more than one
person is to be nominated for or elected to a single office,
the persons receiving the higher number of votes shall be
nominated or elected. This subsection does not apply to a
candidate for election to an office at a general election if the
election for the office must be held at a special election as
described in ORS 254.650.
a nomination for or election to an office is determined by
ranked choice voting, a determination of which person has
received the highest number of votes shall be done:
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(ii) In the manner adopted, amended or revised by a local
jurisdiction in conformity with section 3 (4)(b) of this 2023
Act.
in section 1, chapter 356, Oregon Laws 2019, governs the
appointment of presidential electors and the election of
presidential electors in this state is determined by ranked
choice voting:
(i) The determination of which candidates for the position
shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the
National Popular Vote interstate compact; and
00 The "final determination" of the presidential vote count
and to the federal government shall be the votes received
in the final round of statewide tabulation by each slate of
the United States that received votes in the final round of
statewide tabulation.
(c) When more than one person is to be nominated for
or elected to a single office by ranked choice voting, a
determination of which persons have received the highest
number of votes shall be done in the manner established
under section 4 (3) of this 2023 Act.
(2) No measure shall be adopted unless it receives an
affirmative majority of the total votes cast on the measure.
I two or more conflicting laws, or amendments to the
Constitution or charter, are approved at the same election,
the law, or amendment, receiving the greatest number of
eventh thBAaw_Qr amendment may—rmt have received
the greatest majority of affirmative votes.
SECTION 10. ORS 254.145 is amended to read:
254.145. (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) ofthis
subsection, the names of candidates for nomination for or
election to each office shall be arranged on the ballot in the
order determined under ORS 254.155.
(b) The names of candidates for the offices of President
and Vice President of the United States shall be arranged in
groups.
(2) Except as provided in ORS 254.125 and 254.135 and this
section, no information about the candidate, including any
title or designation, other than the candidate's name, may
appear on the ballot.
(3) Spaces shall be provided for any offices appearing on
the ballot in which the elector may write the name of any
person not printed on the ballot. If a voting machine is used,
delivered to the elector with the ballot, in which the elector
may write or enter the names of persons for any offices
appearing on the ballot.
On the left marvin of the ballot, the name of each grou_w-ar-
candidate may be numbered. The blank spaces may not be
numbered. A particular number mav not be used to designate
more than one candidate at any election.
(5) The names of all candidates for the same office shall be
listed in the same column on the ballot. If more than one
column is needed to list names of all candidates for that
office, the names may be arranged in one or more columns
in block form. The block shall be set apart by rulings under
the title of the office. If a blank space follows the list of
candidates, the space shall be in the same column as the
names of candidates for that office. If blocks of columns are
used, blank spaces shall be included within the ruled block.
(6) The ballot shall be clearly marked to indicate when names
of candidates for the office are continued on the following
page.
(7) When a measure is submitted to the people, the number,
ballot title and financial estimates under ORS 250.125 of
each measure shall be printed after the list of candidates.
A measure referred by the Legislative Assembly shall
be designated "Referred to the People by the Legislative
Assembly." A state measure referred by petition shall be
designated "Referendum Order by Petition of the People."
A state measure proposed by initiative petition shall be
designated "Proposed by Initiative Petition."
(8) The ballot shall be printed to give the elector a clear
opportunity to designate the elector's choice or choices for
candidates and approval or rejection of measures submitted.
(9) When an elector is allowed to make only one choice or
answer and if a voting machine is not used, the elector shall
indicate a preference by making a cross or check mark inside
a voting square corresponding to the candidate or answer
for which the elector wishes to vote. A voting square may
be printed on the blank, write-in vote spaces. However, the
elector is not required to place a mark in the voting square
correso,oncling to a name written in a hank space. Words shal'
be printed on the ballot to aid the elector, such as "Vote for
one," "Vote for three," and regarding measures, "Yes" and
"No."
(10) When a nomination for or an election to an office is
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by a counting board or in the manner determined by the
Secretary of State under ORS 246.200. A counting board
may tally ballots at the precinct or in the office of the county
clerk. [In any eventJ Except as otherwise determined bM the
secretary under ORS 246.200, the ballots shall be tallied and
returned by precinct.
(2) If a voed, the count, ,� clerk 3haLLPpeat
the public certification test described under ORS 254.235 (1).
The test shall be conducted immediately prior to scanning
any ballots. The test may be observed by persons described
the test.
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shall tally without adjournment and in the presence of the
clerks and persons authorized to attend.
(5) A counting board shall audibly announce the tally as it
proceeds. The board shall use only pen and ink totally.
(6) For ballots cast using a voting machine, the county clerk
shall:
(a) Enter the ballots cast using the machine into the vote tally
system; and
(b) In the event of a recount, provide the paper record copy
recorded by the machine to the counting board.
(7) A person other than the Secretary of State, county clerk,
a member of a counting board or any other elections official
designated by the secretary or county clerk may not tally
ballots under this chapter.
(8) The Secretary of State shall by rule establish a procedure
for announcing the status of the tally of the ballots received
after the date of the election. Rules adopted under this
subsection must:
(a) Consider the number of ballots being released in relation
to the size of the district;
(b) Prioritize voter anonymity; and
(c) After prioritizing voter anonymity under paragraph (b) of
this subsection, prioritize the importance of timely reporting
election results.
SECTION 12. ORS 244.050, as amended by section 1, chapter
66, Oregon Laws 2022, is amended to read:
244.050. (1) On or before April 15 of each year the following
persons shall file with the Oregon Government Ethics
Commission a verified statement of economic interest as
required under this chapter:
(a) The Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney
General, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries,
district attorneys and members of the Legislative Assembly.
(b) Any judicial officer, including justices of the peace and
municipal judges, except any pro tem judicial officer who
does not otherwise serve as a judicial officer.
(c) Any candidate for a public office designated in paragraph
(a) or (b) of this subsection.
(d) The Deputy Attorney General.
(e) The Deputy Secretary of State.
(f) The Legislative Administrator, the Legislative Counsel, the
Legislative Fiscal Officer, the Legislative Policy and Research
Director, the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the
House of Representatives and the Legislative Equity Officer.
(g) The president and vice presidents, or their administrative
equivalents, in each public university listed in ORS 352.002.
(h) The following state officers:
(A) Adjutant General.
(a) Director ofAgriculture.
(C)Manager ofState Accident Insurance Fund Corporation
(o) Water Resources Director.
(s) Director nfthe Department nfEnvironmental Uua|^v
(F) Director ofthe Oregon Department ofAdministrative
Services.
(H)gtate Forester.
(UState Geologist.
(J) Director ofHuman Services.
(K)Director nfthe Department ofConsumer and Business
8omioeo.
(L) Director nfthe Department ofState Lands.
(xx) State Librarian.
(m)Administrator vfthe Oregon Liquor and Cannabis
Commission.
(0)Superintendent nfState Police.
(p)Director ofthe Public Employees Retirement System.
(U) Director ofDepartment ofRevenue.
(n) Director ofTransportation.
(S)Public Utility Commissioner.
(T)Director ofVeterans' Affairs.
(u) Executive director nfOregon Government Ethics
Commission.
(v) Director vfthe Skate Department ofEnergy.
(vv) Director and each assistant director nfthe Oregon State
Lottery.
(x) Director nfthe Department ofCorrections.
(v) Director ofthe Oregon Department of Aviation.
(Z)Executive director nfthe Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission.
(A4) Director nfthe Oregon Business Development
Department.
(eo)Director ofthe Oregon Department nfEmergency
Management.
(CC) Director ofthe Employment Department.
(oo) State Fire Marshal.
(se)Chief nfstaff for the Governor.
(IFF)Director nfthe Housing and Community Services
Department.
(GG)State Court Administrator.
(HH)Director vfthe Department nfLand Conservation and
Development.
(x)Board chairperson ofthe Land Use Board ofAppeals.
(JJ)State Marine Director.
(xK)Executive director nfthe Oregon Racing Commission.
(u) State Parks and Recreation Director.
(mxx)Public defense services executive director.
(mm)Chairperson nfthe Public Employees' Benefit Board.
(0O) Director vfthe Department nfPublic Safety Standards
and Training.
(pp) Executive director vfthe Higher Education Coordinating
Commission.
-'--nhancement Board.
(nn)Director ufthe Oregon Youth Authority.
(8S)Director cfthe Oregon Health Authority.
(Tr) Deputy Superintendent ofPublic Instruction.
(i>The First Partner, the legal counsel, the deputy legal
counsel and all policy advisors within the Governor's office.
(VEvery elected city orcounty official.
(k)Every member ofacity orcounty planning, zoning or
development commission.
(L)The chief executive officer ofecity orcounty who
performs the duties ofmanager orprincipal administrator of
the city orcounty.
(m)Members nflocal government boundary commissions
formed under ORS 199:mto198.ol8.
(n) Every member nfagoverning body nfametropolitan
service district and the auditor and executive officer thereof.
(o) Each member ufthe board ofdirectors ofthe State
Accident Insurance Fund Corporation.
(n) The chief administrative officer and the financial officer
ofeach common and union high school district, education
service district and community college district.
(q) Every member ofthe following meta boards, commissions
and councils:
(A) Governing board ofthe State Department ofGeology and
Mineral muuo,riae.
(a)0nmnn Business Development Commission.
(C)State Board ofEducation.
(o) Environmental Quality Commission.
(e) Fish and Wildlife Commission nfthe State ofOregon.
(F) State Board of Forestry.
(H) Oregon Health Policy Board.
(UOregon Investment Council.
(J) Land Conservation and Development Commission.
(x)Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
(L) Oregon Short Term Fund Board.
(xx) Eu/ue Marine Board.
(m) Mass transit district boards.
(0)Energy Facility Siting Council.
(p)Board ofCommissioners ofthe Port ofPortland.
(Q)Employment Relations Board.
(n) Public Employees Retirement Board.
(S)Oregon Racing Commission.
(T) Oregon Transportation Commission.
(u) Water Resources Commission.
(v)Workers' Compensation Board.
(vv)Oregon Facilities Authority.
(x)Oregon State Lottery Commission.
(v) Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation
Planning Council.
(Z) Columbia River Gorge Commission.
(AA) Oregon Health and Science University Board of
Directors.
(eB)Capitol Planning Commission.
(CC)Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
(oo) Oregon Growth Board.
(sE)Early Learning Council
(IFF) The Oversight and Accountability Council.
(r) The following officers of the State Treasurer:
(A) Deputy State Treasurer.
(B) Chief of staff for the office of the State Treasurer.
(C) Director of the Investment Division.
(s) Every member of the board of commissioners of a port
governed by ORS 777.005 to 777.725 or 777.915 to 777.953.
(t) Every member of the board of directors of an authority
created under ORS 441.525 to 441.595.
(u) Every member of a governing board of a public university
listed in ORS 352.002.
(v) Every member of the district school board of a common
school district or union high school district.
(w) Every member of the board of directors of an authority
created under ORS 465.600 to 465.621.
every appointed public official on a board or commission
listed in subsection (1) of this section shall file with the
Oregon Government Ethics Commission a statement of
economic interest as required under ORS 244.060, 244.070
and 244.090.
(3) By April 15 next after the filing deadline forthe primary
election, each candidate described in subsection (1) of this
section who will appear on a primary election ballot shall
file with the commission a statement of economic interest as
required under ORS 244.060, 244.070 and 244.090.
general election, each candidate described in subsection
(1) of this section who will appear on the statewide general
economic interest under subsections (1) to (3) of this section
shall file with the commission a statement of economic
(5) Subsections (1) to (3) of this section apply only to persons
who are incumbent. elected or a ,ointed oublic officials as of
April 15 and to persons who are candidates on April 15.
(6) If a statement required to be filed under this section
has not been received by the commission within five days
after the date the statement is due, the commission shall
notify the public official or candidate and give the public
official or candidate not less than 15 days to comply with the
rea,uirements of this section. If the !3ublic official or candidate
fails to comply by the date set by the commission, the
commission may impose a civil penalty as provided in ORS
244.350.
SECTION 13. ORS 249.088 is amended to read:
249.088. (1) Except as provided in ORS 249.091, at the
nominating election held on the date of the primary election:
(a) Unless a candidate for nonpartisan office receives a
majority of the votes cast for the office, the two candidates
who receive the highest number of votes are nominated.
votes cast for the office, that candidate is elected.
(2) The application of this section is subject to the provisions
of a home rule charter.
office for which ranked choice voting as conducted in the
manner set forth in section 4 of this 2023 Act is used to
determine election to the office.
SECTION 14. ORS 249.091 is amended to read:
249.091. (1) If a nominating petition or declaration of
candidacy is filed by no more than two candidates for the
office of sheriff, county treasurer or county clerk or by no
more than two candidates to fill a vacancy in a nonpartisan
(a) The candidate or candidates are nominated; and
(b) The name or names of the candidate or candidates may
not be printed on the ballot at the nominating election.
(2) If a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy is filed
by more than two candidates for the office of sheriff, county
treasurer or county clerk or by more than two candidates to
fill a vacancy in a nonpartisan office:
(a) Unless a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for
the office. the two candidates who receive the highest number
of votes are nominated.
(b) If a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for the
office, that candidate alone is nominated.
(3) The application of this section is subject to the provisions
of a home rule charter.
(4) This section does not apply to any election for the office
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in nonpartisan office, for which ranked choice voting as
conducted in the manner set forth in section 4 of this 2023
Act is used to determine election to the office.
258.280. (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this
subsection, the Secretary of State shall order a full recount
of the votes cast for nomination or election to a public office
for which the Secretary of State is the filing officer, and the
county clerk who conducted the election shall order a full
recount of the votes cast for nomination or election to any
other public office if the canvass of votes of the election
reveals that:
have an equal and the highest number of votes; or
[(b)] (B) The difference in the number of votes cast for a
candidate apparently nominated or elected to the office and
the votes cast for the closest apparently defeated opponent
is not more than one -fifth of one percent of the total votes for
both candidates.
(b) The Secretary of State by rule shall establish when a
full recount of the votes cast for nomination or election to
a public office is required for an election in which ranked
4 of this 2023 Act and the secretary is the filing officer. Any
rules adopted under this paragraph shall, to the extent
practicable, comply with the requirements set forth in
paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2)(a) Unless otherwise provided by a home rule charter, at
an election described in ORS 249.088, the Secretary of State
shall order a full recount of the votes cast for nomination or
election to a nonpartisan office for which the Secretary of
the election shall order a full recount of the votes cast for
nomination or election to any other nonpartisan office, if the
canvass of votes of the election reveals that the number of
total votes cast for the office.
(b) This subsection does not apply to the office of sheriff,
the office of county clerk, the office of county treasurer or a
candidate to fill a vacancy, as described in ORS 249.091.
(3) The cost of a full recount conducted under this section
shall be
by the state for any other office.
SECTION 16. (1) The Secretary of State, in consultation with
to determine whether existing laws are inconsistent with
the effective and efficient implementation of ranked choice
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(2) The Secretary of State and county clerks shall jointly
and may include recommendations for legislation, to the
interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to
elections:
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subsection (1) of this section; and
b) Detailing, to the degree practicable, each expenditure,
and the associated cost of each expenditure, that the
secretary and county clerks have determined is necessary
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the operative date specified in section 18 of this 2023 Act,
including but not limited to expenditures related to:
(A) Staff training;
(B) Purchasing or updating new equipment;
(C) Voter education;
(D) Purchasing or updating new software; and
(E) Hiring additional staff.
(a) The first report required under subsection (2) of this
section no later than March 15, 2025.
(b) The final report required under subsection (2) of this
section no later than September 15, 2026.
SECTION 17. Section 16 of this 2023 Act is repealed on
January 2, 2027.
SECTION 18. (1) Sections 2 to 5 and 7 of this 2023 Act and
the ampndm 244.050246.200, 249.088, 249.091,
254.065, 254.145, 254.485 and 258.280 by sections 8 to 15 of
this 2023 Act become operative on January 1, 2028.
(2) The Secretary of State and county clerks may take any
action before the operative date specified in subsection (1)
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254.065, 254.145, 254.485 and 258.280 by sections 8 to 15 of
this 2023 Act.
SECTION 19. Sections 2 to 5 and 7 of this 2023 Act and the
amendments to ORS 244.050,246.200,249.088,249.091,
254.065, 254.145, 254.485 and 258.280 by sections 8 to 15 of
this 2023 Act apply to elections and nominations occurring
on or after January 1, 2028.
for their approval or rejection at the next regular general
election held throughout this state.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
Explanatory Statement
Ballot Measure 117 changes Oregon law to give voters the
option to rank candidates in order of preference using "rankc_-,�,'
choice voting" for specified federal and statewide offices.
Under current law, voters select only one candidate for most
offices, and the candidate with the most votes wins, even
if the candidate does not receive a majority of all the votes
cast. With ranked choice voting, voters may rank candidates
for office in order of preference. Voters may choose to rank
multiple candidates or only one candidate for each office, as
well as write-in candidate(s). Votes are counted in rounds. In
the first round, if a candidate receives a majority of highest -
ranked votes, the candidate wins. If no candidate receives a
majority of highest -ranked votes in the first round, votes are
automatically counted in additional rounds. The candidate
receiving the fewest votes in each round is defeated and the
defeated candidate's votes are assigned to the voter's next
highest -ranked candidate. This process continues until a
candidate receives a majority of votes.
elections will be conducted. The program must be made
languages in this state.
Ballot Measure 117 applies to the nomination by major
political parties for candidates for President, United States
Senator, Representative in Congress, Governor, Secretary of
State, State Treasurer and Attorney General. The measure
applies to the election of President and Vice -President,
United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Governor,
Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General and the
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. The
measure eliminates the primary for the Commissioner of the
Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Ballot Measure 117 allows local governments to adopt ranked
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Ballot Measure 117 requires the Secretary of State and county
clerks to analyze state election laws to determine whether
voting, and to provide publicly available reports discussing
that analysis and the anticipated expenditures necessary to
implement the measure.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Senator Tim Knopp*
President of the Senate
Senator Kate Lieber
President of the Senate
Senator James Manning Jr.
President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman
Speaker of the House
Representative Paul Holvey
Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan*
Speaker of the House
*Member dissents (does not concur
with explanatory
statement)
explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to Chapter 366,
Oregon Laws (2023).)
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and statewide offices in order of preference, using ranked
choice voting. The measure does not mandate that local
governments switch to ranked choice voting as they can
already adopt it on their own. Measure 117 only applies to
certain federal and statewide offices.
voting across the United States- in luding Oregon's own
Benton County - Measure 117 is a proven method to give
voters more voice and choice in their elections.
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• Gives voters the option to vote how they want - by rank-
ing multiple candidates or just one.
• Lets voters rank their favorite candidate first, without fear
of wasting their vote.
• Ensures candidates receive support from a majority
of Oregonians who cast a ballot to win, so our leaders
better reflect their voters.
Measure 117 was referred to the ballot with support from a
broad coalition of community organizations, labor unions,
civic organizations, and many others. Dozens of democracy
experts, election officials, and political scientists from
Oregon and around the country contributed expertise to
the development of this referral. As a result, Measure 117
provides resources for robust voter education to help ensure
successful use by all Oregon voters.
Measure 117 is Oregon's next step toward giving voters a
greater ability to make their voices heard - and more reason
to participate in our elections. Now, we are asking you to join
and federal offices.
We urge a yes vote on Measure 117.
Legislative Argument Vote Report:
Senator Taylor - Aye
Representative Bowman - Aye
Representative Wallan - Nay
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Senator Kathleen Taylor President of the Senate
Representative Ben Bowman Speaker of the House
Representative Kim Wallan Speaker of the House
the legislative argument in support of the ballot measure
pursuant to ORS 251.245.)
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Supporting Measure 117
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and in Ore on that have very woliticallv diverse backgrounds.
veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock
competition, make our politics less polarizing, and our
government more effective.
62% of Oregon veterans identify as "independent" or "unaf-
filiated" voters, and many of them feel that they don't have
a genuine voice in our elections. We see these failures of our
current system as issues directly linked to the problems with
how we do elections.
Measure 117 will create a pathway for better candidates t
have a real chance of getting elected- including representi
the va.
oters who don't always fully agree with the two majo
parties.
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of Oregonians in order to win, and not just a fraction of vote
like they do now.
Oregonians and elect leaders who truly have our commum
ties' best interests at heart.
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(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni, Yes on 117, on
behalf of veterans supporting 117.)
We often hear, "young people are not motivated to participate
in our elections," but the truth is we are disillusioned with
our options, forced to choose between candidates who are
the lesser of two evils. We feel that our votes make little
difference in creating the world we want to see.
We often feel pressured to use our votes against a candidate
rather than voting for the person who truly holds our values
at the forefront.
When constantly faced with needing to choose between the
"lesser of two evils" or throwing our votes away, we hear
from young voters all the time who are choosing not to vote
because voting feels like a lose -lose situation. However, this
is not uni•ue to how Woung..Feow I,
,le feel about votin - it's how
voters of all ages and backgrounds are feeling these days.
how we want.
By allowing voters to rank candidates, we can be sure
our votes will count - even if our first choices don't win.
This allows us to vote for who we want and we'll see new
candidates that we like run for office.
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in dozens of places in the US (including some cities and
counties in Oregon) and those people overwhelmingly prefer
using it to the way we vote now.
only happen when we have the power to elect leaders who
understand the issues affecting our communities.
By voting YES on Measure 117, we can move closer to a world
that tru reFiresents and su
on for this place we call home.
Sincerely,
Oregon's Youth Focused Organizations:
Next Up Action Fund
Sunrise Movement PDX
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(This information furnished by Isabela m Villarreal, Next Up
Action Fund.)
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• League of Women Voters of Oregon
• Veterans for All Voters
• Common Cause Oregon
• City Club of Portland
• Oregon Center for Voting and Elections
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are inundated with negative campaign ads from politicians
who focus on attacking each other rather than on the big
issues. Special interest groups divert attention away from
the problems that everyday people are facing. We are all
exhausted by our limited choices.
Measure 117 is the change we need. With ranked choice
voting, voters will have the liberty of ranking their top
rankjust one candidate, as we do now, if only one candidate
hands of voters - where it belongs. Instead of feeling like we
best chance of winning, we can use our vote to support the
candidates we actually connect with.
With ranked choice voting, candidates will need to secure
broad support to win an election, notjust a narrow base.
That's because under Measure 117, no candidate can win
without at least 50% support, unlike our current system. It
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longer get by with just having the most powerful backers to
win -they will need to appeal directly to the majority of voters.
Research shows voters who have used ranked choice voting
say in who is elected. On average, three out of four voters
prefer it to the current system.
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(This information furnished by Michael Alforii, Co -Founder of
the nonpartisan Oregon Center for Voting and Elections.)
Argument in Favor
TRUSTED SOURCES SUPPORT RANKED CHOICE VOTING
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support ranked choice voting. Here's what some of them are
saying:
Vote for who you want, how you want
"Future elections will undoubtedly produce many more
spoiled outcomes under the current voting method....
for choosing their top candidate." -Shannon Grimes,
Researcher with the Sightline Institute's Democracy
Program (616124)
Voter satisfaction
"Nearly everywhere it's in use, voters and candidates say
they're happier with it." - New York Times, Editorial Board
(619118)
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"Moreover [journalists from Alaska, Maine and San
Francisco] said, voters get used to [ranked choice voting]...
voters feel less disenfranchised. That's because in tradi-
tional voting, my candidate either wins or loses, period.
With this methQA __,"Q,%0.rii"Qaet the
-Dana Haynes, Editor in Chief at the Portland Tribune
(818124)
Better representation
"...ranked -choice voting encourages more candidates to
run, especially women and people of color, and that it
discourages negative campaigning, since candidates are
no longer competing for a person's only vote." -Emma G.
Fitzsimm{ns, City Hall Bureau Chief at The New York Times
(6116123)
Maiority suRl2ort
"Ranked -choice balloting would ensure the winner has
broad support." - Washington Post, Editorial Board (5126123)
Our next steI2 toward better democracy
"The one thing I would do to fix American democracy is
to have as many states as possible move to ranked -choice
voting."
-Francis Fukuyama, a senior fellow at Stanford University
and Mosbacher director of its Center on Democracy,
Development, and the Rule of Law (Politico Magazine, 2019)
For more information on who supports Measure 117 in
Oregon, visit www.yesonll7.com/endorsers/
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Oregon
Ranked Choice Voting Advocates.)
Yes on Measure 117
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In 2022, the City of Corvallis became the first city in Oregon to
adopt ranked choice voting to elect our mayor and city councilors
Ranked choice voting already runs smoothly right here in
Oregon!
Since Benton County voters approved it in 2016, ranked
choice voting has been used in the 2020 Benton County
In Corvallis, ranked choice voting has allowed voters to
choose their preferred candidate, without worry of wasting
their vote or worry that they will hurt the chances of their
other favorites. With Measure 117, voters can rank their
favorite candidate as their first choice and have backup
choices. If a voter's first choice doesn't have enough votes
to win- their ballot will automatically count for the candidate
they ranked as a second choice.
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in the future.
Ranked choice voting is simple, secure, and effective!
In the 2022 mayoral election in Corvallis, 95% of voters
decided to rank a second candidate. Oregon voters
understand how to use it and like the ability of ranking more
than one candidate, because it gives them more voice.
Under Oregon's current method of voting, a candidate can
win office with less than a majority of the votes. We believe
of a majority of voters to hold any office of trust within their
community. This means that those who wish to govern must
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mandate from their community.
Visit Benton County's Website bentonbetterballot.com to
practice using a ranked choice ballot.
Charles Maughan, Corvallis Mayor
and
Gabe Shepherd, Corvallis City Councilor
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Argument in Favor
Here's how voting YES on Measure 117 will help give you
better choices!
Ever have this happen to you when you are filling out your
ballot? There's a candidate you like, but they are a long shot to
win. So, you're left with a choice:
Vote for that candidate you like best, who you know will
almost certainly lose, and feel like you're throwing your vote
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OR
Vote for the "least bad' option, who you think has a real
chance to win, and feel like you're voting against your values.
Choosing between the lesser of two evils isn't really a choice.
But our political system makes it hard for your voice to be
truly heard.
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is wasted. Here's how:
• Measure 117 would allow us to rank candidates in order
of preference: 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, and so
on.
• This means you can rank your favorite candidate first,
while also having the •
option to rank BACK-UP CHOICES.
With back-up choices, your voice still has a chance to be
heard, even if your top pick doesn't win.
you the option to vote for just one candidate, just like
we do now.
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partisan good government groups have endorsed Measure
117.
See the full list of supporters at yeson117.com/endorsers
Yes on 117!
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes On 117:
More Voice, Better Choices.)
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Dear Fellow Oregonians,
It is refreshing to find ourselves on common ground as we
write this letter, especially given our political differences.
xur families and for our communities.
vote the same wav on this vear.
Here's why:
117 Puts People Over Politics
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Measure 117 gives us all more of a voice in our elections and
forces politicians to work for everyone — not just a handful.
Vote For Who You Want To
With ranked choice voting, we're no longer forced to choose
between the lesser of two evils. We can vote for a long -shot
candidate — but be sure our voices are still heard when it
comes to who wins. Ever been told not to vote forsomeone
Vote the Way You Want To
With ranked choice voting, we have the option to rank
multiple candidates - or vote for just one, like we do now.
Measure 117 ' means you don't hav�e to co
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choosinci whto vote for and helps elect the person who
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your politics are.
Re _aa_rd_1e_ss_af_wheEayau fall on the oolitical sDectrum we
hope you vote YES on 117.
Sincerely,
Helena G., registered Democrat, Multnomah County
Amy B., registered Republican, Jackson County
Amy & Helena.)
Oregon Labor Unions & Workers Agree:
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 117
We represent over a hundred thousand hardworking
Oretonians across the state who �* row our food. reyair our
roads, teach our kids, care for aging family members, and
much, much more.
veterans services, our elected officials make decisions and
support legislation that impact every single Oregonian -
especially working people.
ally want. That's why we encourage Oregonians to support
Measure 117.
44tre are s*rnt #f the ways iMeasure 117 shifts-p-,*-verdr Vack t#
regular people:
Back-up choices.
Measure 117 allows you to rank the candidate you like best
first. But it also lets you rank other candidates you like
second, third, fourth, and so on. That means that unlike now,
still count.
Better representation.
Measure 117 will encQuraoe new candidates esp-ecialLyAhQse
from different backgrounds, to run for office. In the places
using ranked choice voting, more working people, women
DeoDle of color, first-time candidates, and vounci DeoDle run
for office - and win.
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That way, the person who wins is the candidate that the most
Oregonians agree on.
Oregon AFSCME
PCUN, Oregon's Farmworker Union
Oregon Education Association (OEA)
American Federation of Teachers - Oregon (AFT - OR)
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(This information furnished bv Lamar Wise, Oreaon AFSCME.)
Argument in Favor
MEASURE 117 EMPOWERS VOTERS OF COLOR
with the best chance of winning, rather than the candidate
that shares their values. Voters worry about throwing their
vote away if they vote for their true favorite since they only
get one option.
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Measure 117 will require that the winning candidate earn a
will ensure candidates have a better understanding of the
ranked choice voting in the country, and have seen more
candidates of color run for office and win.
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(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Oregonians
for Ranked Choice Voting.) I
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supported uvemajority nfOregonians.
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we want, not against someone else.
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Over 117 trusted organizations say YES on nnameum 117,
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The League ofWomen Voters nfOregon
American Civil Liberties Union, Oregon
Oregon Education Association (Os4)
pCum.Oregon's FarmwnrkerUnion
Coalition ofCommunities nfColor
vvnmen'nFoundation ofOregon
The Ebony Collective Coalition
Oregon Health Equity Alliance
Tribal Democracy Project
Common Cause Oregon
Veterans for All Voters
Basic Rights Oregon
Sierra Club Oregon
All Oregon Votes
The Street Trust
The American Federation ofTeachers Oregon
Oregon Center for Voting and Elections
SemOregon (Locals 48and oo3)
Next upAction Fund
OneonnxFSCxxe
Oregon Wild
Verde
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(This information furnished byCaroline Phillips, Yes onnz)
(in their own words):
After Measure 117 passes this November, Oregon will
transition to electing our federal and statewide candidates
using ranked choice voting starting in 2028. This is a tried
and tested method that is used throughout the country — with
more places adopting it each year.
Right here in Oregon, voters in Benton County have been
using ranked choice voting to elect local candidates for
years. Here's why they are voting yes on Measure 1177
"Starting in 2020, we got to use ranked choice voting to elect
people in Benton County. It feels more honest to n
politicians in the order I want, instead of just choosing the
least bad one. I'm supporting Measure 117 because it's ius
with ranked choice voting."
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And if I only liked one candidate, I could just rank
Measure 117 because I want everyone to be able to
vote this way'
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"This way of voting is better for Oregon. Before we started
using ranked choice voting, I was constantly voting 'against'
the candidate that I *really* didn't want to win. Now, I'm able
to pick my favorite candidate as my first choice and not worry
about throwing my vote in the trash. Now I feel like my vote
always matters."
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Choice Voting Advocates on behalf of Charles, Alex, and
Bobbi.)
Argument in Favor
Tribal Democracy Project Supports Ranked Choice Votinj
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voter disenfranchisement within Oregon's Tribal Communities
by advocating for electoral reforms that help correct the root
causes of this disenfranchisement. Native voters rightfully
distrust systems that have been built to suppress or deny
access. We support proven reforms that build trust in
democracy, elect winners that have the support of a majority
of voters and give Tribal Communities a voice. For these
reasons we support ranked choice voting.
Measure 117 will help build trust in our democratic
institutions.
AN oil W11
• Ranked choice voting is a simple, easy, and proven
reform.
Ranked choice voting has already been successfully used by
millions of voters in the United States with a high degree of
satisfaction. It is an intuitive and simple reform.
• With ranked choice voting, we can vote our values
without having to worry about being strategic.
splitting or choosing the lesser of two evils. We can express
our values and have confidence that the winner has the
support of voters.
Tribal Communities in Oregon have been chronically
disenfranchised by a system they didn't choose. We're]
Vote Yes on Measure 117
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Tribal Democracy Project.)
Argument in Favor
WE ALL AGREE: It's time to give Power back to voters.
That's why over 117 organizations representing working
veterans. rural communities women farmers —people
of color, business owners, young people, and more say YES
to Measure 117.
Join trusted organizations in voting YES on Measure 117, just
of few of them include:
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY -BASED
& ELECTIONS EXPERTS NONPROFITS
League of Women Voters Coalition of Communities of
of Oregon Color
Oregon Center for Voting Oregon Latino Health Coalition
and Elections
Political science experts Urban League of Portland
across Oregon*
ffor the full list of Next Up Action Fund
experts: v�l 17 �com
SMALL BUSINESSES LABOR UNIONS
InterWorks LLC SEIU Oregon (Locals 49 and 503)
All Vista Travel PCUN, Oregon's Farmworker
Union
La Familia Cider Co. American Federation of
Teachers - Oregon
RURAL & FARMING
CIVIL RIGHTS &
ORGANIZATIONS
DEMOCRACY GROUPS
Rural Organizing Project
ACLU of Oregon
Tribal Democracy Project
Common Cause Oregon
Maplewood Grange #662
Basic Rights Oregon
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH, CHILD CARE, &
GROUPS
HOUSING ADVOCATES
Sierra Club Oregon
Cascade AIDS Project
Oregon Wild
Family Forward Oregon
Community Alliance of Tenant
For the full list of Measure 117 supporters, visit: ygagri117com
Let's put power back in the hands of voters —where it
belongs.
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes on liz)
Argument in Favor
Coalition of Communities of Color
Native American Youth and Family Action Fund
Centro Cultural de Washington County
Latino Community Association
Tribal Democracy Project
Urban League of Portland
Latino Network
The Ebony Collective Coalition
Oregon Latino Health Coalition
East County Rising
APANO Action Fund
IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE
American, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, and
others — have been disenfranchised from our elections. It's
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of color, to vote for the candidate that shares their values,
while also being able to select back-up choices. It is com-
pletely up to each voter whether they would like to rank just
one candidate, or rank multiple. Ultimately, ranked choice
voting will encourage voters to cast their vote for the candi-
d a t ej �ht �Ilt t �b•s e n t el d �bt r a t h �er t h a n �iu s t t �hhe
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more reflective of all voters. Dozens of cities, counties and
states already use ranked choice voting. And New York City
elected the most diverse council in its history using ranked
choice voting in 2022, featuring a majority of women and
people of color.
With Measure 117, unlike the way our elections work now,
candidates will have to earn a majority of the vote to get
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the issues that everyday people are facing.
MEASURE 117 UPLIFTS OREGONIANS OF COLOR.
(This information furnished by Jenny Lee, Building Power for
Communities of Color.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 117 is a benefit to ALL Oregon voters
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in communities throughout our state. For over 100 years, we
in the League have volunteered to empower voters, protect
the ballot and defend democracy.
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support or oppose candidates or parties. Yet, we may
that Measure 1'
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Choice Voting advantages. Advantages such as more voter
choice, majority winners, eliminating the spoiler effect
within our current election method, and encouraging more
civility with less mud -slinging.
understanding of Measure 117, and the improvements it
offers. We stand ready to participate in public education
and teaching voters about the power of a back-up vote with
Ranked Choice Voting.
Lincoln County
Marion & Polk Counties
Portland
Rogue'Talley
Join us in Voting YES on Measure 117.
Supports YES on 117
for More Choice & Better Voice
(on the ballot and beyond)
As politics becomes more partisan and our nation becomes
more divided, it is becoming clear that each state has the
responsibility to safeguard its democracy and uphold the
ricihts of its communities. -
As reproductive health and bodily autonomy are attacked
across the country, we know that access to democracy at the
ballot box is a toWrioritW. We continue to see extreme woliti-
cal actors put forward agendas that pander to a narrow base
- threatening abortion access and putting our communities
at risk by attempting to cut funding for crucial services that
the maiority of Oregonians believe are important: maternal
health, reproductive health, and health education in public
schools.
system with a simple solution: ranked choice voting.
Measure 117 enacts ranked choice voting for Oregon's federal
and statewide offices, allowing Oregon voters to rank candi-
dates in the order thmL.Prefer. Voters would have the abilit,,,, to
This simple, effective upgrade gives voters more voice - and
requires politicians to compete harder to address the things
Oregonians care about.
With Measure 117, voters no lonqiao use their vote to
vote against someone. They can now vote for the candidate
who actually shares their values. Additionally, it ensures the
of voters.
We all want to be able to cast our vote with the reassurance
that the candidate who is elected will represent a majority
of Oregonians. Measure 117 will require that the winning
candidate receives a majority of the vote (unlike the current
system). This will lead to candidates who are more account-
able to Oregonians and more focused on addressing the
issues we care about.
Argument in Favor
ILA MEDIDA 117 BRINDA A LOS VOTANTIES mAs voz Y mAs
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orden cle preferencia. Los votantes a6n pueden elegir u
candiclato, o pueden clasificar varios si tienen m6s cle u
candiclato favorito.
el candiclato que tiene los partidarios m6s poderosos, y que
La Medida 117 nos da la libertad cle votar primero por nuestro
candidat.Q favQ_ftQ__sin ;iii,reQc 'Mi 1111 11 ercliciar nuestris
voto. Si nuestra primera opci6 n no gana, nuestro voto es
aplicado hacia el candiclato cle nuestra segunda opci6n, y asi I
se nos da m6s poder.
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have more than one favorite.
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is not necessarilv the candidate that we actually liKe. Ivleasure-
117 gives us the freedom to vote for our favorite candidate
first, without worrying about wasting our vote. If our first
chvice d*8sn4-yJn,*ur Y*tkt is apAli64. t# thd-s-.ndid2t�- #f *ur
second choice, thus giving us more power.
SUPPORTERS OF MEASURE 117/PARTIDARIOS DIE ILA
IIEDID4,117:
• Latino Network
• Pineros y Campesinos Uniclos del Noroeste (PCUN)
• OLHC, por sus siglas en ingl6s (Oregon Latino Health
Coalition)
• Asociaci6n de la Comuniclad Latina (Latino Community
Association)
• Centro Cultural del Conclado de Washington (Centro
Cultural de Washington County)
• VOZ Proyecto de Educaci6n Sobre los Derechos de los
Trabajaclores (Voz Workers' Rights Education Project)
• Verde
Latino Health Coalition.)
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DEMOCRACY
Building Power for Communities of Color is an organization
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justice in Oregon. We believe an equitable democracy is the
foundation for a strong and inclusive community. Ranked
choice voting is an improvement to our elections that will
ensure all of our voices are heard - which is why we support
Measure 117.
white, or brown —have the right to vote for leaders who rep-
resent our communities. Allowing voters to rank candidates
in order of preference is a key step to advance representa-
tion. A YES on 117 would give voters the opportunity to rank
candidates in statewide and federal races, starting in 2028.
All our voices count
Oregon has long been a leader of increasing access to t
ballot. As voters of color face disenfranchisement acro
the country, we can come together to build a more inclusi
democracy here in Oregon with Measure 11
New voices in government
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voting have seen new voices run for office and have elected
"Mth "raKed choice voting, candidates hav to win more than
50% of the vote, which means that they have to talk about
and be accountable to the issues that actually matter to real
voters, not special interests.
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have more meaningful choices, they have more reason to
vote. And if there's only one candidate who you can support,
you can still just vote for one candidate.
Building Power for Communities of Color urges you to vote
YES on Measure 117 for elections where all of us have a
meaningful say in our democracy.
(This information furnished by Jenny Lee, Building Power for
Communities of Color.)
Argument in Favor
Sometimes your favorite ice cream flavor is sold out at the
grocery store. And sometimes, the candidate you vote for
doesn't win the election.
But here's the difference: You can decide to still buy your
second- or third -favorite flavor at the store. You don't have to
go home empty-handed - unlike in our elections.
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in our elections than iust ending up with prune -flavored ice
cream.
But right now, voting too often feels like choosing between
the lesser of two evils.
Measure 117 would change that by giving us the option to
rank our top choices on our ballots in order of preference: 1st
choice candidate 2nd choice candi rd choice candidate
etc. Or we can just pick one; the choice is ours.
than one candidate's platform. With Measure 117, you can
show your support for more than just your number one
pick. That way, if your favorite doesn't win, your vote still
counts toward your back-up choice. I
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to prepare and educate voters.
Better Choices. Back -Up Choices. Finally: Real Choices.
Vote YES on 117.
(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni, Yes on 117.)
Argument in Favor
Experts in Political Science Back Measure 117
At a time in which our democracy is under attack, equippinE
ourselves with the facts and data is crucial. As experts in
political science from across Oregon, we are committed
to fair, transparent, and accountable elections. We know
elections are the foundation of the democratic process, whii I
is why we have spent years studying election reforms. We
base our academic opinions on a careful look at the data.
We support Measure 117 to implement ranked choice votini
because it is a simple improvement that does not favor any
specific politic . rtv- It -im.•v improves Our elections for
voters - and ensures candidates need a majority to win, unli
now.
• Ranked choice voting is a proven reform. It is used glol:
ally, statewide in Maine and Alaska, and in over 50 loca
ties across the country. It is already used in Oregon —in
Benton County and Corvallis —and has been decisively
approved by voters in Multnomah County.
• In places already using it, survey after survey shows
those voters overwhelmingly prefer using ranked choil
voting. And voters find it easy — people all ages, ethnici
ties, and backgrounds understand howto use it.
• Places that have switched to ranked choice voting have
seen candidates that better represent their districts ar
the voters in them, and campaigns that focus more on
issues and less on negative personal attacks.
Ultimately. Measure 117 is good r)olicy - for democracv and
for voters.
Mark Stephan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Washington StatE
University -Vancouver
Jack Miller, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Portland
State University
Anne Santiago, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of
Portland
Ian McDonald,
All views are solely the views of those participating and are
not meant to reflect the perspectives of their universities.
I For further reading: See fairvote.orcilour-reformslranked-
choice-votinglendorsersl for a list of the many Nobel Prize
laureates and dozens of political science experts supporting
ranked choice voting across the country. ]
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes on 117: It's
a Smart Upgrade.)
Argument in Favor
A Messaqe from The Vocal Seniority -and Portland Grw
OREGON SENIORS ORGANIZATIONS URGE A YES VOTE ON
MEASURE 117
As organizations, we represent a generation of Oregonians
who helped build and defend our nation, our state, our
communities, and our democracy. We also remember a
time when, despite our differences, coming together forthe
common good was the rule, not the exception that it has
become today.
us in November with a single vote between two alternatives
that most voters are unhappy with.
By giving us the option to rank multiple candidates according
to how much they match our values and priorities, Measure
117 will give us better options for making our voices heard.
Ule �iave carefOlIv revieuteW this yieaSHre_vt4, heregre so -tie
reasons we're urging a Yes vote:
• Majority Representation: Under our current system,
a candidate can win with as little as less than 30% of
the vote. Measure 117 fixes that by guaranteeing that
our elected leaders are supported by a majority of
Oregonians - as their first, second, or third choice.
• It's Simple: Look at all the candidates, and simply rank
them according to how much you like them. If you don't
like a candidate, don't rank them. If you only like one, you
can vote for only that person, just like you do now.
• It Works: Ranked Choice Voting is being used success-
fully by millions of voters in over 50 places around the
nation, including right here in Oregon.
Over our lifetimes, we've invested a lot in Oregon and our
democracy. We want to pass it on with at least as bright a
future as was passed to us.
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(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes on 11Z)
Argument in Favor
117 ORGANIZATIONS SAY YES ON MEASURE 117
<> FOR MORE VOICE AND MORE CHOICE<>
Organizations that advocate for better government
and who represent hundreds of thousands of
Oregonians are supporting
Measure 117.
View the full list at www.yesonll7.com.
League of Women of Voters of
Veterans for All Voters
Oregon
Oregon Education Association
Sierra Club Oregon
(OEA)
PCUN, Oregon's Farmworker
Next Up Action Fund
Union
SEIU Oregon (Locals 49 and 503)
ACLU of Oregon
American Federation of Teachers
Oregon AFSCME
- Oregon
United Food and Commercial
Basic Rights Oregon
Workers (UFCW) Local 555
Planned Parenthood Advocates of
Urban League of
Oregon
Portland
Coalition of Communities of Color
Rural Organizing Project
American Association of
Oregon Wild
University Professors - Oregon
Oregon Physicians for Social
Tribal Democracy
Responsibility
Project
Women's Foundation of Oregon
APANO Action Fund
The Ebony Collective Coalition
The Vocal Seniority
Springfield Eugene Tenant
Family Forward Oregon
Association
Southern Oregon Food Solutions
350PDX
Latino Community Association
All Oregon Votes
Central Beaverton Business
Indivisible Sisters
Association
Greater Hells Canyon Council
The Street Trust
Our election system has become dominated by special OPAL Environmental Justice East County Rising
interest spending, driving a system that rewards candidates
that appeal to narrow parts of the electorate. This often leaves
Centro Cultural de Washington Vote Run Lead Action
County
Southern Oregon Housing for All
Oregonizers
Native American Youth and
Prism Health
Family Action Fund
Hacienda Community
Verde
Development Corporation
Southern Oregon Climate Action
Allyship in Action
Now(SOCAN)
Community Alliance of Tenants
Cascade AIDS Project
Oregon Latino Health Coalition
Latino Network
Oregon Health Equity Alliance
Oregon State Voice
::::LVisit www.vesonll7.com to seethe full list.
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes on 117.)
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America, even in Oregon.
With the current election system, too often candidates are
rancor, and rigid ideologies. This short-circuits productive
discussion and promotes "us versus them" attitudes. The
goal becomes winning at all costs - not compromising •:
the good of the people.
With Ranked •.. Voting (RCV), campaigns tend to be
more civil, since it benefits candidates to seek support
beyond their base. A candidate must not only win a voter's
first choice, but also appeal to those who would rank them
2nd or 3rd. With RCV. candidates must court 11 voters. Th
must broaden their positions, speak about policy, and curb
highly partisan rhetoric.
There's more. Advantacies of Ranked ChoI..:: clearly
benefit all voters.
• Majority rule is a fundamental principle of a democrati
• Measure 117 ensures that winning candidate
capture broad, majority support.
• Tested •. proven, RCV respects one person, one vote
It simply uses • ballot choice as the active vote at a
• time.
• The League believes in 'sincere' voting without needin
• be 'strategic.' Voters can express true preferences,
knowing further choices never hurt their favorite can-
didate. They need not strategize as to how their ballot
could protect or hurt their favorite choices.
• With RCV, voters have more voice and more expressiv
choices, with fewer unused votes in final round.
• RCV can buffer the influence of special interests by
giving voters equal voice in governance (through the
ballot box versus checkbook.)
• RCV Ensures a more meaningful ballot despite the
leanings • where you live. An urban Republican or a
Democrat farming in rural Oregon - both a.:•
• Measure 117 allows us to vote for WHO we want, HO
we want.
a YES vote on Measure 117.
Argument in Favor
We're Republican, Democrat, and independent voters
Measure 117 Benefits Us All.
We might be on different ends of the political spectrum, but
The status quo is NOT serving everyday Oregonians.
It's time ♦ pass Measure 117 to give ♦ more voice and
better choices.
"I vote, •: I don't always feel heard. Being in the minority
here in Oregon, I'm forced to either throw away my vote on
someone who won't win, or support someone I don't like a
whole lot. That doesn't feel like much of a choice. I'm support -
like best, without worrying about wasting our vote."
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a crowded field of candidates can win even if they earn just
30% of the vote. That means a majority of Oregonians didn't
want to see that candidate get elected, which is a problem.
Measure 117 allows voters to rank can dida tesr-w-bicb-m c uires
a candidate to earn the support of a • of Oregonians
with varying interests and concerns."
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And they seem to be run by special interests that wield too
much influence over who wins elections. As an independent
in our elections.
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Please join us in bringing some common sense and common
ground to our politics.
Vote YES on Measure 117.
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Oregon Voters
for Measure 117.)
Argument in Favor
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Oiere's • it works:
Measure 117 gives voters the option to rank • •
their ballot in order • • their first choice, •
choice, third choice, and so on. Voters may still choose to
support • • candidate, as they do •
If a candidate gets over 50% of the vote (a majority), they
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who received the fewest votes loses. Those ballots are then
instantly ♦u for • • next -highest ranked
candidate.
This o,rocess • until a single candidate recei•
50% of the vote. This ensures that voters don't have to worry
• • their vote awav • a lesser -known candidate —
giving them more •
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office. Ranked choice voting • be available for primary
and general • for President, U.S. Senate, Congress,
and statewide offices.
Millions • people • this way - and research shows those
voters greatly prefer it.
Measure 117 • requires a voter education •r
to ensure voters understand it, and support other local
governments if they choose to use ranked choice voting for
local • It would • r• into effect until 2028.
Benton County voters already vote this way here in Oregon,
vou can visit their wibsite, ww.bentonbetterballot.com.to
it works.
(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni, Executive
Director ORRCV.)
Argument in Favor
--- > SMALL BUSINESSES <---
- SAY YES ON MEASURE 117 -
Small businesses play a vital role in Oregon's economy and
in our communities in every corner of the state. As small
business owners in your community, we ask vou to support
Measure 117 and ranked choice votine. H r 's wh, e�! it matters
to all Oregonians:
1 . Stronger Local Economy: Ranked choice voting leads
to elected officials who better understand and support
small businesses. When we thrive, we create more local
jobs and contribute more to our community.
2. Your Voice Matters More: Measure 117 allows you to
rank candidates, giving you more say in who represents
us. It means politicians will have to listen to a broader
range of voices, including small business concerns.
3. Focus on Real Issues: Ranked choice voting encourages
candidates to run on ideas, not attacks. This helps you
make informed decisions on policies that affect your
daily life and our local economy.
4. Community Cooperation: Measure 117 will promote
coal ition-building, helping create policies that benefit
the entire community, not just special interests.
Jose Gonzalez, Co -Owner, La Familia Cider (Salem, OR)
Rhonda Reister, Central Beaverton Business Association
(Beaverton, OR)
Clark Luse, Owner, Latest Undercar Service Equipment
(Prineville, OR)
Diana Klochkova, Owner, Zaya LLC (Hood River, OR)
Louis Bums, Owner, Laurie's Books, (Oregon City, OR)
Debbie Kitchin, Owner, InterWorks LLC (Willamette Valley, OR)
Stephanie Kotaniemi, Founder, SK Photography (Portland, OR)
Jen Jackson, Owner, All Vista Travel (Dallas, OR)
Amber & Toni Brennan, Owners, Plush Tattoo (Portland, OR)
Kevin Davey, Co -Owner, Heater Allen Brewing (McMinnville,
OR)
Ingrid Edstrom, CEO, Priestess for Profits LLC (Ashland, OR)
Eli Spevak, Owner, Orange Spot LLC (Portland, OR)
Gary Smith, Owner, TravelPerks (Eugene, OR)
Devin Mense, Owner, Yokai Musubi (Portland, OR)
Brett Cope, Owner, Cascade Create LLC (Hood River, OR)
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THE OREGON CENTER FOR VOTING AND ELECTIONS
RECOMMENDS A
"YES"
Right now, Oregon voters'opinion of our elected officials is at
Rn all-time low. Measure 117 offers a simple and proven way to
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Our mission is to analyze potential improvements to voting
and elections that would make Oregon's government better
represent voters. We support Measure 117 because it is
a proven step towards better governance through better
elections.
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Two problems that voters often face are:
1 . Limited Choices: Fbters only have a choice between
two candidates who often do not reflect the views of a
majority of voters, or
2. -Spoiled- Elections: When more than two candidates
are running, voters are forced into compromising on
who they vote for - because they know their favorite
candidate cannot win.
Measure 117 helps solve these problems with ranked choice
voting. Ranked choice voting is a simple, proven upgrade to
across the United States.
1 . Better choices: Places that have adopted laws like
Measure 117 see better candidates running - and these
better candidates win, because they represent a majority
of voters in their district.
2. Majority Winners: Voters have more choice. By having
the option to rank candidates on the ballot, voters can
support their preferred candidate without worrying
about who is likeliest to win.
While Measure 117 won't solve all of our problems, it gives
voters more power and it will help ensure those who represent
Oregon better represent Oregonians.
Election experts agree: Please join us in voting "Yes" on
Measure 117
Argument in Favor
Oregon's Teachers Support Measure 117
As educators, we want our students to have their voices
We want to give them the hope and reassurance that every
vote counts.
That's why we support Measure 117.
Here are a few of the reasons we're joining dozens of trusted
org like the League of Women Voters of Oreo-Qn
urciinci a 'YES' on Measure 117:
• Voting YES gives us more power to hold elected leaders
accountable. Right now, special interests have too much
sway over our political system, and Measure 117 gives
voters more voice. That means we will hold our leaders
accountable to deliver the things students and families
actually need, like more mental health support in school
and smaller class sizes.
• Voting YES encourage fresh perspectives in politics.
Studies show that in cities, counties, and states where
ranked choice voting is already used, more young people
and first-time candidates run for office - leading to new
voices, rather than the same old politics we are used to.
• Voting YES makes elections represent the will of the
voters. Right now in Oregon, there are times when
someone can win, despite getting less than 50% of the
vote -sometimes less than 30%! Even the youngest math
students understand that's NOT a majority. Measure 117
will help us elect the leaders that the most Oregonians
agree on.
• Voting YES gives us more reasons to participate in
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Please join us in voting YES on 117.
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American Federation of Teachers - Oregon
Oregon Education Association (OEA)
Chloe Hughes, Professor, Western Oregon University
Hollie Oakes -Miller, Faculty, Portland Community College
Federation of Teachers - Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
Oregon AFSCME endorses Measure 117 on behalf of our
33,000 members!
LaW#r wrwanizatisns lik�- iturs are I*nw, standing leaders in the —
fight to improve our elections, expand our democracy, and
give workers more power. Nowhere do we have more power
as Oregonians than on our ballots. That's why we support
Measure 117 — because ranked choice voting will give more
voice to all Oregon voters.
"I like the way ranked choice voting works. We're not always
haw with the oitions on the ballot, es ecia16 the ones who
I really believe in, but I know better than to waste my vote
when there's so much on the line for working people. With
ranked choice voting, not only will I have more options, but
can make myself heard. That matters to me because my vote
is my voice in our democracy.
At Oregon AFSCME, we know how important our votes are.
Whether it's having a say in our organization's leadership or
on the future direction of the entire country, we always make
sure to turn out. Measure 117 will make our votes even more
powerful, and will reduce the influence of money in politics,
since the winning candidate will now have to earn a majority
of the votes from Oregonians - unlike now."
-Lamar Wise, Oregon AFSCME
Give more voice to our members, workers across the state,
Oregon AFSCME
(This information furnished by Lamar Wise, Oregon AFSCMEJ
Argument in Favor
MEASURE 117 GIVES US A REAL SAY IN OUR ELECTIONS
they could. Right now, in crowded races, candidates consis-
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most voters voted for someone else.
In Oregon, **over half ** of the candidates who won in
statewide and federal races in the 2020 and 2022 primaries
won with less than 50% of the vote.
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ests that keep them elected — leaving voters without a say.
50% of the vote. That means we have more say in choosing
the winning candidate.
That's because Measure 117 not only aives us the ability to
choose our favorite candidates, but also any backup candi-
dates we like — without worrying about throwing away our
vo,es.
are more representative of Oregonian;. Since candidates
will now have to earn a majority of support (unlike how they
do now) they will have to do the work to reach out to more
communities beyond just their base. As a voter, you'll get to
hear about how candidates plan to address the big issues in
o•da
ur state, and ultimately, the winning candite will better
understand what Oregonians are facing.
Measure 117 gives us the ability to elect leaders who priori-
tize the issues that matter most to us. Gettinw to rank backuv
choices gives us the power to elect candidates that truly
represent us —not just the candidate with the most power-
ful backers. And candidates will be encouraged to focus on
runnin• ns based on real issues rather than attackin
other candidates.
POWER FOR VOTERS
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR POLITICIANS
(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni, Co -Founder of
Oregon RCV.)
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different, I think we can both agree that our democracy feels
disheartening right now.
Every time I open my phone to scroll the news or chat with a
neighbor about what is happening in politics, I'm reminded
that our country has more work to do to promote a common-
sense and functioning democracy.
That's why I was thrilled when I saw that Oregon has the
chance to switch to ranked choice voting and join Maine and
the dozens of other places in the U.S. already voting this way.
Before using ranked choice voting, I always felt like I only
had a choice between two candidates who didn't necessarily
represent me or what I believed in. Now, I can rank the
candidate I like best first, while also having back-up options
in case my first choice doesn't win.
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one. I get to decide.
It feels great to vote for who I want. No more feeling like I
have to choose between the lesser of two evils. And I finally
win, I'm not wasting my vote anymore.
I really enjoy voting this way, and I think Oregonians will find
it refreshing too. Maine voters passed a similar measure
to Measure 117 a few years ago, and it was 100% the right
choice. That's why I encourage you to vote YES on Measure
117.
igned,
Alex Newell Taylor
Southwest Harbor, Maine Voter
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, on behalf of
Alex Newell Taylor, Maine Voter.)
Argument in Favor I
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Since 1916, the City Club has analyzed and addressed
• issues in an impartial, nonpartisan environment.
After extensive research • interviews, we conclude that
Instant • • Voting represents a clear
improvement to the current system. We recommend voting
"yes" • Measure 117.
By allowing • to • fully express their preferences,
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winning candidate reflects the majority of voters' preferred
choice.
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around the world.
Attributes the City Club ♦ Portland noted are that Instant
Runoff Ranked -Choice Voting
* Reduces the chance of vote splitting • the spoiler
effect, in which voting •: •• similar candidates
divides • between them. By ranking candidates,
the election results will • accurately reflect who
Oregonians want representing them.
* Decreases the possibility ♦ wasting • vote. If a vote
top ♦ is for a less popular candidate, their vote will
still count • their next preferred candidate if theiii
first choice is eliminated.
* Enhances candidate engagement with voters. Candiclat
are encouraged to appeal to a broader audience to gain
second and third -choice votes beyond just primary
supporters.
* Incentivizes a • diverse group of candidates. By
reducing the fear of vote splitting, • can run
with less worry about taking votes from another candi-
date with similar values and becoming a spoiler.
* Results in more positive campaigning and increased
outreach, as candidates strategically seek the second
• third votes. In places that use Ranked -Choice Voting,
research has • it promotes more r• campaig
ing, • primarily on candidates' platforms and
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Vote YES on Measure 117.
To read our full report, visit: pdxcityclub.org
(This information furnished by Christopher Howard, Secretary
of City Club of Portland.)
Argument in Favor
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forestry, ranching and ♦' crucial industries.
Our ♦ are NOT all on the 1-5 corridor. Our
communities worry about the lack of water, broken roads,
empty ♦ and disappearing •• With every
passing year it becomes more clear that it's time for RURAL
• to be PRIORITIZED.
ask Oregonians in all four corners to join us in voting YES for
Measure 117.
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require that the winning candidate receives support from
a majority of Oregonians, not just from one corner of the
state. It also eliminates the problem of two similar candidates
splitting voters with similar values, encouraging positive
campaigns instead of candidates cutting one another down.
New Perspectives and New Candidates
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NOT the same -old same -old politicians. Measure 117 opens
often been shut out of the conversation.
Please join us in voting YES ON MEASURE 117.
Rural Organizing Project
Tribal Democracy Project
Maplewood Grange #662
League of Women Voters - Umpqua Valley
Southern Oregon Housing for All
(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni.)
Environmental Leaders Vote YES on Measure 117
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OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon
Oregon Wild
Rogue Climate
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN)
Sierra Club
Sunrise PDX
Verde
Greater Hells Canyon Council
Making Earth Cool
Robertson Environmental LLC
We need leaders that will be accountable to OUR communi
ties. That is why environmental advocates across the stat
agree: Vote YES on Measure 117!
As Oregonians, we understand the •` effects tha
climate change already has on our • and • th
natural • • our special state. We need leaders
who will prioritize swift and meaningful action to stop th
■ effects of climate change and ■ the biodiversit
crisis emergency we are currently facing.
to us and fighting to protect our state.
Measure 117 gives us back control to elect leaders who pu
solutions first. That's because ranked choice voting allows;
• • about "wasting" • votes • a candiclat
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Argument in Favor
How Your New Voting Options Work if Measure 117 Passes
If voters approve Measure 117, Oregon will elect statewide
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voting." This method is used in many cities, counties and
states around the country (including Benton County and
Corvallis) with millions ofAmericans already electing their
representatives using ranked choice voting.
Here's how it works:
When you're filling out your ballot, you have the option to
preference (first -choice, second choice, third choice, and so
o n.)
If you only like one or two of the candidates, you do not have
to rank any additional candidates. You can simply rank the
ones you like and move on.
After all ballots are recieved by county elections officials,
votes are counted and results reported.
If one candidate receives a majority (more than 50%) of the
first -choice votes, they win and are elected.
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the winner. This ensures that politicians are required to win
with a majority of support (unlike now).
our elections, and national studies show it leads to a more
accountable government and more representative leaders.
(This information furnished by Michael Alforii, Executive
Airector Oregon Center for Voting and Elections.)
Argument in Favor
in our electoral processes.
We support ranked choice voting for the following reasons:
* More meaningful choices
Ranked choice voting will empower voters to rank the
candidates they genuinely agree with. At the same time,
it will encourage more candidates that better reflect our
communities to run for office.
* Voting our values
We're trapped in a system where we're forced to choose
between the lesser of two evils. This discourages a lot
of voters in our communities, reinforcing a feeling of
hopelessness. With ranked choice voting, we don't have to
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as they will be required to win with a majority of the vote,
unlike right now. We will have outcomes we can trust.
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see more women and people of color being elected.
"Ranked choice voting is a proven, time -tested system that
will help deliver many of the results we need for our Tribal
and Native communities. It's time for 0 n to lead the wa
Vote Yes on Measure 117
(This information furnished by Brian C Smith, Co -Director,
Tribal Democracy Project.)
My name is Nathanael, and I am an independent voter in
Oregon. I don't belong to any political party, that's one
reason I'm votinq YES on 117.
When I fill out my ballot, rn�Lbigoest concern isn't what pattv_
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I'm not affiliated with any political party.
• I care about whether they share my values and priorities.
• I care about whether they have experience that will make
them good at the job.
• I care if they have a record in office or in life that tells me
I can have confidence that they will do what they say they
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political party. That's not how we make important decisions
in our lives, and it doesn't make sense for it to be how we
make decisions on Election Day.
That is whvJI support Measure 117 — a smarter way to choose
our leaders.
Measure 117 will allow me to look at all the candidates and
rank them based on who I think will be best at the job. If my
first choice doesn't make it, my vote will still count. Folks I
don't support? They don't get ranked.
Why does that make a difference for an independent voter
like me? It means candidates can appeal to me based on the
quality of their ideas, not just based on my having to choose
what I might see as the least bad of two options.
People all over the country use ranked choice voting, and
stronger voice. That's what I want for Oregon, too.
Please join me in voting YES on Measure 117
Nathanael A. (not registered with a political party)
Portland, Oregon
(This information furnished by Nathanael D Allen.)
Argument in Favor
TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS OREGON RECOMMEND
A "YES" VOTE ON MEASURE 117
Grassroots organizations, small businesses, local civic
groups, and everyday
Oregonians are coming together tnimprove our elections
uysaying YES toMEASURE n7.
YES onMeasure n7gives vs ALL more power nmmake our
voices count. Measure 11rwill improve Oregon's elections uv
giving unthe opportunity tnrankmecandidates onour ballots
using ranked choice voting.
Over 13million voters already use ranked choice voting
across the United States — including many here inOregon
—
onuetudiesohmwthmsevnue/s overwhelmingly prefer it to
how we vote now.
JOIN uSand VOTE YES onMeasure 117 bvNovember sm*.
° League ofWomen Voters ofOregon
° Veterans for All Voters
° United Food and Commercial Workers (uFCvv)Local sno
° Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
° Planned Parenthood Advocates ofOregon
° Ss|uOregon (Locals 4Sand mo3)
° OrogvnApSCxxs
° Sierra Club Oregon
• Oregon Education Association (OsA)
• Central Beaverton Business Association
° vvomon'aFoundation ofOregon
° ACLU ofOregon
= Family Forward Oregon
• American Federation ofTeachers Oregon
° American Association ofUniversity Professors Oregon
° Urban League ofPortland
° Latino Network
° Ap4mOAction Fund
° oaeioniomoUroeon
= Centro Cultural uoWashington County
° Native American Youth and Family Action Fund
• The Ebony Collective Coalition
° Tribal Democracy Project
° Community Alliance nfTenants
° Oregon Futures Lab
= Rural Organizing Project
° Hacienda Community Development Corporation
° Southern Oregon Housing for m|
° pCum.Oregon's FarmwnrkerUnion
° And dozens mvne—.See the full list ut
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secure the right to vote in our country.
Countless activists, mothers, students, community leaders,
and civic organizations led the charge to
allow women's voices to be heard in our elections.
are far from achieving equity in our
electoral system. Women are vastly u nd erre presented in
elected bodies across the country, and that
leads to a lack of urgency on the issues that significantly
affect women in our communities.
elections for everyone in 0 go
Measure 117 would allow voters to rank their preferred
candidates on their ballot, so that voters can
express their preferences more meaningfully. Voters no
longer have to worry about "spoiling" an
election, and can now vote for the candidate the,,,, feel best
represents their issues, rather than the
candidate who has the best chance of winning. This also
means women running don't have to worry
about takin-g�Aea-away from their ' n " since voters can
rank all the candidates they agree with.
In the places that use ranked choice voting, more womAenr
for office and win. A mo
address the issues Oregonia
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York City's first majority-wom
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council. The council was able to prioritize issues rela J
maternal health, reproductive righ
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We don't all advocate for the same candidates (League of
Women Voters of Oregon does not endorse
best when it is truly built for all voters.
League of Women Voters of Oregon
Women's Foundation of Oregon
Vote Run Lead Action
Foundation of Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
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that is who they are accountable to.
stuck between two choices we don't really like. Our curren
system makes elections more and more divisive and makes
our elected officials less and less likely to put aside their
differences to get things done for Oregonians.
Measure 117 chanues this by giving us the option to rank
candidates according to how much they align with our
values and priorities, instead of feeling pressured to vote fo
someone because they are more likely to win. And because
our vote can count for our second or third choice if our
favorite doesn't make it through, our choices will have more
impact on the outcome. Candidates will have to appeal
to a broader group of Oregonians to succeed, not just the
around the country, including a few places right h re in
Measure 117 allows us to have more and better choices,
which will make it more likely that we will have elected
voters— are rallying behind
Argument in Favor
If you are tired of voting for candidates you don't have faith
in, vote YES on 117.
People of faith, or none at all, agree that our democracy
should be fair, encourage participation, and ensure
simplistic choices in our politics, when we should be able to
we support Measure 117: to help Oregon better live up to
its promise of being a place where we work together as a
community.
Our state is home to people from all walks of life — yet our
elections don't always reflect that. Oftentimes, communities
who are most impacted by the decisions our elected leaders
make are the voices that are left out of those decisions. Faith
organizations are at the front lines of providing services
and support to communities often left behind — such as the
unhoused and the hungry, survivors of domestic violence,
grants and refugees, seniors, and many others.
Our mission is to help Oregonians lead healthy, vibrant,
and civically -engaged lives in service to our neighbors. We
believe strengthening our voting system is fundamental to
achieving this. Oregonians have strong values that guide
votes.
With Measure 117, voters will be able to vote their values by
having the option to support candidates they agree with.
Rather than being forced into a choice we do not like, we will
be able to say this candidate is my first choice and if they
don't win, here's the other candidate I would prefer.
Meas�y.re 117 will help create a-ftmtrcrsicy inwhich vi-ters can
vote for those they truly believe in.
In solidarity,
Sister Cora Rose, Lutheran Community Leader
Rev. Ron Werner Jr, Together Lab
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Yes On 117:
More Voice, More Choice.)
YES on Measure 117!
country are already using ranked choice voting. Voters in
to how we vote now.
Here's what voters who already use ranked choice voting
say:
"Ranked choice voting is... an election integrity measure
a ... election is supported by a majority of voters."
- Rob Latham of St. George, LIT (The Salt Lake Tribune,
7/25/23)
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representative elected officials. Ranked choice voting can
ately need improvements."
- Rob Machalek of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (Sun Sailor,
10/25/23)
"The ballots are clear and easy."
- Ron Bilancia of Brewer, Maine (Bangor Daily News, 4/11/2023)
"There was an independent third party candidate who said
out loud that she would not have run if it hadn't been for
ranked choice voting because she knew she would be a
spoiler. But with ranked choice voting- she could run, make a
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ute to the conversation."
- Ann Luther of Maine (On Point, 3/19/24)
"A great idea... If your first candidate isn't chosen, your voi
is still heard." i
this way by voting "Yes" on Measure 117!
(This information furnished by Caroline Phillips, Oregon
Ranked Choice Voting Advocates.)
Argument in Favor
MEASURE 117 STRENGTHENS OUR DEMOCRACY FOR ALL
OREGONIANS
Our mission at Basic Rights Oregon is to help build an
inclusive society that ensures LGBTQ+ Oregonians have
full rights to be our authentic selves, love who we love, and
safely exist in public and private. To achieve that vision, we
must strengthen the fabric of our democracy, including our
21:0
in voting YES on Measure 117.
LGBTQ+ Oregonians have struggled to see themselves
reflected yr embraced in yur institutiv-n-s, frvm the wVrk.-.1Iace
to elected office. We've made progress over the years, but
and violence, which has a chilling effect.
We still have more work to do. Across Oregon, we have seen
a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ candidates winning local office and it
is deeply concerning. LGBTQ+ elected leaders have faced
disproportionate harassment and threats, sometimes even
leading them to step down from office.
Not only does this rhetoric affect LGBTQ+ youth and our com-
munity as a whole, but it also fuels an overall environment
rooted in hatred rather than tolerance.
We believe that the Oregon way is to uphold respect for
our neighbors in this place we all call home. Measure 117
will broaden our democracy by helping more candidates of
diverse community backgrounds run for office. By creating
a place for more people at the table, big decisions will have
more comprehensive solutions. We also believe that having
election outcomes that better represent what Oregon looks
like will promote a culture of inclusivity, open-mindedness,
and belonging.
Salt Lake City is just one example of what can happen if we
pass Measure 117 and ranked choice voting: more women,
people of color, young people, and LGBTQ+ candidates run for
office and win.
We hop you will ioin us in passing Measure 117, a simple
ul2grade to our elections for statewide and federal offices.
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(This information furnished by Gabriel M Gardiner, Basic
Rights Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
GET THE FACTS ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Measure 117 will implement ranked choice voting across
Oregon for state and federal elections. It's supported by
hundreds of community organizations, elections experts,
and local leaders.
• Since 2004, there have been over 500 ranked choice
voting elections in the U.S.
• Over 13 million U.S. voters are already using ranked
choice voting
• In 2016, only ten cities used ranked choice voting. Now in
2024, ranked choice voting is used in in 51 states, cities,
and counties across the U.S.
• Benton County was the first county in Oregon to use
ranked choice voting, approved by voters in 2016
• Ranked choice voting is used in places ranging from Utah
to Minnesota to Virginia
• Maine and Alaska were the first two states to adopt
ranked choice voting for statewide elections
Data on Benefits of Using Ranked Choice VQti-p_q
* 73% of voters prefer ranked choice voting in the places
where it is already used, compared to our current
system
(Average of surveys taken from exit poll results after
voters use ranked choice voting. Surveys at fairvote.
ona, last updated June 2024)
* Studies show that ranked choice voting leads to less
negative campaign rhetoric
"Santa Fe Voters Support Ranked Choice Voting and
have High Confidence in City Elections" Fairvote.org,
exit Survey Analysis from March 6, 2018
* Places using ranked choice voting see more candidates
who look like their communities — for example, men and
women win elections at more equal rates, unlike now
"Memo: Ranked Choice Voting and Women's
Representation' Rel2resentWomen.o released
January 2023
#irector I Oregon Center for Voting and Elections.)
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your wallet by greedy big corporations, and less fighting
between political left and political right, vote YES to adopt
Ue,i?sure 117.
Measure 117 is the first step on the path to a political and
economic renaissance that will reduce the corruption tha�—
now drags down the Oregon economy. The improved
economy will benefit everyone, including Republicans,
Democrats, third -party voters, and non-affiliated voters.
Marking a ranked choice ballot is simple. How election
not as easy for every voter to understand.
The money is coming from people who fear losing their
money -based control of Congress. They want to stop ranked
choice voting from spreading to yet more states, the way
women's suffrage spread from a few states to become the
19-th Amendment.
To help you and other voters better understand ranked choice
voting, I wrote a book titled The Goat Spitting Secret: This
Comedy Unmasks Why Congress Is Dysfunctionally Nutty.
It also explains why fairer elections will yield widespread
economic prosperity. A free edition of this book is at:
Vote Fa ir[dot]o rg/gss
When you mark YES to approve Measure 117 you will be
putting Oregon, and eventually Congress, on the path to
solving the growing problems we now face.
Richard Fobes
Portland, Oregon, formerly Corvallis
Author of The Creative Problem Solver's Toolbox
VotelFair.oro
THE ACLU OF OREGON APPROVES MEASURE 117 TO
SAFEGUARD OUR DEMOCRACY
Oregon has a rich history of being a leader in elections,
democracy, and civil liberties.
Examples of our state's proactive leadership in election
reform include:
Establishing direct democracy via ballot measures, in
which Oregonians have a tool to get on the ballot the
issues that everyday people care about.
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Increasingly, elections across the country are divisive and
chaotic, and extremist politicians are pushing for unfair,
inhumane, and, frankly, strange government actions
that endanger our basic freedoms and rights. Voting Yes
on Measure 117 will give power back to the people and
bring more fairness and cooperation to our elections and
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real solutions, not special interests and false promises.
Voting Yes on Measure 117 gives everyday Oregonians the
power to vote for candidates who represent their values and
communities without wasting of
state can better fulfill the promise of a democracy that is of,
by, and for the people.
(This information furnished by Sandy S Chung, ACLU of
Oregon, Inc..)
Measure 117 will strengthen our democracy to protect
Oregon's environment!
Since 1892, the Sierra Club has worked to explore, enjoy,
and protect the planet. Oregonians can already feel the
devastating impacts of climate change, so we need to
challenges. Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank
candidates in our preferred order. Measure 117 means we
can vote for the candidates we trust to uphold our values of
climate action and environmental justice.
Right now, voters feel pressured to pick the candidate who
has the most realistic chance of winning, even if other
candidates have better environmental policy stances.
Suppose there is a third -party candidate who prioritizes
climate action and environmental justice, but as the election
approaches, they just do not seem likely to win.
In the current systern-m-oters would be faced with a tough call:
• Either, vote for the candidate they want most, even
though that candidate will likely lose and their vote will
have been for nothing.
OR:
• Vote for one of the candidates that is in the lead, even
though they are not as committed to addressing impor-
tant issues, just so that their vote counts.
Our current system is a zero sum came. But it doesn't have to
be that way.
With ranked choice voting, you can vote for the candidate
who puts YOUR values FIRST, because you're no longer
I i m i t tinn. This means being able to cast �Lnur
vote for the candidate invested in protecting clean water,
air, wildlife, natural habitat, public lands, and climate action.
Because the thing is, even if your favorite candidate doesn't
earn enough votes to win, your ballot will STILL COUN for
the candidate you select as your next choice.
As one of the largest grassroots movements for protect-
ing our environment for more than 130 years, we urge
Oregonians to say YES to Measure 117.
-Sierra Club Oregon Chapter
Oregon Sierra Club PAC.)
Argument in Favor
*regon has long been a pioneer in election reform. Our state
registration to ensure as many Oregonians as possible could
participate in the democratic process.
Now. it is time to cive oeoDle better reasons to vote.
The increasing power of lobbyists and special interests in
our state can be disheartening, but Oregon can continue
our proud tradition of strengthening our elections by
passing Measure 117. It will improve our elections and make
our elected leaders more accountable to real, everyday
Oregonians. Here's why you should vote YES:
1. Vote for who you like: Right now, elections can feel like
choosing between the "lesser of two evils," forcing us
to pick between the same types of candidates every year
for fear of "wasting our vote" on a candidate that isn't
likely to win. Ranked choice voting will allow you to vote
your conscience without the need for compromising
your beliefs or worrying if your favorite candidate will
win. This freedom will force our leaders to work to win
the support of all voters.
2. True majority support: Ranked choice voting ensures
winning candidates have majority support, unlike now
where we see candidates sometimes win with just 20 or
30%. This means politicians must appeal to a broader
base of constituents instead of pandering to political
extremes to get into office.
3. Weakens special interest control: Ranked choice voting
makes it harder for candidates backed by narrow special
interests to succeed because it requires broad support
to win. It lifts up the voices of everyday Oregonians
and encourages voters to care more. More of us paying
attention means it's harder for special interests to
manipulate our elections.
Measure 117 is our next step toward improving our
democracy and making our elections work for all Oregonians.
Support Measure 117 this November to make our government
accountable and representative!
(This information furnished by Michael Alfoni, Measure 117
gives us better reasons to vote.)
Measure 117 will help give Oregon voters the power to vote
for better candidates who will make addressing the housing
crisis in Oregon a priority.
A simple change with a positive impact on politics and
policy.
We encourage you to vote yes on Measure 117 because a
effective government - one that delivers the services our
communities need. Right now, candidates that win big races
(statewide races and federal races that is) almost always have
special interest backing - on both sides. When we empower
voters to vote for who they want without the fear of throwing
away their vote, we take power away from those special
interests. That means that our elected officials can spend
more time fulfilling their promises and less time pleasing
the corporate interests that wrote them a check. It's time to
increase accountability in politics.
What does Measure 117 have to do with housing advocacy?
More accountability and better representation.
To address the severe housing crisis in our state, voters need
better options every time they go to fill out their ballot. And,
we need candidates who will make an effort to hear directly
from the people impacted most by this issue, among other
critical issues.
We can only make real progress on issues like affordable
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to the people who elected them. Measure 117 will give us
the power to vote for candidates who are committed to
working across the aisle to get things done for Oregon. It's
not rocket science - when the candidates we elect reflect our
communities, they can better advocate for the issues that our
communities are experiencing.
SIGNED,
Community Alliance of Tenants
Southern Oregon Housing for All
Family Forward Oregon
Urban League of Portland
Springfield Eugene Tenant Association
Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Portland: Neighbors Welcome
6 reasons to vote NO on Measure 117.
Voter turnout decreased by an average of 3% to 5% in cities
where Ranked Choice Voting was used, according to San
Francisco State University research.
#2. With Ranked Choice Voting, every ballot DOES NOT
count.
One of the greatest problems with RCV is "ballot
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Ballot exhaustion leaves voters and voices uncounted —
ballots are literally thrown in the trash because the RCV voting
process renders their votes meaningless.
#3. Ranked Choice Voting is confusing and inaccurate.
Maine's rank voting scheme was so confusing that it took
a 19-page instruction manual. A data entry error went
undetected in a California Ranked Choice election, and the
wrong winner was certified.
#4. State lawmakers exempted themselves.
Oregon Legislators who are making you vote on Measure
117 won't face a Ranked Choice election themselves. Why
don't they want the rules to apply to them? As written,
Ranked Choice Voting would only apply to federal elections
(President, Congress) and statewide offices (Governor,
Attorney General, etc.).
#5. Ranked Choice Voting costs you more.
It costs more time and money to process multi -layered
ballots. New York spent $15 million on a "voting education
campaign," to deal with confusion brought on by Ranked
Choice Voting.
#6. Rank Choice Voting delays election results.
Alaska does not even begin counting Ranked Choice ballots
until 15 days after Election Day.
Special election equipment is required to scan ballots and
tabulate votes in ranked elec ' me counties w'
retrain staff and print longer ballots that use more paper.
com.
The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you fro
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years.
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.) I
Confusing & Convoluted
Oregon's mail -in elections already lack credibility. Some
counties receive more ballots than they have voters. Poll
watchers aren't given anything significant to watch. And the
many questions of ballot custody during weeks of collection
and storage go unanswered.
So, to this mixed up system, Measure 117 would add Ranked
Those doina the count keep crunching the numbers until tLa�i
come up with a winner, leaving the rest of us confused and
very possibly disappointed.
It tilts the odds to favor the party in power and opens new
paths for cheaters, to the detriment of everyone else. States
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Suddenly the election process is complicated, voters have
trouble figuring it out, and millions of dollars need to be spent
on "education".
Why not just keep ranked choice out of our fair state?
-Gary A Hughes -
(This information furnished by Gary A Hughes.)
Argument in Opposition
VOTE NO ON M117
In states that have already implemented RCV, the voters have
not been happy with it. 6 states have already repealed it.
Alaska, after the lowest voter turnout, and a 328% increase in
cost, is in the process of repealing. LET'S NOT REPEAT THEIR
MISTAKE!
a 19 page instru�tion ma,nual. The ballot is not counted if no
done accurately. Voting should not be this complicated.
Let's keep the simple standard of ONE PERSON, ONE VOT
VOTE NO ON M117
RCV disenfranchises voters. Voters must rank ALL
candidates. This means that even if there are candidates th
you must give them a ranking■. Then, after several rounds o
tabulating, in the RCV process, your lower ranking candiclat
often ends up being the winner.
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s ftware. N bodv is tellinci us how much it Will cost� but it will
to count. With RCV, the ballots have to be counted multiole
times. Let's not add any more time to our election process.
RCV for statewide elections will be counted at the state level,
not at the countv level as it is done currently. Abs•lutennvitpr
corrupts absolutely. Do we need to know more? We need to
maintain local control.
https://www.stol2rcv.com
http://alaskapolicyforum.orcl/wp-content/uRloads/2020-10-
APF-Ranked-Choice-Voting-Rel2ort.pdf
Easy to understand video:
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This is a non -partisan issue, and I am a concerned citizen.
Not paid.
Karen Schmidlin in Banks, OR.
JOIN ME IN VOTING NO ON M117
(This information furnished by Karen G Schmidlin, Banks,
Oregon private concerned citizen of Washington County.)
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case."Trent England, Executive Director of Save Our States
as quoted by Ray Carter in EXPERTS WARN AGAINST
RANKED -CHOICE VOTING in OCPAthink.org
• Voters from every political party should oppose RCV
as an imprudent election "reform." It confuses voters,
unnecessarily complicates the election process and
results in marginal candidates winning elections.
• Voters deserve elections that are simple to understand
and easy to tabulate correctly.
• One Person, One Vote is fair and transparent. Due to
multiple rounds of complex counting with RCV, mistakes
are difficult to track.
• RCV increases the chance of voters making mistakes. If
their ballot has two candidates accidently given the same
rank or a rank is skipped, their ballot would be discounted
in subsequent rounds, a recognized problem within ballot
exhaustion.
• With RCV the final winner is often not the choice of a
majority of voters who participated. Instead, it could be
the second or third choice of only the voters whose bal-
lots remained in the tabulation until the last count.
• Ranking multiple candidates can be too complicated for
new voters, elderly and the disabled. Confusion leads to
lower voter participation.
• A WARNING to ALL Voters
This ballot measure will change our system from two
elections, primary and general, to a single election for
one statewide office.Then the legislature could change all
statewide elections to this method without another vote.
This keeps each political party from combining their efforts
all v
Ten states have banned RCV. Many local races have tried
RCV and failed. Let's learn from their mistakes.
(This information furnished by Tammi Carpenter, Clackamas
County Republican Party.)
MEASUREARGUMENT
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establishing ranked choice voting in Oregon an d r ge s a N
vote. This confusing scheme of voting will disenfranchise
v#ters, c,2use seri*us 4.02ys in #.�UiniAg eIecti*,,,,As resid�L- 2
is rife with opportunity for mistakes. I
Voting should be SIMPLE, voters cast a ballot for their
preferred candidate, plain and SIMPLE. There are no second
places, or third places. The candidate with the most votes
wins, period. Where elections require over 50% of the
votes for a candidate to win, there is a runoff
disenfranchised voters tend to not vote.
Voting Should NOT be Confusing and Should be Accurate
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voters and the various COUnting schem— mm�tlicate(
mistakes can easily be made. This measure would result in
some elections to be ranked and others to not be ON THE
SAME BALLOT. This is inherently confusing and may cause
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voters tend to not vote at all. There is nothing democratic
about
Voting Results Should be Clear and Tallied Quickly and
Accurately
Ranked choice voting would result in ballots being counted
multiple times. Common sense dictates that ranked choice
voting by its very nature produces unclear results that may
not be ultimately known for some time.
People want their vote counted, plain and simple. Lets keep it
that way.
Please VOTE NO on Measure 117 establishing ranked choice
voting.
(This information furnished by Douglas Walker, Columbia
County Republicans.)
I am opposed to Ranked Choice Voting because I think it
gives the organizations that should not be influencing our
have, as our State and Federal Constitutions both describe. If
we continue to allow these organizations influence over our
elections, then we will be powerless and that much closer
ikou,rilmcalitate and federal electonsbA igliiit. Ou
be able to be free citizens as our Creator intended.
Join me in voting NO on Ranked Choice Voting.
(This information furnished by Konrad P Isaak.)
Verifiable Election Results
Voting method of tallying ballots is so convoluted. The voters
want to make their choices and not be forced into ranking or
voting for ALL candidates, including the people they do NOT
want to vote for.
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figures on:
• The costs of training and hiring additional staff
• Voter education,
• New voting equipment
• New software
• Other unforeseen expenses
Shouldn't we know how many tens or hundreds of millions of
dollars Rank Choice Voting is going to cost Oregon before we
implement it?
3. There is no tranSDarencv in the Rank Choice Votina Drocess
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votes. Rank Choice Voting is not a transparent, open election
procedure ensuring election integrity.
4. France, with about 4 million ballots, can hand count their
votes in one day, and produce verifiable results by that
evening, Oregon can as well!
• Hand counting will eliminate multiple handling of ballots-
• Hand Counting can and will produce auditable results.
If there's a voting challenge, the election can be investi-
gated and certified.
• With hand counting there will be local control, not some
remote unverifiable machine that can be hacked and
produce highly suspect election results at the state level.
• Elections must remain local and transparent.
Protect your voice and your vote. Vote NO on this Rank Choice
Vote scam
(This information furnished by John F Woods.)
Vote NO on Measure 117
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is not right for Oregon. RCV
Vote No on Measure 117
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how voting in America works."
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consequence of consolidating power over our elections
and place it into the hands of a very small group; further
you: protect every Oregonian and our right to fair and simple
elections by voting NO."
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consolidates power and disenfranchises voters. It's so bad
that legislators forced this on other candidate races, but not
their own. It's not the simple fix they're selling."
House Republican Leaders
Senate Republican Leaders
Oregon Republican Party
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Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is the best RIGGED Election
Method. It forces you to vote for candidates you DO NOT
want, then gives their votes to defeat your first choice. The
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to figure out the complex counting method, buy MORE new
hardware machines and throw away existing expensive
counting machines.
ALL ELECTIONS wil I be taken away from local control.
Tallying of votes is taken away from local County Clerks and,
all electi*n A#wdr will 'We c8ntralizd4. -.nd giyen entirely t* *nt
person, the SOS, to tally and consolidate. This centralizing of
power is like most communist systems.
The SOS gets to write the rules, but you cannot see the
rules. You have to vote RCV in to see how the rules are made
up. They will not tell you how it works, just kind of how it is
supposed to maybe work.
than candidate's name may appear on the ballot." Political
Parties will become non-existent like a true communist
system. You will Ranked Choice Vote separately for
President and Vice President, as "offices of President and
Vice President of the United States shall be arranged in
&o u r, ,th no i&fiAtas to politicall party affiliation. Only r
Argument in Opposition
erodes our current political party system.
Candidates will in effect become non -partisan; "no
information about the candidate, including title or
designation, other than candidate's name may appear or
the ballot."
2. RCV lays the foundation for ballots to NOT be counted.
RCV requires every candidate to be ranked. If a voter
fails to rank a candidate the entire ballot is discarded.
3. Recognizing the serious problems of RCV, six states
have RCV. RCV erodes our democratic method of voting.
Only Alaska and Maine currently use RCV. Alaska is in
the process of repealing RCV.
RCV will be centrally controlled by the Secretary of
State, not local county elections offices. The use of
machine -based algorithms for vote counting raises
concerns about auditability and therefore election
integrity.
5. RCV does not simplify elections. With multiple
candidates having to be ranked, RCV causes more
difficulty and confusion for the voter. RCV requires
additional counting and redistributing of votes.
Potentially, this can significantly delay election results,
cause voter frustration leading to apathy and mistrust.
6. RCV takes away the current Constitutional established
election system of one -vote for one person. In fact,
under RCV the winner can be someone who was not the
first choice of a majority of voters. RCV requires that the
last place candidate votes would be moved to the next
ranked choice candidate, potentially moving a lower
place candidate higher than voters ranked them.
7. RCV is very costly and requires all voters to be educated -
Implementing this system can cost Oregon millions
of dollars. Alaska spent over 11 million dollars to
implement RCV.
(This information furnished by Suni B Danforth, Umatilla
County Republicans.)
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choice voting (or 'instant runoff voting') —but it is really
a scheme to disconnect elections from issues and allow
candidates with marginal support from voters to win
elections. In the end. it is all about political 'power. not about
what is best for the American people and for preserving
our great republic. So-called reformers want to change
pro,cess rvits sit they c?n m2ni-.#,ul2te electi*n rutc*Mes4#
obtain power" (Summary, "Ranked Choice Voting Is a Bad
Choice," https://www.heritacie.orci/election-integrity/report/
ran ked-choice-voting-bad-choice).
And that's what Oregon's H13 2004 Ranked Choice Voting
(RCV) bill is all about.
Clever leaders of a voting block can manipulate elec-
tions to get their candidates elected, even if they are
not popular. Ask the people in Burlington, Vermont.
"There, conservatives ranked their favorite candidate
first and it got them their least favorite candidate as
the winner. Had these conservative voters instead
tactically placed their favorite candidate as second,
then they would have gotten a much better outcome.
Burlington voters have since chosen to repeal
RCV" (https://electionscience.org/uncategorized
runoff-election-the-limits-of-ranked-choice-votinci/).
RCV is extremely confusing to most voters and, thus,
will further erode voter confidence and participation.
RCV centralizes elections, giving more power to the
Secret2ry _wf $t?te t*-&#Atr#1 the electi*#wer
to the people at the local level to observe and oversee
elections.
RCV will increase the cost of our elections as funds will
be needed for "staff training, purchasing or updating new
equiPment- voter ed r asm or updating new
software, and hiring additional staff" (HB 2004, Section,
16 (b), (A), (B), (C), (D), (E).
Elections don't have to be complex, confusing, or costly.
Why would Oregonians want to vote for something that other
jurisdictions who've tried it are now rejecting?
PLEASE JOIN ME IN VOTING NO for Ranked Choice Voting.
Victoria Kingsbury, (projected) Nominee for State
Representative
Beaverton area (HD 27)
Victoria4thePeople@gmaii.com
(This information furnished by Victoria Kingsbury.)
Rank choice voting is a giant vote -trashing Mchi-71
your favorite candidate or fail to list enough rankings, your
vote will be thrown out in second -round vote calculations.
City Mayor primary election 140,000 votes were tossed out,
reDresentinci 15% of the total votes cast. That means nearly 1
in 6 voters' ballots were thrown out.
Rank voting is a giant mess that punishes voters. It
disenfranchises, disqualifies, and marginalizes everyday
people by the thousands. And it costs more than a simple
regular election.
NO on Measure 117
NO to disqualifying thousands of voters!
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The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
RUM
• Force you to select candidates you don't support. If yo
select only one candidate, your ballot will be discarded
("exhausted") unless your candidate wins on the first
round of counting.
• Require multiple rounds of counting until someone
finally "wins" by being "pushed across the finish line"
with an absolute majority. Usually, the initial winner
loses and a loser "wins".
• Destroy the "one person, one vote" principle by counti
multiple votes from some individuals and only one fro
others - votes will not carry the same weight and vot
will not have egual reRresentation or voice.
• Further erode election transparency and make it impos
sible to audit as it is implemented by computers and
software which are proprietary.
• Overly complicate voting and disenfranchise the elderl
minority communities, and many others. Other jurisclic
tions that tried RCV experienced a drop in voter turnou
and subsequently repealed RCV e.g. Pierce County, W
Aspen, CO. Ten states have banned it altogether.
• Cost millions of dollars to implement, as yet undeter-
mined. We have to pass it to find out how much it will
cost. In Alaska, RCV increases the cost of each election
by an average of
• Surrender our elections to the Secretary of State who
will have the ability to determine the number of can-
didates/write-in candidates who can run and to tally
votes.
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we want to encourage voter participation, we need to keep -
voting simple. Ranked choice voting is overly complicated
and confus . I believe it deprives voters of genuinely
informed choice."
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Argument in Opposition
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1. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) ends the "One person, one
vote" election. It can be confusing when voters must rank
multiple candidates instead of just choosing the one they
want. If the� don't fill out their ballot correctli� their ballot car
because of the process used to tally votes.
Voters rank all the candidates listed for an office according
to their preference: 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, 4th
choice.
The candidate who originally received the most votes is
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Each round of tallying gives votes of defeated candidates
to the next -highest candidate. Example: In ROUND 2 -1st
choice and 2nd choice continue on with 3rd choice being
4 candidate votes all to the #2 candidate. The next to
last candidate has collected the votes of all the defeated
candidates, without having permission of the voters.
2. RCV eliminates parties and primary elections. All
ca".4.atds ard listeiO. accitr4inS t* the officd-thdy are rynnin-e-
for. The ballot only lists the candidates' names, with no other
information included.
better policies? NO.
3. Since parties are not involved in elections, candidates must
raise money from other sources. Only wealthy candidates
can seek office, or candidates will seek big businesses, union
support, or other sources of funding. Donors will have undue
influence on winners, eliminating the concerns of grassroots
constituents.
Vote NO on RCV!
(This information furnished by Elaine M Woods.)
What are our Oregon legislators thinking? When it comes
to • so many Oregonians are either .• or
•, system is rigged.
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and irregularities, our state leaders have decided to force us
at the eleventh • to adopt the even more • the
even more wensive. the even more untested, the even m re
Ranked Choice Voting, wherein a complex algorithm - yet
to be decided - is going to manipulate your vote in such a
way that the person who gets the most • will never be
declared the winner.
♦` the scene allow him or her to ♦.
If there is a slate • five candidates, you must rank them 1
to 5. If you want to only vote for one of the candidates and,
consequently, not rank the other four, your ballot will be
• out.
If you happen to have ranked the candidates 1 to 5 and your #1
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vote will ♦` • to • candidate and, If necessary,
reassigned again.
`♦ • Voting will • more expensive and the
final tallies are sure ♦ cause controversy as they have in
Alaska and ♦ How the • will work is unclear
and there will be • back-up verification and no election
transparency. Each individual vote is too precious to be lost
by this RCV experiment.
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identification, paper ballots, hands -on -counting and election
results within 24 hours.
(This information furnished by Lynn K Harris.)
Argument in Opposition
;urre-fereance, %!nlike Tur current m6t:%xe: wN6re viters seleO
their single choice. The final winner is then decided •,
computer software, potentially Al, which raises concerns
• transparency and trust. Additionally, votes can
be discarded if the entire list of candidates isn't ranked,
diminishing the value • • votes.
candidates aren't winning. This complexity could make it
easier to manipulate election outcomes.
Historically, one -person -one-vote has been a simple and
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per-man rule • to its clarity and fairness. Any deviation
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Moreover, RCV relies on proprietary software and closed -
door counting processes, controlled by the Secretary of
State and opaque machines. This lack of transparency foster
distrust in the voting system. As Joseph Stalin famously
• "It's not who votes that counts, it's who counts the
votes." RCV concentrates • ■ power in a way that
will undermine our democratic process.
In summarii, Ranked Choice Votine-c-omplicates the electoral
process, threatens the equality of our votes, and lacks
h1t&3ift
of our ■
Bob Niemeyer
(This information furnished by Robert H Niemeyer,
I am writing to • Oregonians as a concerned citizen
in opposition to Measure 117 (RCV). Oregon's eagerness
• trying new ideas and wanting to make sure people
don't fall by the wayside is often a strength. However, our
recent misadventure with Measure 110, the legalization •.
hard drugs, has demonstrated that not all ideas are worth
• In • States where RCV has been tried, it has
only increased the costs of elections and complicated the
voting •
• see RCV as the way to reduce • in !•
No matter what side of a particular issue you're on, it's easy
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and instead want government to • • delivering basic
services through practical solutions. The truth is the only
real way to reduce the political division and governmental
• solutions.
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especially when, we disagree. But we do not need a whole
new way ♦ • that will throw our election system into
chaos attempting to bridge the divides.
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and logistical aspects • such a sweeping change. A lot of
people either won't understand how it works or won't trust
it, regardless of how much information is provided. RCV
will only add more complications to the long list of political
challenges facing Oregon.
Vote No on Measure 117
(This information furnished by Jonathan Wright.)
Rank Choice Voting(RCV) 117 -Vote No
then • are mandated to rankthem in preference- 1st choice,
of the vote, that person is elected.
This ballot measure will be on the ballot in November. It was
initiated bv the legislature and will be on the November ball t.
If passed this will • our new voting procedure.
• uses RCV? Presently Maine and Alaska are the •
states using it. There are cities and • that have
implemented this also.
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who finished higher. This process continues until one font
candidate gets over 50% of the vote.
Does your vote count with RCV - Possibly No! If you don't
rank the choices, your vote can be exahusted. Your vote
may go to a candidate you do not support! The votes are
recalcul2tej�. '.#y this Ar*cess until *ne can4ii.ate g6ts *Ytr 5114.
of the vote.
Does RCV speed up tabulation? - No! It may take weeks to
b,eoml,vte a u/inner.
What is the cost to change to RCV? - Most present voting
machines will not be able to tabulate the new system,
therefore the upfront cost will be expensive.
Does RCV erode the confidence in the voting process? - Yes.
I may allow more options to manipulate or game the voting
process. Florida, Tennessee, Idaho, Montana. and Wyoming
has banned RCV statewide!
Vote No on Initiative 117!
Central Committee of the Morrow County Republican Party
(This information furnished by Clinton R Carlson, Chairman.)
Argument in Opposition
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Why are we being asked to pay for a new voting system
in Oregon? Is the current one broken? How much will it
really cost to implement this new system? I discovered a
mandated report to be made by the Oregon SOS and all the
county clerks to identify how much it will cost. Section 16b
reads as follows, Detailing, to the degree practicable, each
expenditure, and the associated cost of each expenditure,
that the secretary and county clerks have determined is
necessary to make in order to successfully implement this
2023 Act by the operative date specified in section 18 of this
staff training, purchasing or updating new equipment, voter
education, purchasing or updating new software, and hiring
additional staff.
we can look to Alaska for some answers. Alaska passed RCV
in 2020 and implemented it in the 2022 election. In 2020 it cost
years later with RCV it cost 11 million to hold an election. Some
figures state it will be well over 20 million in the 2024 election.
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to the normal way of voting. 10 states have already taken that
step to ban RCV. Cities like Burlington, Vermont, Ann Arbor,
Michigan and Aspen, Colorado to name a few have all tried
RCV but then banned it for use in elections.
millions of dollars, complicate a working voting system, and
certainly discourage people from voting.
VOTE NO ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING
With a heavy heart we recommend voting NO on Measur
117. Voting reform is desperately needed and we supportl
do. Worse, as proposed, RCV has serious deal -breakers that
set the voting rights and electoral reform movements back
decades.
The organization representing Oregon's election officials
urged the legislature to vote NO on the referral and warned:
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RCV does none of these things." - Brian Van Bergen, legisla-
tive testimony on behalf of Oregon Association of County
Clerks, 3/16/23
RCV DEAL -BREAKERS:
1. Disenfranchises voters: Voter error rates under RCV ar
nearl 10 times higher, and voters who rank candidate
equally if they don't have a preference can have their
ballots voided. Low-income, senior, and minority vote
are significantly more likely to accidentally void their
ballots.
2. Undermines election security: RCV's complex tallying
process requires centralizing all ballots statewide, whiii
undermines Oregon's system of local tabulation and
verification. Measure 117 removes key election integrit
protections from Oregon law.
3. Undermines voter equality: RCV ignores relevant hall
data. Some voters will have their next choice counted
if their favorite doesn't win; other voters won't. As see
in real -world elections this can lead to unfair, non-
representative outcomes. I
serious issues that can and should be addressed.
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RCV, modern voting reforms truly empower voters, treat
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#utclated and broken system promote in Measure 117 is a
r.tep in the wrong direction.
Learn more: www.eaual.vote/rcv or
Equal Vote Coalition.)
Argument in Opposition
Dear Oregonians,
Measure 117: Rank Choice Voting (RCV) is a bad idea for
Oregon
All elections will be taken away from local control (county)
and be controlled by the Secretary of State
RCV is overly intricate and strips away a clear choice from
voters
RCV forces you to rank all candidates even if you do not
want to vote for them
Only machines can count the votes using algorithms NO
TRANSPARENCY
Audits & Recounts of elections become impossible
RCV obscures the candidate's party affiliation
Ask yourself this, why change to RCV?
Is it cheaper? NO
This bill does not share how many tax dollars it will cost
you for training, hiring additional, staff, voter education,
new voting equipment, new software and other unexpected
costs
Is it faster? NO
It is a long process to count RCV votes
Does it increase Voter turnout? NO
Too complicated
Oregon and vote "NO" on Rank Choice Voting!
(This information furnished by Jennifer Adishian.)
There are a few obvious reasons that make rank choice voting
a very bad idea. In short:
• It is a confusing system for many voters.
• It requires a computer to decide on the outcome, because
the results are not simple.
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voting.
If you have followed the use of ranked choice voting in
other states, you are aware of the controversy surrounding
it. Certain political parties or candidates advocate for its
use because they feel it will give them an advantage in
the election. We do not need this debate inserted into our
elections.
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Please Vote NO on measure 117.
Art Robinson, PhD
State Senator District 2
(This information furnished by Arthur Robinson.)
jurisdictions. Oregon, don't repeat their mistake.
"Elections should be accessible, simple, affordable,
predictable, secure, auditable, and yield timely and accurate
results. RCV does none of these things."
"The fact that tallying ballots must be [conducted] by a third
party will create more compromise, reduce auditability, and
make things more difficult and less transparent."
- Brian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections and Recording
Manager, during HB2004 testimony representing the Oregon
Association of County Clerks (OLIS, 3/16/2024)
Current Oregon law requires that "ballots shall be tallied
and returned by precinct" and that "A person other than the
county clerk, a member of a counting board or any other
816cti#ns *fficial V.asigarnat64 by thd--&#Ynty clark may n*t tally
ballots under this chapter." (ORS 254.485)
We do this for good reason — Oregonians value local control
of elections. Measure 117 takes that local control away - the
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With Ranked Choice Voting, all RCV ballots must be in the
must occur simultaneously. (RCV Resource Center)
In Alaska and Maine, for example, RCV ballots are physically
trucked or flown to a central location for tabulation. And
whether Oregon physically transfers ballots or does it
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that their votes were correctly tallied? How do we retain a
chain of custody over ballots? How do we prevent a single
;e*int#f failure? These Y_i1zLqY6st4ns are n*.tans%7,F6r8i. viritl-
14eRsure 117.
Vote NO on Measure 117.
(This information furnished by Edwin L Diehl, //Q
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the argument for adopting Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for
Oregon elections:
1. Complexity: RCV requires voters to rank all candidates,
which can be confusing and burdensome. This complexity
may discourage voter participation, contradicting the
democratic principles RCV aims to uphold.
2. Unpredictable Outcomes: In RCV, the candidate leading
in the first round can lose in subsequent rounds as votes are
redistributed. This can result in a winner who was not the
majority's first choice, challenging the principle of majority
rule.
3. Lack of Tabulating Transparency: The redistribution of
votes in RCV can be difficult to follow and understand. This
lack of transparency in the tabulation process can lead to
mistrust in the system and the results it produces.
4. Manipulating the Slate of Candidates: Moneyed interests
can easily and cheaply exploit the Ranked Choice Voting
system by introducing additional candidates, This could lead
to a greater number of invalidated ballots which diminishes
the influence of each voter. Consequaat4%, the election results
may be distorted and may not genuinely reflect the public's
true preference.
5. Cost: Implementing RCV requires significant resources
for voter education, ballot design, and vote -counting
infrastructure. These funds could be allocated to other
pressing societal needs.
6. Voter Disenfranchisement: If voters do not rank all
candidates, their ballots could be exhausted before the
final round, effectively disenfranchising them from the final
decision.
7. Inefficiency: The process of redistributing votes
and recounting can be time-consuming, delaying the
announcement of results and causing uncertainty.
8. Voter Regret: Districts who have tried RCV often regret
the outcomes and find it costly, time consuming and nearly
impossible to rescind.
In conclusion, while RCV promises benefits, these points
highlight significant concerns. It's crucial to consider these
factors in our pursuit of a fair, simple, and truly democratic
voting system.
(This information furnished by Ross Winters.)
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government should be a cause for concern. It is a common
practice to want to change things when someone doesn't
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'throw out the test' because a student failed it, rather than
improve the teaching methods or provide tutoring for the
failed student.
destroys the voter's choice by moving votes that were for a
candidate that failed to achieve enough votes, over to another
candidate without anyone's approval. A parallel example
of this was the desire by the existing ruling Democratic
Party to increase the number of judges in the U.S. Supreme
Court. This had only one objective, and that was to have an
opportunity to pack the court with more liberal judges than
that came before the Supreme Court would most likely favor
the Democratic Party.
The intention of the RCV being proposed is an alternative to
our current procedure of candidate choice. Most voters favor
a candidate by party affiliation and would likely only use
random selection when there are multiple choices under the
RCV method. This would totally undermine the election of
the most qualified candidate by watering down the process.
Under RCV the electoral method is weakened by grave
manipulation to gain an unreasonable and unaacceptable
advantage that serves a specific party rather than fair and
equal opportunity desired by the voting public.
Please vote 'NO' along with informed citizens of Washington
County.
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I am aciainst Ranked Choice Voting!
VOTE NO ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Here is why!
RCV is Taxl2aver funded, is full of flaws and is vulnerable to
el ectio n f ra ud.
RCV is a man-made catastrophe!
Ranked Choice Voting has been banned by ten states and
Alaska is currently working to revoke it.
1 . IRCV is very complicated by requiring the voter to
choose and vote for all candidates in the order of voter
preference. If the voter doesn't vote for all candidates,
their ballot is trashed. This extreme confusion of RCV
reduces voter participation.
2. RCV is too expensive. The estimated cost to implement
RCV will not even be released to taxpayers until the year
after it's approved. Oregon is withholding the estimated
cost for software, hardware, maintenance, staff,
educating voters, etc. The Secretary of State's Office
will incur additional costs. We Oregonians are already
overtaxed far beyond our limit.
3. IRCV is deceptive and gives an illusion of voting choice
but that is far from the truth. RCV is a proven failure
and will violate our current American Freedom for one
citizen -one vote!
4. RCV is a manipulated Election Process. The candidate
with the most votes might actually lose. Even a correctly
filled out ballot can be discarded if a ranked candidate is
eliminated from contention. States and cities that have
had RCV have found it to fail and therefore, working to
revoke RCV.
about the candidate is not provided, including any title
designation, other than candidate's name, appearing on
the ballot. Like a Communist System, Political Parties
will become non-existent.
6. RCV forces the use of voting machines that have
repeatedly proven to be hacked and use programed
algorithms that force a determined outcome.
7. RCV will remove our right to conduct elections in our
local counties and give our rights to the Secretary of
State.
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Washington County
(This information furnished by Janet Bailey.)
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Why Oregonians are voting NO on Ranked Choice Voting
the most votes often lose while those receiving as little as
four percent of the vote win, diminishing voter confidence in
elections.
the ranked candidates are eliminated from contention.
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RCV destroys transparency. RCV elections that require
multiple rounds of tabulation rely on computers to adjust
or discard ballots in each round. There is no way to quickly
confirm the accuracy of the computer processes involved.
Elections should be handled locally. To implement RCV,
counties will no longer be able to tally their own votes. ALL
vQtes will need tQ be tallied by the State rem• n pf
elections from counties and local election workers.
IRCV is expensive. It is hard to estimate the cost of
implementing RCV in Oregon, but all 36 counties in Oregon
would require new equipment and software as would the
Secretary of State. In other states where RCV has been
implemented, the actual cost of implementation was ten to
twenty times higher than initial estimates.
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•tr-2xs�u2rent, 2nO. simple. RCV is m2ssively ctmplic2tei.
and manipulated by centralized computer systems behind
closed doors. It discards some votes while doubling
others and shuffling them around, and it is the opposite of
transM. rent, free, and fair.
Vote NO on Measure 117
(This information furnished by Ian Watts, Oregon People's
Vote.)
Measure 117 makes it HARDER to VOTE. First, it will take
longer to fill out a ballot because every candidate in a race
must be ranked — you cannot just pick your favorite candidate
and move on. Second, because each candidate must be
ranked, from most favorite to least favorite, many more
mistakes can be made. An error in ranking, such as doubling a
2nd choice vote, can void your vote. Third, in order to properly
rank candidates, it means you need to know more about each
candidate, not just your favorite. This means more research
and more time prior to voting.
Measure 117 makes it XkD1F.,ER tx C4�WIT-+m?wgine
10 candidates. (Note: the Republican Gubernatorial Primary
in 2022 had around 20 candidates). Unless a candidate wins
a majority of 1st place votes, the new voting system requires
dropping the least favorite candidate from the race and
reassigning their votes to the remaining candidates. Then the
votes must be recounted. This process is inherently complex
and therefore must be done by computers.
Measure 117 makes it HARDER to VERIFY. Since hand
counting is nearly impossible with races of more than a few
same computer ballots were counted with the first time. This
races are counted correctly.
HARDER to VOTE
HARDER to COUNT
HARDER to VERIFY
NO on Measure 117 --
(This information furnished by Eric W Reschke, Werner For
Oregon.)
Remember when you were young, and you played a game
with your friends? Everyone knew the rules and with
repetition there were no disputes, and the game was fun,
timely, and all the plays were transparent. Then one player
chose to make changes to the rules and make them more
complicated, promising that it would be easy to learn and
adapt to and it would make the game more exciting. Tried
for a little while, the game lost its old simplicity and there
were soon disputes about how to interpret the new rules
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Measure 117 Why? What is the supposed need that it fills?
What is wrong with the current system that needs to be
fixed? What special interest benefits from these changes?
Are there other ways to fix the perceived problem?
Education? What additional burden does it put on the vote
filling out the ballot? Will the outcome of elections be
timelier? Does this help alleviate big party polarization?
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with several dead ends (to -be -determined only if passed).
Untested method. No field tests of any length.
No cost estimate from treasurer.
Likely increased cost to voters causing fixed -income
taxpayers more grieffl!
Vote No on Measure 117$$$$
What exactly is the reason we need to move away from the
one -man -one -vote system that has served Americans for
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to manipulate election outcomes.
Ranked Choice Voting is not new. Over the decades
researchers and statisticians have come up with dozens of
intricate ways of tallying the vote count. And the current
proponents have worked hard to develop ways to market
Ranked Choice Voting to the electorate.
that make adJustments to and they are aILc_n_mpAe_)c
and difficult for the voter to understand and to use. Without
significant training, voters may find themselves unable to
determine how to complete their ballots and the results may
often lead to their ballots being rejected.
There will be increased cost for development and
implementation of a new system. The Ranked Choice Voting
system will require additional hardware, software and staff.
until the system in installed.
Finally, where Ranked Choice Voting has been tried problems
have been revealed. In fact, two states, Alaska and Missouri
are so dissatisfied with ranked choice voting that they are now
trying to revoke it.
Let's keep Oregon ahead of the curve and vote NO on Ranked
Choice Voting
(This information furnished by James R Harris.)
Argument in Opposition
Ranked Choice Voting should not be allowed because:
1. It is confusing for the voting public.
2. It is arguably unconstitutional.
3. It will cost millions of dollars to change the current
voting system. The public will not know the cost until
after it is put in place.
4. This can be easily manipulated to change the results of
an election. It could be a creative way to cheat.
5. It will take a number of days to know the results of an
election.
6. This will not help the election process be more
transparent.
I encourage all voters to vote NO on Ranked Choice Voting!
(This information furnished by Dee Burkey)
Argument in Opposition
Why Oregonians Should Vote No On Rank Choice Voting
RCV is Too Expensive
Estimated costs for Counties for the 1st year:
• Software $1,125,654
• Hardware $830.577
• Maintenance $334.156
Also, additional administrative costs for each election are
estimated to be between $71,000--S1.5 million.
Does Not include any additional costs that the Oregon
Secretary of State's office will incur.
Clerk's Association
new election system. Other states have education costs 3280
higher than their estimates, in the millions of dollars.
This bill is a "Concept Bill." No cost limits --"Buy it before yo
try it." You have to pass the bill to know exactly how much i
will cost each taxpayer --TRUST US!
The only group of elected officials Not being elected via R
are those who initiated the bill —The Democratic Oregon
Legislature --House and Senate Representatives. They willCb
elected in the tried-and-true fashion --One Choice, One Vo
f o r Th ee. B ut
• Bad for your wallet —Too expensive
• Bad for your mind —Too confusing
• Bad for your county —Loss of local election control
• Bad for your State —Too much centralized government
control
• No Transparency
• No Accountability
• No Auditability
• No Election Day, No Election Month, Longer Election
Season
Submitted by Anna Munson, Former Candidate for Marion
County Clerk
(This information furnished by Pat A Munson, Anna For Clerk.)
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RCV is unnecessarily confusing for most voters - so much
so that it requires a computer to determine the outcome.
RCV creates a false majority, whereby many voters are
disenfmchised and creates a misleading representation of thf.-
level of the support a candidate receives. Party politics may
encourage a crowded ticket on the opposing side in hopes
of splittng the ticket, which boosts the scheming party's
percentage. The time to certify elections will be increased.
RCV is more costly, requiring education and changes of
the redistribution of votes.
their prior system.
At a time when the country is very polarized, political
campaigns are getting nasty and citizens are short on trust,
we do not need to introduce a new and confusing way of
voting, further undermining trust.
Decisions should be made based on the candid 'ho etso ate w g the most votes, not on a computer trying to calculate voter
preferences for second and third choice candidates in close
elections. I
'lease Vote NO on Measure 117.
(This information furnished by Donna L Nicely.
order of preference.
Measure 117 is an 1 1-page convoluted, befuddling, word-
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and demonstrates the unnecessary complexity of an RVC
system. For example:
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except as otherwise expressly provided by law, when an
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election to an office is determined by ranked choice voting,
and more than one person is to be elected to a single office,
the people elected to the office shall be determined by a
proportional methodology adopted by rule by the Secretary
of State. Any rules adopted under this subsection shall
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to be elected to office being transferred to lower -ranked
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simple to participate in, and
easy to understand by everyone.
Vote NO!
(This information furnished by Jill S Brandt.)
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RCV is nothing but a devious plot to keep perpetual power
in the hands of the current ruling party in Oregon. For all we
hear in the monilith edia ab •savinj WD crac,
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The reason we are a Representative Republic and not a
pure democracy, is that a pure democracymob rule of
the majority over the minority. This is exactly what the RCV
legislation intends, a perpetual rule of the majority party
over the minority parties not in power. This seems great if
you belong to the party in power and not so great for the
minorities who are not. But in re tiregltforin�on
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RCV is an obvious attempt to eliminate the choice of
candidates by party and a way to disenfranchise a vote
for ANYONE'S particular candidate. It is also obvious that
those who scream the loudest about the "subversion of
Democracy" are the ones actually perpetrating it. RCV is a
perfect example of subverting Democracy.
As Oregon citizens, we need to concentrate on reforms that
ACTUALLY engender confidence that our system is fair and
secure, not on things like RCV that demoralize, confuse and
generate frustration in our voting process. I
Ranked choice voting, touted as a solution to electoral
problems. is nothing short of a dangerous experiment
in democratic decisio n- making. This convoluted system
purports to enhance voter choice and fairness, but in reality, it
introduces a slew of complexities that undermine the integrity
of elections and the clarity of democratic outcomes.
Firstly, ranked choice voting confuses voters. Instead of
a straightforward vote for one candidate, voters are asked
to rank candidates by preference. This unnecessarily
complicates the voting process, potentially disenfranchising
voters who are unfamiliar with the system or find it confusing.
Moreover, ranked choice voting does not guarantee a
majority winner. In many cases, the winner can be someone
who was not the first choice of the majority of voters, but
rather the compromise candidate who accumulates enough
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and gaming the system. Voters may be incentivized to rank
candidates not based on genuine preference but on tactical
considerations to ensure a certain outcome, leading to
manipulation and unpreclictaty in election results.
Furthermore, the implementation of ranked choice voting
is costly and prone to errors. It requires new and often
expensive voting equipment, extensive voter education
campaigns, and can lead to longer wait times for election
results due to the complexity of tabulation.
In conclusion, ranked choice voting does not deliver on its
promises of enhancing democracy; instead, it complicates
the voting process, undermines majority rule, and opens the
door to manipulation and errors. It is a misguided attempt at
reform that threatens to erode trust in our electoral system
rather than strengthen it.
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2. RCV will be a HUGE COST to taxpayers. The expense
of this radical voting process will not even be known until
almost a year after it is approved. The state isn't giving us
any figures on what the costs of training, hiring additional
staff, voter education, new voting equipment, new software,
or other incidental expenses will be. Oregonians are already
millions of dollars this voting style is going to cost us?
3. There is no transparency in the RCV voting process
because it uses machines and algorithms to tally the votes. It
will be difficult, or impossible to audit, causing our elections
to take more time, not less.
been a voter, elections have gone from one day, to voting
month, and now, with this failed voting system, it will be
voting season. RCV will extend our elections process to be
even longer than they are currently.
5. RCV will remove local control from the county elections
and centralize elections at the state level. Elections must
remain local.
to protect our democracy by voting NO on this subversive
voting system.
Argument in Opposition
Ranked Choice Voting is NOT a good fit for Oregonians
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software will come with a hefty price tag.
!�ankecl Choice Voting is TIME CONSUMING
Currently, it can take weeks to determine a winner. How
much longer will it take using this new system????
1�anked Choice Voting is NOT TRANSPARENT
How will audits be performed if RCV is used? This new fo
of voting forces you to vote for candidates that YOU DO
NOT WANT!
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(This information furnished by Patty DeBois.)
Linn County Republicans urge a NO vote on Measure 117
establishing ranked choice voting. We oppose ranked choice
voting because it is confusing, centralizes control, can delay
results, and will reduce turnout among less engaged voters.
Confusing
Measure 117 only requires some elections to be ranked. This
will cause confusion with voters as they look down their balloll
and see some elections will be ranked while others will not.
Federal and statewide elections will be ranked. Meanwhile
Centralized Control
With Ranked Choice Voting, the Secretary of State may tally
ballots NOT county clerks. This means we lose the local
control of our elections we currently enjoy.
Ballots Excluded
Measure 117 and Ranked Choice Voting prescribes that
11 exhausted ballots" do not count toward the final election
result. An exhausted ballot occurs when a voter overvotes,
undervotes, or only ranks candidates that are no longer in
contention on their ballot. This means a majority of voters
may not pick the winning candidate.
Slow
In the 2021 New York City Mayor's race held with ranked
choice voting, it took 15 days to announce the winner after
numerous problems.
Low Turnout
According to research from the Cato Institute, ranked choice
voting may reduce overall turnout with particularly strong
impacts on low -propensity voters.
Sidelining Minority Voters
In a study for the Center for Election Confidence, Dr.
McCarty found that RCV disproportionately decreases the
representation and electoral influence of minority voters
because such voters disproportionately "exhaust" their
Please vote NO on Measure 117 establishing ranked choice
voting.
(This information furnished by Benjamin M Roche, Linn
County Republican Central Committee.)
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and do the opposite of what everyone knows works. There
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(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
We cannot support the election reform Measure 117, Ranked
Choice Voting (RCV), as drafted.
This measure was driven by advocates not Election Officials.
YOU need to KNOW:
Lack of Funding. There are substantial costs involved with
implementing RCV; which counties do not have.
Lack of Uniformity. RCV does not apply to all contests,
including State Senators and Representatives, who passed
this bill. You will have a multi -page ballot with different forms
of voting.
Lack of Transparency. Final tally of combined results will not
be done at the local county level.
Lack of Consistency. Local jurisdictions can adopt whatever
format of RCV they choose. This will result in multiple forms
of RCV contests in one election.
Delayed Results. Election results will be delayed.
your vote may not count as you intended.
Election reform is impactful and requires careful
consideration, as it affects every voter. It must be non-
partisan and supported by adequate local funding.
Thoroughly research RCV before you vote. If RCV passes,
Election Officials will be tasked with its implementation. Any
ensuing confusion or issues will likely lead to your Election
Officials sitting through legislative hearings trying to amend
the implementation of RCV the way it is written in M as re
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Endorsed by:
Stefanie L Kirby, Baker County Clerk
Cheryl Seely, Crook County Clerk
Steve Dennison, Deschutes County Clerk
Dan Loomis, Douglas County Clerk
Derrin Qag) Robinson. HaraQy County Clerk
Chris Walker, Jackson County Clerk
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Marcie Richey, Linn County Clerk
Gayle V. Trotter, Malheur County Clerk
Bobbi A Childers, Morrow County Clerk
Kimberly Williams, Polk County Clerk
Lisa Feik, Union County Clerk
Sandy Lathrop, Wallowa County Clerk
Lisa Gambee, Wasco County Clerk
Keri Hinton, Yarnhill County Clerk
(This information furnished by Rochelle Long, Klamath County
Clerk, on behalf of Concerned Election Officials.)
Ranked choice voting is a system that reduces transparency
for voters.
As our elections are currently conducted, each voter gets
to place a single vote for each office. It's a straightforward
simple system.
Under ranked choice voting, multiple votes are placed. The
idea is for voters to select multiple candidates so that their
vote can chance deDendinci on how other Qe0QIe vote. It is a
confusing system and requires a computer to determine the
results - often weeks later.
Many people are already concerned about the accuracy of
you, almost everyone agrees that our elections should be
conducted in such a way that no-one has to worry about the
accuracy of the results. Introducing ranked choice voting
in Oregon will definitely cause more voters to distrust our
elections.
the candidate with the most votes wins.
Only a few decades ago, election results were usually known
election night - even in most close elections. Recently, that
has changed and counting can take weeks.
Let's not further complicate the system.
Please Vote NO on measure 117.
Noah Robinson, PhD
State Senate Candidate, District 2
(This information furnished by Noah Robinson, Noah
Robinson for Oregon Senate.)
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CONFUSED
In rank choice voting, voters rank candidates for an office
from first to last. If no candidate receives a majority of first
place votes, the candidate with the least votes is eliminated,
and the second place voted on that ballot is divided to the
remaining candidates. The process continues until one
candidate receives a majority.
EXHAUSTED BALLOT -if you make a mistake on your ballot
by ranking two candidates with the same number your vote
is eliminated it is called an exhausted ballot. So,in addition
if you have voted for a candidate that is no longer in the
running,so your vote has been eliminated along with the
candidate, but you are also taken out of the results as if you
have never cast a vote. ARE YOU CONFUSED?
Wh.2t xi.21kes 2 g **i electitA system is tk.2t pe*Qle unclerst?A4
what their vote means,how thier vote will be counted, how
their vote will contribute to the results. Why in the world
would you want a system where a human cannot tally the
votes,and cannot do a proper audit. Computers complicate
our vote because we must trust computers to tally the votes.
For over 200 years it's been one person, one vote we don't
PLEASE VOTE NO ON RANK CHOICE VOTING
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Measure 117, aka Ranked Choice Voting.
long, slow counts that become contentious and mmake
recounts difficult to impossible.
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it has reduced voter turnout and increased the n um her of
discarded ballots.
By taking responsibility out of county hands and placing
instead it in a state -level (partisan) office, local oversight is
virtually eliminated. How far are we willing to trust that other
party?
And nobody can tell how much this is likely to cost. (Not a
good sign!)
This is Oregon. Wouldn't we ratherjust keep it simple?
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(This information furnished by Gary A Hughes.)
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• the most confusing voting system, even for those whose
first language is English.
• could disenfranchise minority voters, where English is
our second language.
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from a nation formerly ruled by a dictator, where our votes
was a moment of immense joy, as it meant my voice would
finally be heard through voting.
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Pemungutan Suara Pilihan Peringkat (RCV)
• Sistem pemungutan suara yang paling membingungkan,
bahkan bagi mereka yang bahasa utamanya adalah
bahasa Inggris.
• Dapat mencabut hak pemilih minoritas, karena bahasa
Inggris adalah bahasa kedua kami.
q,ebagai seorang imigran dan pernimpin komunitas saya,
r.aya menghargai negara angkat kami, Amerika Serikat. Kami
i.atang ke sini dari sebuah negara yang dulunya cliperintah
vleh seorang cliktator, dimana suara kami ticlak didengar.
Menjadi warga negara Amerika Serikat yang clinaturalisasi
Memasukkan RCV ke dalam sistem pemilu kita akan beresik•
semakin menyingkirkan pemilih minoritas yang mungkin
kesulitan dalam proses pemungutan suara. Oleh karena itu,
saya menentang penerapan RCV.
(This information furnished by Helen R Heller.)
Oregon wanting to adopt Ranked Choice Voting mirrors its
usual confusing and expensive approach. Alaska initially
is moving to repeal it. Ranked Choice Voting mandates that
voters rank ALL candidates, regardless if you want them or
not, po•tentially disenfranchising Oregonians who do not
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voting process on a single day, not an extended affair.
With over 100 positions affected, voters face an
budget overruns with no end in sight, the cost of Ranked
Choice Voting could prove as burdensome as a new tax.
It is c rucial to reject this costly and convoluted voting system
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(This information furnished by Jenny Kamprath.)
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Opposition to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) by the Oregon
Federation of Republican Women
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) may sound appealing, but it
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system for several crucial reasons.
Fundamentally, RCV shifts the power of decision -making
from the voters to a complex algorithm which counts and
reallocates votes in multiple rounds, a process far removed
from the straightforward, one -person -one -vote principle
that our democracy is built on. RCV introduces a convoluted
counting system that can be difficult for the average voter to
understand, reducing transparency in our elections.
Under RCV, your vote may not even count towards your
preferred candidate. If your top choice is eliminated early,
your vote gets transferred to your second or third choice.
This redistribution process can result in outcomes that may
nit reflect the will of the viters. A candidate whi was nit the
marginalizes the voice of the constituency, as the ultimate
winner may not be the true representative of the majority's
preference.
Additionally, RCV can discourage voter turnout. Voters
who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with this system
might choose not to vote at all, further diminishing the
representation and inclusiveness of our electoral process.
Our current voting system, though not perfect, provides a
clear and direct meth P s It ensures
that each vote is counted equally and that the candidate
with the most votes wins. Let's not sacrifice simplicity,
transparency, and fairness for an experimental system that
of our elections.
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process. Vote NO on RCV.
Oregon Federation of Republican Women
(This information furnished by Cynthia Sawyer, Oregon
Federation of Republican Women.)
Argument in Opposition
There are two simple reasons to vote NO on Measure 117:
1. The Legislature, which is asking us to vote 'yes',
exempted itself from this measure. If it passes, they
won't be following the same rules for their own
elections.
2. RCV (Ranked Choice Voting) might as well stand for
'Really Confusing Voting'. It makes voting and ballot
counting more difficult and time-consuming.
Please join me in voting NO on this confusing, poorly written,
and unfair measure.
(This information furnished by Kim Wallan, State
Representative District 6.)
Argument in Opposition
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I oppose this totally unnecessary voting meas ure t h
complicates a very simple process. It would be an
unnecessary cost which can not even be evaluated :tnd it
delays the results of elections. Same day voting in person
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without costs or complications.
I believe manipulating the voting process in any way is
manipulating the outcome and the public's voice.
We don't need to change the way people vote. What we nee,
to do is ensure that all the rules are followed. We need clear
voter rolls. We need to ensure that only citizens are voting ir
our elections. Ranked choice voting is not the answer.
I believe Ranked Choice Voting is being put in place to help
someone win. When politicians seek to change the election
process to favor their own reelection, it taints the entire
process.
America is supposed to let the people vote in an actual
election between candidates. Ranked choice voting
disenfranchises voters from participating in the actual
election between two candidates. Let's stop trying to rig thi
process and let the voters vote like they always have — by
picking one candidate for each political office.
Rank Choice Voting creates voter confusion and can have
software errors. In California, one county announced that a
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candidate was wrongly declared the winner.
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know how to rank them can be daunting, especially if there
are 5-20 candidates in each race. For a voter's voice to fully
count in every round of an RCV election, the voter must vote
for all candidates on the ballot, even those the voter may not
support; otherwise, the ballot is spoiled and NOT COUNTED.
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) supporters like to call these
"exhausted ballots" or "ballot exhaustionas if the ballots
just got tired and failed to make it to the end of counting. But
make no mistake, these ballots are invalid. People who took
in the election.
Supporters of RCV argue that the system guarantees that
elected officials receive maJnrj1_v_sunw__rt from the electorate.
But this is a FALSE majority that only comes about after
vote totals for candidates have been recalibrated (AIKA
manipulated).
Additionally, the State of Oregon refuses to allow the People
to have access to the coding of our tabulation systems. (See
Washington County vs. Tim Sippel, 2022.)
Proponents argue that it gives voters more candidates to
choose from. But in reality, it just forces them to vote for
candidates they dislike and who hold policy positions they
oppose or else they risk trashing their votes.
RCV diminishes voter confidence in a multitude of ways. It
It forces voters to vote against their conscience, or even for
their opponents, to ensure that their ballot does not end
up invalid. Finally, because RCV often guarantees multiple
rounds of counting, election results are delavQd which invites
distrust and confusion.
To protect voters and their ballots, Oregon should follow
the lead of Florida, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, and
Tennessee and ban Ranked -Choice Votina.
What is Rank Choice voting? As explained in Time Magazine
Choice voting; "The candidate with the majority (more than
50%) of first -choice votes wins outright. If no candidate gets a
majority of first -choice votes, then it triggers a new counting
process." For the Oregon bill the candidate who did the worst
is eliminated and that candidate's votes are redistributed
to the next highest ranked active candidate. For example
defeated candidate 4's votes go to active candidate 3.
Do you want to have your votes moved to a different
candidate one who you may have voted as your least
favored? 6o you want your choices altered without your
knowledge or consent? Because that can actually happen if
Ranked Choice Voting comes to Oregon.
The Wall Street Journal referred to Rank Choice Voting as a
test of Rank Choice Voting published in Oct. 27, 2022. The
article calls Alaska's voting system "hell". The Alaska Police
Forum published a report entitled "The Failed Experiment
of Ranked -Choice Voting" on October 8th, 2020. The report
covers Exhausted Ballots where your vote no longer counts.
This is very confusing and creates voter disenfranchisement
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second language.
The report also says "Ranked -Choice Voting can neuter third
parties and help to perpetuate the two-party system that
many voters dislike." Voting is a constitutional right and
MUST be protected. The system is already convoluted and
as we have seen during the last two elections, trust in our
elections system is already wavering. Rank Choice Voting will
make elections much more complicated, and open to claims
of fraud and tampering. Keep elections safe, transparent and
accessible to everyone. Vote No on Rank Choice voting.
Bill Mulloy
(This information furnished by Wilbur A Mulloy Jr.)
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tennis shoes... "My momma told me to pick the very best one
and you are not it!"
This is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in a nutshell. It is the
eenie meenie in. . moe of votinx. If the votes do not land on
your first -choice vote, you keep going around the circle until
you have to land on someone.
RCV does not honor the person that you want for the job. It
gives the votes to the second and third choices of others.
If you only have one candidate who you think is the person
will be "exhausted" sooner than others. Voters who rank all
candidates may get a second or third count on their ballot.
How is this ever fair? It should always and forever be ONE
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person, one -vote method. Any other method nullifies equal
protection under the law. Voting should be absolute and not
by a second or third chance.
When you consider the ramifications of RCV, and how the
process takes place, you will know that casting your ballot
will be complicated, ballot counting has to be done at one
location. It will take more people, more time, and more
money.
Ranked Choice Voting abolishes "Equal Protection under the
Law" and "Equality for all".
(This information furnished by Karen Banks.)
Vote NO on "Measure 117"!
(This information furnished by Jodie Fleck.)
RANKED CHOICE VOTING (RCV) - VOTE "NO"!
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In our traditional system of majority voting, voters need only
select a SINGLE candidate, whereas RCV requires voters to
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can result in voter frustration and withdrawal from voting
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RCV lends itself to the potential • STRATEGIC VOTING
In RCV voters maj� •- tem!Qted to NOT rank candidates in their
true order of preference, but in a way that MAXIMIZES the
chances of their • candidate winning. This under-
mines the basic principle of ♦ expressing their DESIRED
CHOICE of a single candidate and can thereby distort the
results of the election process.
RCV can be • and TIME CONSUMING
on an election process that has failed in other states? This
system • substantial changes to the existing voting
infrastructure. This includes education • •; voters and
election officials and the purchasing of ad campaigns.
Acquiring new voting machines plus software is expensive.
Multiple RCV vote tabulations will extend the time for comple-
tion of election results.
RCV does not always produce a MAJORITY WINNER
A •. who initially received fewer first -choice votes
through the redistribution of preferences could, in effect,
win the election. The outcome is undemocratic, especially if
voters' lesser • preferences play a •` role in the
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We have •` voting the same way for many years now.
Why do we need to change something that works?
If we • up with Ranked Choice • (RCV), we will
definitelkvi NAT ha ♦ • heard in future electimns. RCV
will simply ensure the power structure remains with those
in current power. It will no longer be one person one vote
anymore.
and transparent understanding. All legislative bills and voter
approved initiatives should be clear and concise, allowing
even someone with a modest education to understand what
they are voting on. RCV, does not accomplish this goal. If we
want to change anything, change to • voting.
Consider:
Cost: there's a • • of overall cost to implement the
RCV • It's more costly •u to:
A) Purchasing all new machines
the process), and
C) Expensive unauditable software.
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comfortable with the new process. Will the candidate you
want - get your vote or will it get tossed out? Would we be
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Let's not throw away ♦ current voting system to idolize a
process that benefits the few • the many!
JOIN ME to protect our voting system, by VOTING NO to
Ranked Choice Voting!
(This information furnished by Corinne
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revenue to eligible • state replaces any reduced
fe,Oeral �ienefits.
amounts, capped at $100,000 tax on sales exceeding
$100,000,000.
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Measure directs Department • Revenue to equally distribute
increased revenue (minus certain costs) to all individuals
residing more than 200 days annually in Oregon. Revenue
distribution does not affect individual eligibility for state
benefits; measure requires replacement of • federal
under any need -based M• Other provisions.
The measure establishes a new gross receipts tax as the
minimum tax for certain corporations. According to the
Legislative Revenue • indirect economic costs of the
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2027-29.
New revenue `• will be used to issue annual rebates to
eligible individuals in Oregon. An estimated $13.6 billion
will be required for rebate distributions in 2025-2027 and
an estimated $17.1 billion will be required in 2027-29.
+♦ costs and any additional payments will be
deducted from the amount to be distributed.
Known administrative costs are estimated to be $1.6 million
General Fund and 22 permanent positions in the 2023-25
♦ and $48.2 million General Fund and 199 •
permanent positions in the 2025-27 biennium at the Oregon
Department of Revenue. The measure will generate a
significant workload increase processing applications for the
rebate, verifying the identity and eligibility of those applying
for the rebates, reviewing payments and tax refunds for
fraudulent activity, handling appeals, increasing customer
tax, and increasing technology programming. Other major
expenses are unknown but could be significant for expenses
such as payments for rebate checks, prepaid debit cards,
mailings associated with the program, legal fees, and public
information costs.
Individuals who lose federal benefits because of the rebate
will be held harmless with additional payments. The costs
associated with this provision are unknown.
Rebates that are declined by eligible individuals will be
2v9iIa1..-Ie t* • services f#r sei-.i*r citize6s, �qe2lt�. c2rc, 2n4.
public early childhood education through high school. The
•. from these declined rebates is unknown.
Following the initial phase -in, total ♦ie costs of the
rebate •r are expected to exceed the new biennial
revenue. • • impacts on personal income tax
revenue are reducti ns f 12 milli n in kO2"2 III H" n
million in 2027-29.
in 2025-27, and transfers to the Rainy Day Fund from the
General Fund will be reduced.
Committee Members:
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Berri Leslie, Director, Dept. of Administrative Services
Betsy Imholt, Director, Dept. of Revenue
Ernest Stephens, Local Government Representative
committee pursuant to ORS 250.12Z)
Text of Measure
Relating tocorporate minimum tax; creating new provisions;
and amending ORS 31rnSn.
BauEnacted bvthe People vfthe State «dOregon:
SECTION 1.ORS 31zn9oioamended toread:
3)7.n3oMinimum tax. (1)4uused inthis section and this 2u24
purposes of ORS 314.665;
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tax purposes; or
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314.665, Oregon sales as defined by the Departme
Revenue by rule.
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cooperative organization donunbmuinmoouon 1381 of the
Internal Revenue Code, "Oregon sales" does not include
sales representing business done with orfor members ofthe
agricultural cooperative.
M"Eligibility year" means memyenuarvearin which the
individual qualifies for the Oregon Rebate uvresiding inthis
state in the aggregate more than 2uodays.
(u)"Rebate year" means the first calendar year following the
eligibility year.
(z) Each corporation oraffiliated group ofcorporations filing
areturn under ORS 317.7mshall pay annually tothe state, for
the privilege nfcarrying nnnrdoing business uvuwithin this
otata'a minimum tax aofollows:
(a)|fOregon sales properly reported onareturn are:
V4Less than $on0,on0,the minimum tax iv$1on.
(e)$ono.noovrmore, but less than $l million, the minimum
tax ia$ono.
(C)$1million ormore, but less than $zmillion, the minimum
tax ia$l.noo.
(o)$2million ormore, but less than $3million, the minimum
tax im$l'onn.
(s)$3million ormore, but less than $omillion, the minimum
tax ia$z,0no.
(F)$mmillion ormore, but less than $7million, the minimum
tax iu$4,0nn.
(H) $10 million or more, but less than $25 million, the
minimum tax is S15,000.
tax is $30,000.
W $50 million or more, but less than $75 million, the
minimum tax is $50,000.
(K) $75 million or more, but less than $100 million, the
minimum tax is $75,000.
(L) $100 million or more, the minimum tax is $100,000.
(b) If Or gon sales properly reported on a return are $25
million or more, the minimum tax is 3 percent of the excess
over $25 million in annual Oregon sales properly reported,
under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
[(b)] (c) If a corporation is an S corporation with Oregon
sales properly reported on an annual return of less than $2!
million, the minimum tax is $150.
(3) The minimum tax is not apportionable (except in the cas(
of a change of accounting periods), is payable in full for any
part of the year during which a corporation is subject to tax
and may not be reduced, paid or otherwise satisfied througl
the use of any tax credit.
(1) The increase in corporate minimum tax revenue
attributable to Section 1 of this 2024 Act shall be used to
than 200 days of the eligibility year.
(2) If the sole reason why an individual is not eligible for the
rebate for a calendar year is the date of their birth or death,
the individual is eligible for the rebate for the calendar year.
the guardian.
(4) The rebate under this section:
(a) Is in addition to any other tax credit, refund payment or
other mechanism by which excess revenue is returned to
personal income taxpayers;
or any other provision of Oregon law;
(c) May not be used to determine the eligibility or amount
public assistance, as defined in ORS 411.010, and medical
assistance, as defined in ORS 414.025;
(d) Is inalienable by any assignment or transfer, is exempt
from garnishment, levy or execution, and is protected
moneys under ORS 423.105; and
(e) May not be provided to any individual who during the
rebate year:
(A) Declines to receive a rebate; or
(B) Fails to claim a rebate on or before December 31 of the
rebate year.
(5) A rebate may not be issued under this section, if the
amount of the rebate, per individual, is less than $25.
(6) Moneys not distributed as a rebate for the reasons
described in subparagraph (4)(e)(A) or subsection (5) of
this section shall be used to provide additional funding
for services for senior citizens, health care, public early
12 education.
Oregon law.
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The Department of Revenue and Department of Human
Services shall adopt rules, policies, and procedures
necessary to carry out this 2024 Act. Any challenge
to such rules, policies, procedures or other elements
of implementation may be brought under the original
all other remedies.
Moneys shall be continuously appropriated to the
Department of Revenue to distribute the rebates and the
hold harmless program available under this 2024 Act.
SECTION 7. Operational Date. The amendments to ORS
6'17.090 by section 1 of this 2024 Act apply to tax years
beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
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italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
Explanatory Statement
Ballot Measure 118 increases the corporate minimum tax for
as reported on a tax return for the year. The revenue from
the tax increase will be used to provide equal tax rebates or
cash payments to eligible individuals living in Oregon. The
corporation's annual Oregon sales over $25 million.
The measure applies to "C," "B," and other corporations
which generally pay income or excise taxes, and to
coroorations, which enerall do not directl Daii corworation
must pay either a tax based on the corporation's taxable
is larger. The corporate minimum tax currently ranges
from $150 to $100,000 per year, based on the amount of a
than an S corporation, with annual Oregon sales between
$25 million and $50 million pays a minimum tax of $30,000
per year. Current law caps the minimum tax at $100,000 per
year for corporations with Oregon sales of $100 million or
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revenue to be rebated in equal amounts to any individuals
who have lived in Oregon for 200 days during the previous
calendar year with exceptions for births and deaths.
Individuals with eligible dependents or wards receive the
rebates for those dependents and wards. The Department of
Revenue (DOR) determines the amount available for rebate
each year.
The measure states that (1) revenue from unclaimed rebates
would carry overto the following year and (2) for rebates
which are declined, the legislature must allocate the money
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early childhood education and public kindergarten through
grade 12 education.
Rebates paid under this measure are not subject to state tax
and do not affect eligibility for state benefit programs. The
measure directs the Department of Human Services to seek
waivers from the federal government for recipients who
participate in specified federal benefit programs, so that
their benefits are not decreased. If the federal government
denies waivers, the measure directs the DOR to reimburse
benefits. Reimbursements are to be funded oniv bv revenues
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authorizes rebates to be paid beginning in 2026.
Committee Members:
Appointed by:
Antonio Gisbert
Chief Petitioners
Dan Meek
Chief Petitioners
Jennifer Dressier
Secretary of State
Angela Wilhelms
Secretary of State
Cory Streisinger
Members of the Committez
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Argument in Favor
Listen to the Experts: Of Course $1,600 Helps!
I want to set the record straight about some bad economic
arguments against Measure 118 that are based on a report by
the Legislative Revenue Office (LRO).
1. For analysis, LRO used the Oregon Tax Incidence Model
— the same inaccurate model that repeatedly causes the
kicker to kick, by ever larger amounts. Simply put, these
predictions are unreliable.
2. LRO didn't model Measure 118; they modeled somethinci.
totally different! Measure 118 increases the minimum
tax rate for fewer than 2% of corporations doing
business in Oregon, but LRO modeled a tax paid by
every single business here. So the predictions make no
sense.
3. LRO ignored many positive impacts on the economy
from Oregonians spending, saving, or investing their
$1,600 per person rebates every year. Besides the direct
benefits to our families, increased spending creates jobs
and boosts revenue from gas taxes, alcohol, marijuana,
lottery sales, and other sources.
I expect the state budget will be in better shape with
Measure 118 than without
The huae corporations etc.) that will bpLlu�ur
rebates always argue that the sky will fall if they have to pay
their fair share, but that's just not true. Oregon will remain a
good place to do business, and Oregonians will have more
money to spend.
FA,'irgument in Favor
Let's Put Food on Every Table - Vote YES on 111
Can we all agree that no child should go to bed hungry?
Oregon is failing hard at making sure our kids are fed.
In 2021 1 mit nf P%ipr%l Children in Or d
insecurity. These numbers are 2-3x higher among Black,
Indigenous, and Latinx households..
Think about a classroom of kids, reading b 0oks, learning
, their times tables. Six of those kids don't 2ave enough food
to eat.
they need. A single mom of two will have $4800 more each
year to fill her cupboards and put food on the table.
, When W eowle are hunwri, it's touwh to think about math, or to
all. Kids can't focus at school. Adults struwle to do their -iobs
well. Feeding people is one of the simplest ways to make us
more effective as a community and a society.
The impact of Measure 118 is huge. It will cut childhood
poverty by 49%, giving kids a better chance to eat well and
grow up healthy and strong.
Let's have corporations pay 3 pennies for every dollar over
$25 million in Oregon revenue Oregon so we can give the
money back to Oregonians. Let's put food on our tables.
Vote YES for Measure 118!
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
Affected corporations have to compete with smaller (This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
companies that won't pay higher taxes, so they can't just raise
prices and expect to keep customers.
After all, if they could simply pass this tax along to Argument in Favor
consumers, they wouldn't be spending so much money to
oppose it! But even if prices go up as much as LRO predicts If you want a $1160 to $1686 annual refundable tax credit you
(and they won't), Oregon families will still end up better off should vote yes.
after their rebates. If you want large C & B corporations with revenue over $25
Daniel Morris, MS, PhD million to pay for your Lebate you should vote yes.
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Oregon renters are struggling to stay in their homes.
About half of renters in Portland can't afford a 11-bedroom
apartment. The Oregon Rebate will make the crucial
The mission of Portland Tenants United is to build power
and solidarity among the tenant class throughout the
Portland metro region as a member -driven tenant union.
Through organizing, direct action, coalition building, and
civic engagement, PTU fights to keep people in their homes,
and to achieve dignity and security for all tenants. Portland
Tenants United pushes for public and cooperative housing
renters and work with tenants to assert our needs directly to
manaaers and landlords. AdditiQnall we also believe in harm
reduction measures that support renters as we work towards
our goals.
Measure 118 will put desperately needed money in the hands
of Oregonians who otherwise won't have the money to pay
the rent, and will help keep them housed.
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
718.)
If you want to reduce overall state government spending by
$876 million or more given the measure will require other
yes.
If you want to avoid an 12-15 cent legislative gas tax increase
as the measure reguires S281 to $350 million be Waced in the
highway fund for roads only per Oregon Constitution Article
IX Sec 3a then you should vote yes.
If y*u w2M V�e_,_*rp*r2te kicker usefi. tit fyA4 K-112 e4.uc2ti*A to
be increased annually by $1.3 billion you should vote yes.
If you want to protect S-Corporations who are NOT in the
minimum tax statues or measure even if over $25 million in
revenue then vote yes.
If you oppose reduced fundiDZ of the reserve rainy day fund
you should vote no.
If you oppose a sales tax on large C-Corps with revenues over
$25 million you should vote no.
If you think the Democrat controlled legislature will change
the measure after passage, which it will then OLJ sho-utd-y-n-te
no.
Confused? Yep. The above statements are based on
Legislative Revenue Office reports, Legislative Counsel
opinions, the Secretary of State's estimated of financial
imnact- the exnlanatory committee statement- and submittals
on the SOS webpage. Then there is a rabid AG Opinion for
which little of the above documents match.
do elsewhere? Where the entire process is controlled by two
people: the Democrat Speaker and Democrat President?
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Vote wisely.
Brian J. Boquist
Oregon State Senator
(This information furnished by Brian J Boquist.)
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Measure 118 Would Only Help, Not Harm
One important fact has made us a supporter of Measure 11,V
the $1,600 will not be counted as income.
with disabilities. It will not be counted as income.
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be impacted. If you receive this support, you will not have
to choose between the Oregon Rebate and your hard-fought
benefits.
school and pooled resources. It was less than $500. We live
on an old friend's couch for months, a person my partner
didn't know existed, in order to feel safe while we scraped
money together to find long-term housing.
If the Oregon Rebate had existed then, we could have timed
our escape with the yearly rebate. Together, my sister, mom
child and I would have had $6,400 to move to another city
and rent an apartment. My child would have spent his first
birthday in his new home.
FreeFrom has found that $730 can be enough to help a
twice that amount every year.
On Election Day, every Oregonian has a chance to support
survivors like me to escape their abusers and get their
children to safety.
Please stand with me and Vote Yes! On Measure 118.
Thankyou!
Crystal R.
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert. Vote Yesf 01
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The Oregon Rebate will support our elderly. It will not be
Argument in Favor
counted as income.
For those living on fixed incomes, the Oregon Rebate will not
You pay more taxes in Oregon than corporations. Isn't that
be counted as income, so it will not hurt access to Medicaid,
bizarre?
or other benefits.
Our tax system is deeply unfair, with corporations paying a
Instead, it will help you cover skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs
small percentage of overall taxes. Oregon is no different.
for medicine. You won't have to choose between eating and
When passed, Measure 118 would change this.
having the important medication you need to stay healthy.
With the Oregon Rebate, corporations will essentially l2ay
The Oregon Rebate will not be counted as income. It makes
your owed taxes at the end of the year for you, so you don't
families stronger.
have to.
If you are a single parent of two children, your $4,800 will not
be counted as income.
• It will not reduce the amount of your housing voucher.
• It will not impact your child's access to free or reduced
lunch.
• It will not change your eligibility for the Oregon Health
Plan.
That $4,800 will help you pay for the things you need most for
you and your family.
The Oregon Rebate makes the lives of ALL OREGONIANS
better.
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(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
Measure 118: A Lifeline for Survivors
When I was 21 1 found myself pregnant and in a violent
relationship. My pregnancy embolden my partner, he felt
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He was right.
Financial abuse often goes hand -in -hand with domestic
Right now, abusers are reading this statement and are
worried about the financial help Measure 118 would give to
their partners to leave.
When I left my abuser, I had an 11 month old baby on my hip.
My sister and mom went underground with us so we could
all be safe — my abuser said he would kill them to get to me
use your Oregon Rebate to pay those. The Rebate will cover
the extra taxes kp• «we and still have &tme left *iyaLL#ff_a#�u_
This flips the burden of paying taxes from you, to
corporations and it completely chan es who funds the state
budget (aka the Oregon General Fund).
To use a quote from the state Legislative Revenue Office
report on Measure 118: "Collectively. filers with less than
$40.000 of income would move from navino $458 million in
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THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!
Put another way. Currently....
64% of the state budget is paid by you and individual tax
payers.
14% of the state budget is paid by Corporations.
When oassed. Measure 118 will sionificantiv shift these
numbers so that:
Personal income taxes will make up 38% of the General Fund
Corporate taxes will make up 41% of the General Fund.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
For once, have wealthy corporations pay into our General
Fund.
https://www.yesonmeasurel18.coml
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
1,gument in Favor
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You made it possible for 118 to make it on the ballotH
than 170,000 conversation in our communities, with our
neighbors friends, famil and gerfect strangers throughoul
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stood in all 11 Oregon seasons to engag�with you and
collect your signature so we all can get $1,600/year.
We found common ground across political ideologies: that
giant, out-of-state corporations don't pay enough in taxes,
and it's reasonable that the,.A&,ay a little more. We talked abc1"
who should get it, if this will just go to the state budget, and
whether people should just get it.
One thing was apparent: Oregon doesn't want wealthy
corporations to steal from us anymore and we can all use
some relief.
be criminal. Inflation between 2020 and 2024 was 22.7%
and over half of that inflation went directly to shareholders'
pockets.
So, why should you listen to them, and not your neighbors?
We live here with you —they don't. Their mission is to take
as much money as we will let them to fill their shareholders'
pockets. Our mission has been to help lift every Oregonian.
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Patty Sherin
https://www.vesonmeasurell8.com/
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118.)
Argument in Favor
Giving Cash to Everyone is a Bi-partisan, National Policy
Vote Yes! On Measure 118 so Oregon Continues the Tradition
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to support Americans.
Cash payments have been used by both Republican and
Democratic presidents because they work.
* Republican President Richard Nixon endorsed and
nearly passed a "Federal Negative Income" tax, which
would have created a permanent income to for every
American.
* In 1982, the first Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
payments are issued (variable, about $1,5000 on aver-
age), Alaskans' lived experience and long-term research
proves value of direct cash transfers, extremely popular
policy, inflation goes down compared to the rest of US.
* George W. Bush sent $300-600 rebates to adults, plus
$300 per child, in 2001 to help families during economic
uncertainty.
* President Barack Obama followed in 2008 with similar
payments of $300-$600 per individual and $300 per child
during the housing and financial crisis.
* President Donald Trump provided stimulus checks to
millions of Americans during the COVID-19 pandernic to
help families stay afloat.
* President Joe Biden proposed and helped pass an
expanded, fully refundable Child Tax Credit, which
included payments of roughly $300 pers child per month
to help families with kids manage the economic chal-
lenges of the pandemic.
2 permanent feature of the Oregon economy — creating
2 $1,600/year income floor for all Oregonians to stand on.
By . aising corporate taxes slightly, we can guarantee that
everyone will have money to put back into the economy.
This isn't a new idea — it's a tested policy that both sides of
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stimulate the economy.
Vote YES on Measure 1181
Cash is powerful. It's something we can all agree on.
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118.)
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Caregivers
The vast majority of labor done in the home is unpaid care
work. This includes caring both for children and caring for
elderly parents. It is "informal" work. But we all know, it is
some of the most important work we can do. It is a vital par
of a healthy, thriving community and country. I
With g—b-ctsts fit-r-cart, if-im #ft8n mv,re
cost effective for an adult in a family to stay at home and
provide the needed care. Today that adult is still — most of
the time — a woman. I
Measure 118 would pay women and families for a small
amount of the unpaid care work they do each day.
There is a movement in our country focused on building a
care economy that prioritizes the investment into what is
currently unpaid work: caregiving. The US and Oregon are far
behind supporting care for families:
• The United States is one of the only countries NOT
to have paid family / maternal leave. (Along with
Micronesia, Papua New Guinea and a few others.)
• Bulgaria provides more than 58 weeks of paid maternity
leave, paying 90% of the woman's •
income.
• Oregon provides 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
capped at $1,514/week.
Measure 118 helps families by providing support so parents
can spend more time with their babies after they are born,
their lives.
Voting Yes for Measure 118 is a vote for strong families and a
vote to support caregivers' unpaid labor.
Income Movement
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(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
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the engine.
Stress is killing us. Literally.
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hospital visit.
Measure 118 will give every Oregonian $1,600 every year, with
year, because income doesn't have to start at zero.
Studies have shown that as little as $500 a month to a
household — or $6,000 a year — reduces stress and improves
the mental health of adults at similar rates as having
them go on medication. Check out the Stockton Economic
Empowerment Demonstration, it's shocking.
If you are one of the 44% Oregonians experiencing financial
instability, we know the stress you experience:
• Going to the grocery store at the end of the month and
adding up every item before going to the checkout to
make sure you don't experience the shame of your debit
card being declined - or an overdraft fee.
• Or the stress and sorrow of having to tell your child they
can't play on the football team because you can't afford
the fees.
• Or the shame in not having a decent shirt to wear when
you go to a job interview that might pay you just a little
bit better.
Let's give each other a little more breathing room.
A little more financial security.
Let's make our lives better.
Join us in voting Yes! On Measure 118.
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
The Next Generation Needs Measure 118
PARENTS: Join Us in Voting YES for MEASURE 118.
Our Children Deserve It.
Our Children Need Us to Fight for a Better Future.
For the first time in history, our children can expect a lower
standard of living than us. Getting a college degree just
means more debt, with no guaranteed road to a good caree
Owning a house feels impossible for most people. The
American Dream does not exist for our children.
We want our child — and all Oregon children — to feel hop
ful about their futures. The Oregon Rebate is HOPE.
Every child in Oregon will receive $1,600 every year, from
birth. This can be used to ensure they are happy, safe, and
secure growing up. Or if it is saved, it is more than $28,000
waiting for them when they turn 18. That money can be the
start of a down payment on a house. It could pay for a trade
school, or a first year of college.
Voting YES on MEASURE 118 is how we FIGHT for our
children's FUTURE.
What would it mean for our children to know that they have
money waiting for them when they become adults? They
would imagine the possibilities. They would make plans for
their future. They may even start to dream.
Help unlock a better life for you and your kids with one eas
choice.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
Keri Troehler Parent and Educator
Brett Duesing Parent and Writer
https://www.vesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
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Who's paying so that you don't get $1,600?
Those opposing Measure 118 have spent millions to flood
into voting against your own best interest and turning down
$1,600 every year for you and each member of your family.
The corporations behind the opposition are trying to distort
our democracy.
Let's take a look at who has been paying for those ads (spoiler
- it's highly profitable corporations).
• Koch Industries contributed $200,000. They had $125
Billion in revenue in 2023
• Grocery Retail PAC contributed $1,000,000, which
includes Kroger, Albertsons, Costco and Winco. Kroger
had $31.77 billion in gross profits in 2023.
• Washington Federal Bank contributed $50,000. With $257
million in profits in 2023 - most coming from overdraft,
ATM and other fees off the back of everyday people.
• Prociressive Insurance contributed $100,000. They had
$9.4 billion in profits in 2023.
And these numbers are from late August, before
the opposition started running the majority of their
disinformation campaign. By the time you read this, these
numbers will be so much higher.
tax increase for them. Going from 0.12% tax on each dollar of
revenue over $25,000,000 to a 3% tax on t•hose dollars is an
enormous increase? To be clear, this is three pennies of every
dollar in revenue made after the first $25 million.
Corporations are scared. They don't want to pay their fair
share.
End of story.
Fight against corporate interests.
Join us in voting Yes! On Measure 118.
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
Tax giant corporations a bit more, then rebate $1,600 to every
Oregonian, every year
Hello fellow voter,
Measure 118 is a people -designed and people -powered
statewide ballot initiative that was born in coffee shops and
community spaces in Eugene.
1. Measure 118 increases the minimum corporate tax after
$25 million on in -state revenue from today's less than 0.12%
to
• Only the largest corporations, those that make more thar
$25 million every year in Oregon, will pay more.
• It doesn't matter where a corporation is based, in or out
of state, they just have to be big enough (like, Comcast,
based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) to make that much
revenue in the state.
2. Measure 118 rebates the new revenue (minus program
administration and related costs) back to every Oregonian
(every human being who lives in Oregon).
• The value of the rebates will be over $1,600 per perso
per year after full implemented in the 2nd year.
• The value of the rebates will change a bit up and dow
depending on the economy, but is expected to increa -
with time. I
• Kids, dependents, seniors, and everyone who spends
at least 200 days of the year in Oregon qualifies for the
rebate (and there are exceptions to include Oregonians
who the 200-day test because of the date of their birth or
death).
And, that's it. That's really all Measure 118 does
Could you use $1,600?
We will all be better off with our rebates and child poverty
will be cut by about half. Our local businesses will do better
to spend, and our state's economy will grow (by about 3%).
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
The Oreqon waM is to innovate, develoi2 new solutiom�
Since 2018, Brown Hope has achieved tangible success in
advancing the prosperity of working families in Oregon,
specifically with Black residents of Multnomah County.
Brown Hope is a non-profit working to inspire racial healing
by creating innovative programs for Black, Brown, and
Indigenous Oregonians, including community building
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It's through initiatives we've led, such as Black Resilience
Fund and Power Hour, that we've witnessed first hand how
principles of trust based philanthropy, giving cash amounts
directly to people, from $300 to $2,000, can be a lifeline
for someone to grasp and leap into measurable economic
success.
lives.
For decades, direct cash programs and policies around the
world have produced data -driven results, enjoying support
from business and civil rights leaders, to presidential
candidates, and even counties and municipalities in our very
own state.
through grassroots, people -focused strategies, so that every
working Oregonian can know for sure that the state we call
home is invested in their future.
Measure 118 is a universal dog
irect cash prram that will
guarantee $1,600 a year to every Oregonian, ensuring that
no one is left behind. It is time for Oregon to once again be
a shining beacon for this nation to prove that we can take
serious action to help our local economy.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
cameron whitten, Founder of Brown Hope
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
$1,600 for Every Oregonian?
Oregon Won't Be the First State to Do This!
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$1,600 a year will lead to inflatio•
n, making everything more
expensive and leaving everyone worse off.
This is simply not true, and is designed to scare everyday
Oregonians into voting against the measure so that
corporations don't have to pay their fair share.
Measure 118 does not make Oregon a guinea pig for new
legislation.
Let's take a look at Alaska, a state that has been paying its
residents a similar annual rebate since 1982. The Alaska
Permanent Fund, as it is called, has been paying between
$1,000 — $1,800 to every resident, every year, for 42 years. The
amount varies, based on annual revenue the state generates
from its mines, oil and gas reserves.
inflation. In fact, it helps to control
• In the years between 1961-1981, before Alaska started
paying out its Permanent Fund Dividend, inflation in
Alaska was 8% HIGHER than the national average.
• In the years between 1982-2023, after Alaska started
ying paout its Permanent Fund Dividend, inflation in
Alaska was 9% LOWER than the national average.
Every year, when the Alaska Dividend payments are paid,
stores across the state run deep discount sales, competing
for all of those new dollars deposited into accounts. This will
happen in Oregon too!
If Alaska can achieve stable prices and economic equality
with their annual dividend, Oregon can too.
Let's control inflation, reduce inequality, and build a better
future for everyone in our state.
Join us in voting Yes! On Measure 118.
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Measure 118: Customers with Cash Help Grow Small
Businesses
Vote Yes on 118 and Support Local Economies and Mom and
Pop Shops Like Ours
For small shops in Oregon like ours, the Oregon Rebate is a
huge opportunity.
Corporations will finally pay their fair share. That means it
will take some of the tax burden off of us and other small
shops, local entrepreneurs, and family -owned businesses.
Right now, in Oregon, sole proprietors and LLCs 12aV higher
effective tax rates than big co&poration We can't affordto
hire expensive lawyers to find tax loopholes and deductions
like they can. The Oregon Rebate will only tax corporations
like Comcast and Kroger, which often avoid paying state
taxes.
The Oregon Rebate only raises the minimum co&porate tax
rate on in -state revenue over $25 millio Small and med
sized businesses don't make $25 million in revenue each year
in Oregon — that's an average of- day,. I've never
closed my shop at the end of the day and had that kind of
money in the till!
Measure 118 will inject over $6 billion annually directly into
the hands of every Oregonian, creating a surge in consumer
spending. Here's what that means:
* $21 million flowing into La Grande every year.
million boosting Sherman County annually.
million supporting Klamath Falls each year.
* $178.6 million enhancing Gresham's economy every year.
When money goes into the hands of everyday people, they
spend it at local shops like ours.
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that works for all of us!
Join Us in Voting YES on Measure 118!
Let's keep our economy growing.
Our Spot PDX
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118.)
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;800 per month, after insurance.
Being old costs a lot. And Social Security and Medicare, the
programs retired people paid into, do not cover enough.
Grandparents across Oregon are having to pick between
paying for their medicine or their next meal.
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Oregonian, including our elderly.
This extra money can make a huge difference for those on
cover everyday costs.
When you retire, would it be helpful to have a little extra
money so you can relax and feel less stressed about makin
ends meet? I
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receive $1,600 each year?
This measure is about more than just money — it's about
Q_uafty of life. Let's make sure our seniors have the financia�
security to enjoy their golden years.
Join us in voting Yes! On Measure 118.
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Help!
Vote Yes! on Measure 118
There is a housing crisis in Oregon. We have over 20,000
year.
Measure 118 offers a real solution by rebating over $1,600 to
every Oregonian, every year — $6,400 for a household of four.
When we Vote Yes� on Measure 118 we can give ourselves
and our neighbors a better chance to get over the hurdles that
challenge our ability to shelter everyone.
Oregonians are feeling the squeeze, being forced to move
all deserve the dignity to stay in our homes. Measure 118 will
help stabilize our housing and our communities.
The Economist agrees, "the most efficient way to spend
How much shelter does $1,600 get you?
• Does it pay for one or two months of rent?
• Could it help someone "bridge" a tough couple of
months to avoid eviction?
• Does it cover moving costs to find a safer place?
• Does it allow you to start saving for the down payment
on a house of your own? For a four -person household,
the combined rebate of $6,400 every year can add up
fast.
• Could it be an extra mortgage payment to get your house
paid off that much faster?
Let's take a stand against the housing crisis and help our
communities thrive so we all have a better chance at a better
life.
Tbte'fes! on Measure 118
Community Alliance of Tenants
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https://www.vesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Measure 118: Rural Oregonians Deserve a Break.
$1,600 Goes a Long Way in Rural Oregon!
In nearly every area of life, people living in rural areas have it
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Rural Oregon has double the poverty rates as cities in our
state.
Rural families make less: Finding a good paying job is hard in
rural communities. The median income in Multnomah County
in 2020 was around S7n_000 in rural Lake Cou it was closer
to 4 000, UnemwlokrAment rates are higher in rural areas too.
Getting to a doctor means a LONG drive: There's less than 1
primary care physician per 1,000 residents (cities have twice
as many doctors!). That means people in rural communities
have to take more time off of work for longer drives and pay
more in gas to get to a doctor.
Good housing is hard to find: Costs for rent and mortgages
might be lower in rural Oregon, but there's less good,
affordable housing available. New construction lags and
housing shortages are the reality.
Giant corporations — those with more than $25 million in
Oregon revenue - are mostly out of state or are based in the
1-5 corridor. They barely Ray taxes while rural Oregonians
continue to foot the bill for so much in the state.
Make corporations pay their fair share and give rural
Oregonians a little breathing room. A family of four will get
$6400 every year. That's not small potatoes.
Vote YES for Measure 118!
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
It's almost like some of our elected officials care more about
their corporate donors than what's best for us, right?
Why don't they want us to have an extra $1,600?
Who does this harm?
The facts are:
1. Giant corporations like Comcast and Koch Industries pay
a corporate minimum tax rate that is less than 0.12% of
revenue,
while you and I pay between 4.75% and 9.9% of
iincome.
2. A yearly rebate of over $1,600 for every Oregonian will
go a long way to help us all cover our bills and the rising
cost • everything.
3. When Oregonians •• • the whole state benefits!
So why are the big • •, not championing
Measure 118?
Why is it that when the -•r come together to create
them?
The answer might be as simple as this: Big corporations and
establishment politicians don't want you to benefit from
Measure 118, because it threatens the profits of the big donors
to politicians.
Don't be fooled by the rhetoric from these powerful entities.
• best interests.
And this is why we need strong political parties beyond the
cluopoly and strong people -powered movements!
Measure 118 isn't harmful • Oregon • us Oregonians. It's
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While they •od our elected leaders with influence, •
citizens like you and me struggle to have our voices heard.
"Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and
it never will."
— Frederick Douglass
Pacific Green Party
Oregon Progressive Party
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
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Measure 118: A Fair and Just Choice
• laws are moral documents. They are a reflection of our
values and what we prioritize. By passing Measure 118, we
align our tax policies with our commitment to fairness and
su!aVort for all. This measure would reduce childhood novertx
by 53%. It would reduce senior poverty by 26%. And it would
ensure • has a basic income.
Every major religion teaches us to care for those around
us. We all have a responsibility to each other. Measure 118
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minimum tax rate, we can give every Oregonian a basic
income to rely on. This reflects ♦ belief that wealth should
be shared more fairly and that our laws should reflect our
highest values.
We live in the richest •: at the richest time in history,
yet many people still struggle to get by. We have the highest
rates of childhood poverty among developed nations and
shorter lifespans.
Our ••l isn't lack of wealth —it's how that wealth is
• If the minimum wage had kept up with inflation since
the 1970s, it would •` $25 per hourtoday. This inequality goes
against the moral teachings of every spiritual practice. Our
society's agreement to support everyone must be stronger.
It's time to use our prosperity to make sure every Oregonian
benefits • the wealth in • state. This measure is a step
toward a fairer and more just society.
for Measure 118 is a ♦I for fairness, compassion, and the
belief that a better • is possible.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
Economic Justice Action Group (EJAG) of the First Unitarian
Church of Portland
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
Families Need Measure 118
Childrpn and Families arp Hurt' that Right
Now.
Things are bleak •: families. Nearly half • parents can't
afford an unexpected $500 expense like a car repair or
covering hospital costs when someone gets hurt.
Wages have stagnated. Housing costs are so expensive that
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•edro apartment when working full time and getting paid
the •. minimum wage.
If minimum wage had increased at the same rate as inflation,
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skyrocketed — they are keeping the money instead of paying
us, their •
Meanwhile, as parents work hard and corporations take
•-I hungry in Oregon tonight. Thousands.
During the pandemic, the majority ♦ the money from the
stimulus checks and the • Child Tax Credit •.
went to food and basic needs like utilities, diapers, and
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• Nearly 1 in 10 people in Oregon live below the poverty
line. The vast majority of ♦ people are working, •
not getting paid enough.
• Oregon Rebate would reduce childhood poverty by 49-%
Rebate, that family of four would receive $6,400 EVERY
YE4T.
That's enough to move into a new apartment. Or buy a
reliable car or ♦ after -school care so parents can have
peace of mind at work.
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to thrive.
Income Movement
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
$1,600 • Every Student, Teacher, Parent, and Guardian
Measure 118 Is an Investment in • and Your
Neighbors
Economic security is a proven predictor of student success.
,•. them. Same for educators.
Measure 118 provides $6,400 each year to a family of 4
($1,600 per individual)
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invest $4,800 for a single mom with two students.
in a hotel, com�arecl with 1% of the general population. PCC
students with 1-3 jobs face oppressive costs of housing, food,
tuition and other basic needs. This substantially limits low
income students from earning a college degree and better -
paying jobs.
Regardless of whether you have kids in school, it is self-
evident that $1,600 more every year helps everyone.
Nobody is saying Yes On Measure 118 fixes all the problems
we face, but your YES vote will have an IMMEDIATE IMPACT.
Supporting this cash gift is a relief for most of us who are
struggling to make ends meet. Ninety lawmakers can patch
any concerns in the fine print. They often fast track laws (like
the 2012 one day session to favor Nike, clefunding schools).
Big business is fighting this with fear and doubt, and as
always we encourage you to vote, and vote with your heart.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
Pragmatically Support Progress and Not Perfection.
Reduce Poverty, Support Opportunity & Academic
union organizer and member dating to 1984.
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
Argument in Favor
Nearly Half aMillion Oregonians Live mmPoverty.
$1,600tnevery person will bring 14o,0u0Oregonians out xf
poverty!
Vote Yes! on11m
In 1864. President Lyndon B. Johnson uoo|areu oWar vn
Poverty, and enacted aseries ofprograms ,nend poverty.
That was 60 years ago.
Our approach toending poverty has been anutter failure. Yet,
year after year wekeep trying the same old programs with the
same outcomes millions continue tolive inpoverty.
"Insanity iodoing the same thing over and over again and
expecting different roovuo/' Albert Einstein
It's time for change. we have enopportunity infront nfunto
take everything welearned during the panuemioabout the
impact of cash on reducing poverty and put it into permanent
policy here inOregon.
We know direct cash works.
It worked with the ono Child Tax Credit where $3oo per
month per child reduced childhood poverty uv4o%.Guess
what when the payments stopped, childhood poverty
skyrocketed again.
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roughly znY6each year.
And just like "poverty is po|invnhoioe.^ reducing poverty
and increasing opportunity can beupolicy choice too. You
have that choice today.
Vote u,give every Oregonian $1'60o.
Vote t"reduce childhood poverty inour state uv:9mand
overall poverty bv2g%.
VOTE YES! onMEASURE 118
(This information furnished byAntonio Gisbe,t,Vote Yes! On
Argument in Favor
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every year
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every year
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every year
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every year
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every year
Make giant corporations start tnpay their fair share
Make giant corporations start topay their fair share
Make giant corporations start topay their fair share
Make giant corporations start topay their fair share
Make giant corporations start topay their fair share
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VOTE YES! mmMEASURE n8
(This information furnished uyAntonio Gimbert Vote Yes! On
Argument in Favor
From the people, by the people, for the people:
Measure 118 is a story of people -designed and people -
powered political activism!
We now have a chance to vote Yes! on Measure 118 because
of what started as a conversation between friends in Eugene
in 2018. The inspiration was the popular slogan "banks got
bailed out, we got sold out," and asking the question, "what if
the people got bailed out too?"
From there, a super -diverse group of regular people from
,LV. and each an
expert in their own life experience started to meet to imagine
a plan for a more just Oregon.
We often say that "representation matters," and that cannot
be more true than in this case.
When electeds met back in the day to set the minimum
corporate tax rate for giant corporations like Comcast, they
came up with a tax rate of less than 0.12%! When regular
people were in a room, we decided on a 3% corporate
minimum tax (which is still less than the 4.75% to 9.9% that
everyday Oregonians pay).
After about 8 months of weekend meetings in coffee shops
and communit,4g&es
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bit more and then rebate the new revenue to .1-r•�a ns.
This core concept has not changed over the years.
We tried tn n i ipi if%/ fnr t ba t in both 2020 and 2022 but the
pandernic ar�d our lack of funding made that impossible for
us.
Finally, we now all have the opportunity to vote Yes! on
Measure 118 and get yearly rebates worth over $1,600 per
Oregonian (kids count too!).
Lonnie Douglas, Eugene
htteps://www.vesonmeasurel18.com(
(This information furnished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
Argument in Favor
Empowering Workers, $1,600 at a time!
At the most basic level, labor unions work on better wages,
benefits, and working conditions.
Measure 118 is more economic security and opportunity
in the form of $1,600 for every Oregonian, including kids,
dependents, and retirees.
more easily — it's also about empowering workers to stand
up for their rights and continue the fight for economic and
social justice.
A yearly $6,400 strike -fund for every 4-person household
We know that standing up for our rights at work is risky, and
the system keeps most of us living paycheck to paycheck
making it hard to volunteer, organize, and work towards
strengthening our rights at work.
Measure 118 rebates $1,600 a year to every Oregonian, giving
workers the financial stabilitW they,, need to fight for fair waves.
'I better benefits, and safer working conditions. Or, to just quit
that bad job on the way to another better one.
That's probably why there's strong opposition to Measure
118. Corporations know that when workers aren't struggling
to make ends meet, we have more power. With a bit more
breathing room, all workers can better organize, solve
problems, and pursue their own goals.
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"strike fund" of over $6,400 for every 4-person household to
make it easier to stand up for what's right.
Measure 118 levels the Dlavinq field between workers and big_
corporations
Vote YES! on Measure 118 to support workers and keep
fighting for economic justice in Oregon.
Portland Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)
Eugene -Springfield Solidarity Network (ESSN)
Legal Aid Services of Oregon Workers Union (LASOWU)
https://www.yesonmeasurell8.com/
(This information fumished by Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
118.)
MEASURE 118: AN INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION & OUR
FUTURE
A Ra't,_"teif a!ux%it "41, tri every!tre2j;% resi1ent
would Greatly Benefit Students, Parents, & Others.
For pre-K thru 12 districts throughout Oregon, the greatest
predictor of high school graduation is economic security.
Recently 38% of students at Portland Public Schools qualified
for reduced -priced meals and the families of many more
struggle with housing, food, and additional insecurities at
home. Measure 118 would provide $6,400 to a family of 4
($1,600 per person), dramatically increasing their ability to
cover their living costs.
At Portland • where enrQllment has
dropped 47% over the last decade, $1,600 would pay for one
full-time term ($1,596). A staggering 64% of PCC students
report experiencing food or housing insecurity while 58%
attend only part-time (often employed in minimum -wage
jobs to survive). Financially unable to expand their higher
education (and income) opportunities and pay for basic
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corporations can afford to fund this Rebate that will benefit
themselves and spur economic development statewide.
$1,600 would be A GAME CHANGER to everyone living hand-
to-mouth. While new tax revenues might be better targeted
by elected politicians to benefit only those in greatest need
"means -tested" programs would predictably come at a
aher bureaucralic price of implementation. Those deprived
of a Rebate could be justifiably angry and with little hope of
help. Voter approval now would spell IMMEDIATE RELIEF for
struggling students & others weary of political gridlock and
harmed by lofty intentions with inadequate results.
VOTE YES! on MEASURE 118
Pragmatically Support Progress and Not only Perfection.
Reduce Poverty in Oregon & Benefit Students.
STATEMENT BY: Michael Sonnleitner,
Political Science Instructor & former PCC Trustee (Zone 3).
https://www.vgsonmeasurell8.com/
(This information fumished bv Antonio Gisbert, Vote Yes! On
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Argument in Opposition
Oregon Farm Bureau is the state's largest agricultural
and a total membership of over 60,000. Our members work
and live in all 36 of Oregon's counties. We're accustomed to
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and damaging to Oregon's family farmers and ranchers as
Measure 118.
Here's why we strongly oppose Measure 118:
Measure 118 taxes gross sales, not profits
costs for the electricity, equipment, and fuel it takes to
roduce food, even when we have a small orofit or are losi
men and women unlike what occurs in any other state.
96% of Oregon farms and ranches are family -owned and
operated. Crops produced by farmers here are sold around
the world. Measure 118s giant tax hike would put our family
farms at a competitive disadvantage.
Measure 118 increases food costs for consumers, from our
farms to your tables
Measure 118 isn't just bad for Oregon family farmers and
ranchers. It's harmful to all Oregonians. That's because most
and even food.
The tax would be assessed at each step in the production
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consumer, it will have been taxed multiple times, increasing
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Don't hurt Oregon agriculture. Please vote NO on Measure
118.
Oregon Farm Bureau
(This information furnished by Greg Addington, Executive
Director, Oregon Farm Bureau.)
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#3. The tax doesn't pay for itself, so it takes away money trom
schools, police, wildfire funding, and health care.
#4. Pro -Measure 118 activists say it will reduce poverty, but
handing out $750 - $1,600 cash to the homeless, as Oregon
is surrounded by two top 10 homeless states (California,
Washington) will surely attract thousands to move here to
pick up a free $1,600 check (along with the free -crack pipes,
free tents- free ta frpp rinthpS) 9nme of America's_•est
homeless populations are just miles from Oregon.
#5. Some Oregon students studying abroad may not get the
rebate check while foreign students studying for a single
term in Oregon will get cash -- and may get it when they have
returned home and spend their Oregon cash abroad. So,
Oregon may be exporting cash out-of-state.
#6. Since Oregon is a top addiction state, dumping $1,600
cash on tens of thousands of addicts may be just the thing
that ends up killing them.
every rapist, tax cheat, wife beater, gang leader in prison?
Every Oregon resident gets a rebate.
Visit us on our daily political news website
Oregon Watchdog.com
The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
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locally produced food to people in and around Portland.
Our three Zupan's Markets locations provide jobs, support
charitable work and connect Oregon farmers and producers
to people eager to support local businesses.
By imposing the largest tax increase in Oregon history,
Measure 118 would create enormous challenges for our
business, our associates and the many Oregon producers
who we purchase products from.
Measure 118 would impose a $6.8 Billion annual tax on sales
that would affect all Oregonians; and not in a good way.
The 3% tax would apply directly to businesses with more
than $25 million per year in Oregon sales. But that tax would
be passed on to those businesses' customers, which would
The cost of doing business in Oregon would rise, whether
you're a blueberry farmer or a family -owned market. Some
businesses would not survive, and others would have no
choice but to pass along their increased costs. Measure 118
locally owned businesses.
Though Measure 118s California backers claim that it would
help lower -income Oregonians, its costly tax would raise
prices of basic necessities for all Oregonians, regardless of
their income. It contains no exemption for food, medicine,
clothing and other things Oregonians need just to survive.
Measure 118 is just bad policy. It couldn't be better designed
to hurt the little guy, whether that's a family -owned business,
a local farmer or a family struggling to make ends meet in an
already expensive state.
Please join us in voting NO on 118.
(This inform tion furnished by Mia NoreD -nf t1l.
Northwest Grocery Retail Association.) a
Argument in Opposition
Duckwall Fruit is a generational, family -owned business.
Many of the orchardists who supply us with produce are
also family -owned businesses. These growers, along with
our employees and the entire Duckwall Fruit family, are
world.
Measure 118 would make that harder to do. Ifleasure 118 is
not a corporate income tax. It's a tax on sales that applies
cven if our business has low profit margins or loses money.
It's also a tax that can compound at multiple stages of the
making businesses like ours less competitive.
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#otherthings as a result. This will directly hurt our growers.
this tax. They also don't have to deal with the repercussions,
such as even higher inflation, and even more expensive
groceries and other necessities.
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 118.
(This information furnished by Sara Duckwall, Duckwall Fruit.)
Argument in Opposition
O • for Food & Shelter is a non-profit coalition of
farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other natural resource
industry professionals. Our members grow food and trees
that support Oregon families. We promote science -based
policy, innovation, and stewardship to ensure food and fiber
security in Oregon and beyond. At our core, we represent
communities of working Oregonians — the true environmental
stewards of our farms, forests, and communities.
Measure 118 would be bad not only for our members, but for
all Oregonians.
According to Oregon's nonpartisan Legislative Revenue
Office, Measure 118 would implement a massive $6.8 Billion
tax on sales in Oregon. It would be the largest tax increase
in Oregon history, shouldered by Oregon businesses and
consumers statewide.
As a 3% tax on Oregon sales over $25 million per year, it
may appear to only hurt large businesses. But that's not
true. Measure 118's costs would be passed to the purchaser,
whether that's another business or an individual. And the
tax would apply to every sales transaction, which means an
Oregon -made product might be taxed multiple times as it
moves from manufacturer through distributor, retailer, and
ultimately the consumer. That makes Measure 118 more
costly than a traditional sales tax.
And because Measure 118 provides no exemptions, prices
would go up for everything Oregonians buy, including food,
clothing, energy, and housing. The increases would occur at a
time when consumers are already reeling from high inflation
and struggling to keep pace.
The out-of-state funders of Measure 118 are selling it as
a tax on big businesses that will deliver "free money" to
Oregonians. But this money is not free.
The only thing Measure 118 would deliver is a huge and
costly tax on sales in Oregon, and even higher prices for
basic goods and services, including food and fiber. Please
vote NO.
Katie Murray, Executive Director, Oregonians for Food &
Shelter
(This information furnished by Diann Washburn, on behalf of
Katie Murray.)
The Oregon Beverage Alliance is made up of local brewers,
winemakers, cidermakers, distillers and their supply and
hospitality partners. Oregon is home to 300 breweries, 1,000
wineries, 1,400 vineyards, 70 cideries, 100 distilleries, 73
distributors and 10,000 restaurants, creating hundreds of
thousands of good -paying jobs and more than $17 billion a
year in economic activity for the state. Beer, wine, cider and
spirits are an essential part of Oregon's economy and identity.
With the highest cost increases in generations and record
closures, raising taxes would only make it harder for these
local businesses to survive.
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disasters and a two-year pandemic, these local businesses
need the sumit 6 lawmakers and the i b
118 would make things worse by implementing the largest
tax increase in Oregon history. This $6.8 billion tax on sales
would add a new 3% tax at every stage of the production
process — making it far more costly than a traditional sales
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Measure 118 would force breweries, wineries, cideries and
distilleries to increase prices, move out of state or shutter
entirely — Oregon is already one of the most expensive places
to do business but we're here investing in our communities
and creating jobs because we care.
Overall, 74% of Oregonians oMose increasing taxes on beer
wine, cider and spirits, according to a widely cited Patinkin
Research Strategies poll. Oregon is known around the world
for these products. To continue to serve our communities,
on's breweries wineries cideries distilleries restaurants
and bars need certainty and stability in the tax code. And
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in moderation to mark occasions.
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 118.
(This information furnished by Erik Lukens, on behalf of the
Oregon Beverage Alliance.)
Argument in Opposition
Manufacturing Council of Ore-qon OunasesiMeasure 118
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represents manufacturers of all sizes across the state. If
livinA in Oregon will go up.
Measure 118 would impose the largest tax increase of any
kind in Oreoon history. The $6.8 Billion tax burden generated
ultimately all Oregonians would pay forthis.
Measure 118's out-of-state backers want us to believe that
the tax would be paid only by companies with more than
$25 million per year in Oregon sales. But taxes on sales are
inevitably passed on to consumers like you, me, and my
small businesses.
That's because it could tax Oregon sales at every stage of a
product's lifecycle and supply chain, which begins with raw
materials and ends with the consumer. A product might be
taxed several times before the end user buys
Oregon's manufacturers provide high -paying jobs, but
Measure 118 would make us less competitive and put some
to pass along these increased costs because they compete
against manufacturers in other states and countries who
would not be affected by Measure 118's massive tax. Many
Oregon manufacturers would have to absorb higher costs
caused by the tax regardless of their profitability and some
will either close or move out of state.
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Measure 118.
Jim Fitzhenry
Chair, Manufacturing Council of Oregon
Co -Owner, Roy Manufacturing and Profile Laser
(This information furnished by Angela Wilhelms, on behalf of
Jim Fitzhenry)
Argument in Opposition
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All of us at Miles Fiberglass are proud of what we do. But
Measure 118 would make our work much more difficult.
o Measure 118 wulo d create a 3% tax on sales•ver $25
million annually. Our company isn't big enough to pay the
tax directly. But it would hurt us - and all other Oregon
businesses - regardless.
Measure 118 would increase the cost of the things we use,
which include fiberglass, resins, coloring agents, ene
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have no choice but to pass along some of those added cost
to our customers.
But we can't always pass along costs. Miles Fiberglass doe
a lot of contract work for businesses that could simply use
other vendors. If we raised prices, we'd create an incentive
for our customers to look for vendors in lower -cost states.
Our business would suffer, and our ability to maintain
employment would as well.
If Measure 118 passes, it would hurt many, many compani&_
in Oregon in similar ways. Some will adjust better than �1
others, but all of them will see their competitiveness cleclin
Many will hire fewer people and look for opportunities to
invest outside of Oregon.
Oregon has a proud tradition of family -owned businesses.
Some of them are on their fifth or even sixth generation of
familv leadershi!p,. Measure 118 would threaten that traditi
for many companies like mine.
Please ioin me in votina NO.
(This information furnished by Paloma Sparks, on behalf of
Lori Olund.) I
Oregon's oldest small businesses have closed
• Knucltson's Jewelers, Roseburg, closed after 134 years
• LaRog Brothers closed after 113 years
• Oregon's own Knecht's Auto Parts closed after 75 years
• Portland's oldest sports bar, Claudia's, closed after 60
years
• Oregon's oldest Jewish deli, Kornblatt's, closed
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Entire industriesared in
* Oregon has lost nearly 900 farms since Covid
* More breweries closed than opened in 2024
* 5 lumber mills closed in 2024
Under Measure 118. these headlines will oniv oet worse.
Not your average tax on sales.
Under Measure 118, everything you buy at the store will havz
already been taxed several times, hurting small businesses
and working families struggling to make ends meet because
of high prices.
Hurts small businesses and workers.
Oregon's small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
Most small businesses won't pay the tax, but they will have
to deal with its impact: increased prices for us and our
employees.
This tax hurts those who are struggling
Business Association.)
M. Mart is all about local. Our dairy cows are raised locally
on Lochmead Farms, and our milk and ice cream products
are processed at Lochmead Dairy. Keeping it local means
maintaining a presence in our community and sharing our
locally sourced products with consumers.
Measure 118 concerns us because of its negative local
impacts on our community and our customers.
We've been located in the South Willamette Valley for more
than 60 years. That's where our family dairy farm started,
and that's where we built our milk and ice cream processing
facility. But Measure 118 doesn't recognize the benefits of
keewiw it local. Instead, it would substantialli raise our costs
use in our ice cream, to the final products that are sold at our
Dari Mart Stores and fuel stations.
Dari Mart is an integrated business. finder 1,11easure 118, the
products we sell will have been taxed multiple times before
they reach consumers. In addition to our homegrown dairy
products, the products we sell come from food or beverage
manufacturers and distributors that Measure 118 would also
tax. When their costs rise, the prices they charge us go up.
much as 12% in many cases. It's a tax on a tax.
Its promoters say Ifleasure 118 would only impact large
corporations, but that's false. Convenience stores, like Dari
Mart, operate on paper -thin margins. The flawed design of
Measure 118 taxes sales, not profits, and would put us at a
substantial competitive disadvantage.
W and I - 118 wnuld hurt nur
business and raise the orices our customers -pay. Everyone in
our community will be hurt by Measure 118 when prices rise
for groceries, gas and other everyday essentials.
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 118.
Dari Mart Stores
Argument in Opposition
Vote NO on Measure 118: Protect Oregon's Communities of
Color
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specific community -based organizations, strongly urges a
NO vote on Measure 118. This poorly designed measure puts
our communities at risk —if passed, it will reduce our state's
ability to fund critical programs and services.
Public investments in social services, education, health, and
more are essential to a thriving state. But Measure 118 would
divert vitally needed funds from the state's general fund,
which is the lifeline for the social services that are critical
for the health and well-being of Oregon families. Both our
schools and programs that provide healthcare, housing, and
access to resources that are vital for our communities,
particularly communities of color who have been under-
resourced. These are the very programs that help level the
playing field and offer a pathway to self-determination and
prosperity. On top of reducing resources to fund programs,
with Measure 118, vulnerable families receiving federal
removed entirely.
At the Coalition of Communities of Color, we work to address
the socioeconomic disparities and institutional racism that
impact our families and communities. We believe in building
the capacity of communities of color to advance policy
agendas that support justice and equity and do not cause
harm to our basic programs that help all Oregonians thrive.
Measure 118 runs counter to our goals as it puts this at risk.
Please vote NO on Measure 118.
County Commissioners Across Oregon Urge NOvnMeasure
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wmrepresent blue and red counties, and urban and rural
counties. wehave varied different positions nnissues facing
our communities. But one thing weare united onioour
opposition uoMeasure na.
Measure 11oioatax onthe sale o,goods and services that will
result higher prices for all consumers. That means higher prices
for you and umasindividuals, for the small businesses some nf
ueown, and even for the local governments we operate.
erOnorthvveot'arespected economic analysis firm based in
Oregon, estimates that state and local governments will see
their own costs go"pbvmnestimated $63omillion annually
because ofMeasure 11n.That's $e3nmillion out the door
without any increase orimprovement ,oservices, without any
benefit toOregonians orcommunities across the state.
Measure 110would take Oregon inthe wrong direction,
forcing local governments, small businesses and citizens
topay more for everyday goods and services. Food, fuel,
insurance, medicine and momany other things will cost more.
After all, free money ianever free.
Why ioMeasure 11aeoexpensive? utaxes sales inOregon
not just once, but atevery step ofthe production process
that happens inour state. |tcreates atax onetax, potentially
multiple times over.
Beyond that, ucreates aneed for more bureaucracy tv
administer the program, investigate fraud and determine how
this thing will work.
We urge you to learn more at NOonMeasure118.com and join
uuinvoting mOonthis costly, flawed measure.
County Commissioners:
Kevin Cameron, Marion County
Tim Freeman, Douglas County
Jeremy Gordon, Polk County
Craig Pope, Polk County
Todd Nash, Wallowa County
uenneThompson, C|atuopCounty
Tony 0000ne.Deschutes County
John Sweet, Coos County
Will Tucker, Linn County
Margaret xxagr.u*r,Columbia County
(This information furnished byKevin Camernn.)
Oregon. Our association is proud to represent businesses of
all sizes and in a wide variety of industries.
Measure 118 will be harmful for the businesses we serve
across the state because it taxes sales not income or f, S.
In addition, the domino effect of this measure will increase
prices on consumer goods, which will have a dramatic
impact on the businesses and the communities we serve.
Our goal is to help our members thrive so they can provide
jobs and strengthen communities. Measure 118 will hinder
our goal and limit the opportunity for all businesses to gain
economic prosperity.
We urge voters to say "NO" to Measure 118.
the Black Business Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
The Oregon Wine Council is firmly opposed to Measure 118,
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beloved by Oregonians.
By the time a bottle of wine found its way into a customer's
sho r.,qrt it miaht have been subiected to several levels
of taxation because of Measure 118. That's because the
measure, unlike a typical sales tax, would impose a tax at
every stage of production in Oregon, beginning with the fuel
used by a grape grower and ending with the sale by a grocery
store. The measure would impose taxes upon taxes upon
taxes that would ultimately be paid by Oregonians.
The measure also would erode the competitiveness of an
iconic Oregon industry. We are a small but mighty wine
state, producing 1% of the United States's wine production
regularly win over 20% of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines
in the United States. Your local wineries would be unable to
pass along higher tax costs resulting from this measure, and
some would inevitably close.
Measure 118 is a costly experiment funded by pro -tax
advocates from out-of-state.
Oregonians who value affordable food, family businesses,
and Oregon businesses should oppose it.
(This information furnished by Fawn Barrie.)
Argument in Opposition
Oregon Business & Industry represents more than 1,600
businesses in Oregon, over 80% of which are small
businesses. Measure 118's out-of-state funders want
OBI members know that this is false. So do Oregonians
Measure 118 would increase costs significantly for ALL
Oregon businesses, for their employees, and for everyone
else. As a result, operating a business in Oregon would
become much more difficult. So would simply living here.
The measure - the largest tax increase in state history -
would drive up the cost of food, fuel, medicine, clothing and
everything else Oregonians buy.
Oregon's businesses are the foundation of the state's
prosperity. They create jobs, generate tax revenue and
support other businesses. Measure 118 would erode this
would pay this tax even when operating at a loss.
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a result, it can be difficult for Oregon businesses to compete
with businesses elsewhere. Measure 118 would further erode
our competitiveness.
Measure 118 would affect Oregon families just as
dramatically. Because many commercial transactions occur
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it up. The multiple layers of taxation would increase costs
more dramatically than a traditional sales tax.
Measure 118's backers dangle "free money" in the hope that
Oregonians will fail to consider the $6.8 Billion annual tax's
inflationary effects. But O_reoonians are smarter than that. We
know that "free" money is never free.
Please join us in voting NO.
Oregon Business & Industry Association
(This information furnished by Angela Wilhelms, President,
Oregon Business & Industry.)
We often face difficult decisions, including balancing the
This measure will make life more expensive for families and
cause major cuts to services •
Ore onians rely on. If vou want
voting no.
As leaders of the legislative committees responsible for
revenue and spending, we cannot let out-of-state interests
push bad public policy onto Oregonians.
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budget. The nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office (LRO)
reported that Measure 118 could create a three billion dollar
hole in the state's General Fund - almost ten percent of what
we have to fund critical services like addiction services and
more.
ITleasure 118 would increase prices on goods and services
including groceries, gas, housing and even medicine. LRO
also reported that Measure 118 would reduce growth in
wages, income, jobs, and population. Finally, Measure 118
would create an administrative burden as the state figures
out who is eligible and how to estimate rebates, process
and Prevent fraud. It's also likelv that Measure 118
would be tied up in litigation for years.
None of this is helpful.
We believe Oregon needs to have a serious conversation
about making sure Oregonians have enough money in their
pockets and about the state's overall tax structure. We're
ready to lead robust, transparent, and difficult discussions
We urge Oregonians to study the proposal, learn about its
costly implications, and join us in voting no.
Senator Kate Lieber and Representative Tawna Sanchez,
Co -Chairs, Joint Ways & Means Committee
Senator Mark Meek, Chair, Senate Revenue Committee
Representative Nancy Nathanson, Chair, House Revenue
Committee
(This information furnished by Kate Lieber, State Senator.)
Argument in Opposition
1. Taxes Are Already Too High!
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of the highest business tax burdens in the co-untry—Another
report found that Oregonians spend more money on taxes
than 48 other states. Measure 118 would make it worse!
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Your Tax Dollars to Violent Criminals!
Because Measure 118 applies to any Oregon resident,
it would, in effect, send $750 - $1,600 checks to rapists,
murderers, and even kidnappers serving time in prison for
their heinous crimes.
6. Inviting More Homeless to Oregon!
inviting more homeless to come live on our streets!
Visit us on our daily political news website
OregonWatchdog.com
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higher taxes and government waste for 25 years.
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
PASSES.
Oregon's housing crisis is our state's highest priority —but
this measure will make it worse. We must vote no to protect
Oregonians from even higher housing costs.
Here's why Measure 118 is so bad for housing and families:
Measure 118 taxes sales, not profits. This 3% tax could
be levied every single time a product is sold in Oregon —
even from business to business. This means that every
board, every window, every nail could be taxed 3%. Not
just once: but every time a product changes hands before
construction is complete. That's as much as five times in
the housing industry!
• This is an exponential tax, not a regular sales tax. Most
sales taxes are paid by consumers once at the end of a
product's life cycle. Instead, Measure 118 levies a 3% tax
at every step of the distribution chain in Oregon, creat-
ing taxes on taxes on taxes, and causing an exponential
increase in housing costs.
• Affordable homebuilders will lose. Even businesses that
provide housing to low-income families at low profit
margins will have to pay, making it even more difficult foi
projects to pencil.
• Businesses losing money still have to pay. Measure 118
requires all businesses, even ones losing money, to pay
the tax. Because this is a tax on sales not profits. This is
the difference between builders staying afloat and going
under. We need MORE homebuilding companies, not
fewer, to bring down housing costs.
• Housing will be more expensive. Home builders already
pay hefty fees d o an•csts—sometimes adding as much as
40% to the cost of a home. If Measure 118 passes, expect
even higher costs, making it harder to provide affordable
homes.
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(This information furnished by JODI L HACK, On behalf of
Oregon Home Builders Association.)
Argument in Opposition
Oregon retailers employ more than 425,000 people and
is a crucial part of everyday lives, serving people across
the state with goods from Oregon and beyond. Large and
small retailers throughout Oregon would see costs increase
significantly if Measure 118 passes.
The millions of Orecionians who rely on retail would see
Rrices increase, too.
Measure 118 is a damaging and costly tax on sales. It would
apply a 3% tax on a company's annual total sales in Oregon
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This tax would a!aply directly to retai increasing the Prices
of ever thing 1� n 11 din food, c othin . home goods,
toiletries, toys, fuel and medicine.
While Oregon's independent and main street retailers might
not pay the tax directly, the costs of many things they buy
would rise, and these costs would ultimately get passed to
consumers. That could be inventory, but it also could be
commercial rent -•ice su lectr"city to power the store
or even internet service to run a payment system.
Ultimately these costs are paid by customers, whether the
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at a terrible time as Oregonians have struggled with rising
inflation. It's already expensive to run a business in Oregon,
and most retailers operate on very low margins.
The out-of-state backers who brought us Measure 118 are
selling the idea of "free money." But Oregonians are smart
enou.wh not to bUiN it, After all. it's Oreyonians who would end
UP paying for this nearly $7 Billion annual tax.
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NOonMeasure118.com and vote NO.
(This information furnished by Erik Lukens, on behalf of the
Oregon Retail Council.)
Measure 118 will cost you money. That is an inescapable
logical result. The rebates being promied to taxpayers come
directly from what is essentially a sales tax on medium to
large size businesses — which consumers will have to pay.
Those who think they can fool taxpayers pretend that taxes on
gross receipts are not a sales tax. It is, however, essentially a
sales tax.
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on the gross receipts of most businesses in Oregon with a
total gross income of more than $1 million. They must pay the
tax whether they make a profit or not. This includes almost
every single company you do business with. Each company
must simply pass the cost on to you. Otherwise, they would
go out of business. Nobody can afford to pay to work! When
costs go up 0.57%, consumers must pay that 0.57%.
by at least 3%. It will be more than 3% because suppliers of
the stores you purchase from must pay a gross tax of 3%
too if they are in Oregon. This means the tax will compound
and any supplier that can will move out of the state. When
companies move away, employment also decreases.
The money being promised to each voter will not cover the
voter's increased cost. You will pay more each year than you
do now.
the money to voters. In reality, voters will pay the taxes and
lose overall.
Noah Robinson, PhD
State Senate Candidate, District 2
(This information furnished by Noah Robinson, Noah
Robinson for Oregon Senate.)
Argument in Opposition
I am a retired teacher who remains an active advocate for
teachers, schools and students as a member of OEA-
Retired, the Oregon Education Association's retired teacher
organization. I have also been an advocate for the rights and
wellbeing of seniors through volunteer work with multiple
organizations. I have taken a close look at Measure 118 and
here is why I will be voting NO:
Measure 118 would take money away from students,
teachers and schools
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Office, Measure 118 woions of dollars out of
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schools.
Measure 118 would increase the cost of learning
increase prices for everything from textbooks to pencils. This
would demand more money from school district budgets,
would cost teachers more who pay out of their own pocket
for the classroom, and would cost Oregon families more for
school supplies, clothing and other necessities.
Measure 118 is bad for seniors
and more.
Atypical Oregon household spends $11,000 more each year
to maintain the same standard of living they had in 2021.
Measure 118 would increase costs even further creating
hardship for Oregon's seniors.
Measure 118 is a threat to Oregon's public education future
and will hurt our senior citizens. Join me in voting NO on
ivie.vsure 118.
Ray Johnson
Member, OEA-Retired
Former Member, Elders in Action Commission
(This information furnished by Erik Lukens, on behalf of Ray
Johnson, 0EA-Retired.)
Argument in Opposition
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1934, selling pears and specialty food products nationwide,
and we are prou•d to celebrate the company's 90th
anniversary this year. Our company has survived everything
from economic downturns to full-blown recessions. Through
it all, our commitment to Oregon hasn't wavered, and today
we employ a large workforce in the Rogue Valley, ranging
from general labor positions to executive leaders in our
community.
Measure 118 puts Oregon -based companies and suppliers at 7
this will impact jobs located here in Oregon and increase the
cost of our products, resulting in higher prices for Oregon
consumers.
In its 90 years as an Oregon business, Harry & David has
never faced a tax proposal as costly and damaging as
Measure 118. It's a tax on sales, not profits. That means that
even businesses making little or no profit would still have to
pay. That's arbitrary and unfair, and will harm Oregon farms
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from many suppliers. Each step in the creation of these
gifts in Oregon could be taxed at 3%. Economists in the
"tax pyramiding."
Measure 118 is costly, unfair, and damaging to Oregon
businesses and consumers. We urge you to vote NO.
This in wim-7forma tionArnised bi Edward E. Ford
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Taxpayers Association of Oregon urges NO on Measure 118
Every rapist
Every murderer
Every felon
Every child molester
Every wife beater
Every I.D. thief
Every car thief
Every gang leader
Every drug dealer
Every tax cheat
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Measure 118 gives every resident a free rebate check, whi
includes every Oregon prisoner. I
316.022 who has resided in this state in the aciaregate more
than 200 da of the eligibility year."
Criminals will get their rebate check just for residing in
Oregon for more than 200 days.
They will get a rebate check Just like they -got a federal COV
stimulus check.
The idea that we are raising taxes on businesses and taking
existing revenue schools, public safety, housing, and forest
management to reward virtually every violent felon in Oreg
is ridiculous, reckless, and immoral.
Stop the cash dump on Oregon's criminals - NO ON
MEASURE 118!
Visit us on our daily political news website
OregonWatchdoci.com
The Taxpayers rciati*n vf #reS,#,n has prttected y#V, fr#
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
MEASURE 118 THREATENS YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY
Oregon's pharmacy industry is on the brink of collapse. Our
only Alaska faring worse. From 2008 to 2022, the number
of pharmacies in Oregon plummeted from 681 to 499. Last
o year alne, 36 pharmacies closed, with expected closures
in 2024 on pace to beat that number —most of them being
independent pharmacies.
PHARMACIES ARE CRITICAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Pharmacists are Oregon's most accessible health care
providers, interacting with patients more frequently than
physicians. They offer medication management, vaccines,
health advice, and more.
MEASURE 118 WILL FORCE MORE PHARMACIES TO CLOSE
Measure 118 imposes a 3% tax on sales at every stage of
production and sale in Oregon, with no exemptions for
medicine or other healthcare products we provide. Many
pharmacies already operate at a loss due to inadequate
reimbursements and excessive fees from Pharmacy Benefit
Managers on the prescriptions they fill.
This tax will further increase costs on everything in our
stores, from prescription medications to over-the-counter
items like Tylenol. National chains, which will be directly
taxed by Measure 118, are already shutting down locations
across Oregon, and Measure 118 could drive them out of the
Oregon retail pharmacy business altogether.
MEASURE 118 WILL CREATE MORE AND LARGER
PHARMACY DESERTS - REDUCING ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING
MEDICINES
In rural Oregon, some pharmacies are the only option for
hundreds of square miles, and many patients already drive
an hour or more for prescriptions. Measure 118 will force
more closures, expanding pharmacy deserts and making it
pharmacies will face additional burdens, leading to longer
wait times and higher costs for patients.
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PLEASE VOTE NO ON MEASURE 118!
(This information furnished by Paloma Sparks, on behalf of
Oregon State Pharmacy Association.)
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Oregon unions represent hundreds of thousands of
Oregonians who clock in everyday to make Oregon run. W
build power for working people and fight for a fair and jus
economy for all. We are nurses, firefighters, educators, sch
employees, grocery workers, construction workers, steel-
workers, and more. I
We urge a NO vote.
municipal budgets."
-Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
"Measure 118 will ultimately take an incredibly harmful toll
on the public services that Oregonians rely on: from drain-
ing resources to maintain and improve our roads and public
students, to disinvesting in critical public safety programs,
Measure 118 will hurt working families across the state."
- Oregon AFL-CIO
"Measure 118 will increase the cost of construction sig-
nificantly by raising the price of building materials. Higher
construction costs means fewer projects, resulting in Union
job loss and mass layoffs in the skilled trades and more
able housing inventory."
- Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council
"Measure 118 will divert critical resources away from public
would even go to the wealthiest Oregonians. Reducing the
is a terrible deal for Oregon and will endanger critical state
services that support our most vulnerable communities and
help keep our state moving forward."
- NW Oregon Labor Council
Join Oregon's workers and VOTE NO ON MEASURE 118
Measure 118 is also opposed by:
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Education Association
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association
SEW Oregon
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors, Oregon and
SW Washington
above -listed labor unions.)
Argument in Opposition
Measure 118 - Hidden Sales Tax on Everyday Items like
Groceries, Prescriptions, Housing Goods and Clothing
GROCERY SHOPPERS SHOULD VOTE NO ON MEASURE 118
As the State's leading voice for local, family -owned and
Ericary retail stires we YjrSe yryr N* vita
on Measure 118.
Measure 118 is a gross sales tax, meaning sales are taxed at
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shoppers.
While Measure 118 will affect all businesses in Oregon,
grocery retailers and suppliers will be hit hardest. Oregon's
nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office found that the share
of taxes paid by wholesale and retail would increase from
29% to 41 %!
will be stacked on a product from the farm to the truck to the
supplier to the store.
As fuel, labor, and all costs continue to rise, Measure 118—
the largest proposed tax in Oregon's history —would further
squeeze already tight business margins and consumer
wallets.
Proponents claim businesses could absorb Measure 118's
$6.8 billion sales tax, but this is unfeasible for grocery stores,
which operate on already thin margins —often far lower than
the proposed 3% tax. Measure 118 could erase profits entirely
for some grocers and many would not survive, and others
would have no choice but to pass along their increased costs.
At a time when many families are struggling to pay their
monthly bills, this unfair tax on groceries will drive up costs
even further for everyday Oregonians.
That's why the Northwest Grocery Retail Association is
urging a NO vote on Measure 118.
Please find out more at NOonMeasure118.com and please
join us in voting NO.
(This information furnished by Mia Noren, on behalf of the
Northwest Grocery Retail Association.)
Oregon Truckers urge NO vote on Measure 118: Too costly to
consumers
For more than 80 years, members of the Oregon Trucking
Association have been bringing products to businesses in
Oregon. We're committed to keeping stores stocked and
ready for Oregon consumers. We pride ourselves on being an
integral part of our economy and serving all Oregonians.
The Oregon Trucking Association is strongly opposed to
Measure 118's reckless tax on sales.
Measure 118 impacts all businesses in Oregon, large and
small. In fact, Measure 118 is far more damaging for small
businesses than for large companies. Measure 118 would
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with the big national chains.
Measure 118 could easily be referred to as a "stealth sales
tax." It would make it more expensive to deliver products to
Oregon's family farms, small businesses, and local shops - a
price you pay at the checkout line. This is in large part due
to the increased taxes on fuel, which drives up the cost of
moving products significantly.
Big chains often distribute and sell their products, so those
products might only be subject to a single 3% tax. But
local businesses often get products through independent
manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors who would each
pay the 3% tax along the way. Local businesses and their
customers would face a "tax on a tax on a tax" that is even
more costly.
This measure does nottax profits, it taxes sales - and it will
end up being paid by Oregon consumers through higher
prices on nearly everything we buy, such as food, clothing,
medicine, fuel, and other necessities.
Measure 118 isn't about large, out-of-state corporations. It hits
small businesses and consumers in a way that we have never
seen in our state.
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 118.
Oregon Trucking Association
(This information furnished by LIGIA VISAN, Oregon Trucking
Association.)
Argument in Opposition
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more than 80% of our members are being small businesses
we strongly oppose Measure 118. This so-called "tax on big
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businesses. I
Visit NOonMeasure118.com to read the objective research
that shows just how costly this tax on sales would be to
consumers, small businesses, and Oregon's economy.
Just last , r,, a d' rse_gn_u,#oJ_r_,)mmunitv leaders endorsed
a three-year pause on new taxes to let Portlanders catch our
breath on rising costs. Measure 118 does the opposite.
We need to increase accountability and transparency and
pay, not pass a massive tax on sales with no accountability
or spending limits.
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Measure 118 would tax sales, not profits. A business
could lose money, be unprofitable, yet still have to pay
this enormous new tax. There's no doubt this would force
companies to raise prices, cut jobs, or both. This discourages
start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovative growth.
r1leasure 118 isn't just one tax, it's a "tax on a tax.ff' For
many products sold in Oregon, 118 would add a tax on sales
at each step in the supply chain. By the time a product goes
from a manufacturer to a packaging company to a distributor
and then to a retailer, it may have been taxed multiple times
before finally reaching the consumer. This type of "tax on a
tax" would make Oregon products more expensive compared
to their competitors.
highest in the country. Measure 118 would make local Oreg
businesses less competitive with out-of-state and national
corporations, drive more jobs and revenue out of the state,
and hurt our local economies.
Measure 118 Would Mean Higher Consumer Prices — At the
Worst Possible Time
By implementing the largest tax increase in Oregon history,
Measure 118 would increase prices for everyday goods and
An services that Oregonians rely on — including beverages.]
of living and inflation is already out of control.
Please join members of Oregon's non-alcoholic beverage
industry and vote NO on Measure 118.
Oregon Beverage Association (OBA)
Bruce Hanna, President, OBA & Timber Country Coca-Cola
Andy Moore, Vice -President OBA & Co -President Bigfoot
Beverages
(This information furnished by Hasina E Wittenberg, on
behalf of Bruce Hanna and Andy Moore, Oregon Beverage
Association.) I
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Measure 118 creates a massive new bureaucracy. Proponents Here is the proof:
claim this $6.8 billion tax hike would be "rebated" to "eligible Top 10 Homeless States (1) Top 10 High Tax States (2)
individuals". The state's own revenue department estimates
needing 199 new employees just to determine eligibility and 1. Washington DC 1. California
fight fraud. 2. New York 2. Hawaii
Vote NO on Measure 118—it's not what Oregon needs 3. Vermont 3. New Jersey
(This information furnished by Jonathan Isaacs, Executive Vice 4. Oregon 4. Oregon
President, Portland Metro Chamber.)
5. California 5. Minnesota
Argument in Opposition 6. Hawaii 6. Washington DC
Oregon Beverage Association urges NO on Measure 118 7. Washington 7. New York
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employing over 4,000 people across the state.
Measure 118 is a deeply flawed measure that would hurt our
member companies, their employees, and all Oregonians.
a tax on sales — not profits. That means Oregon businesses
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8. Alaska 8. Vermont
9. Maine 9. Iowa
10. Massachuttes 10. Wisconsin
The six states with the worst homelessness problem have
some of the highest taxes in the county.
vou reate Poverty. Don't buv the lie that taxes cL n v
-- it only makes it worse.
If you raise more taxes -- you get more homeless. JAre you
ready for more homeless in Oregon? If not, vote No on
Measure 118.
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higher taxes and government waste for 25 years.
Source: (1) USA Facts, 312912024 (2) H & R Block, 2021 Income
Tax Data
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Dear Oregonians,
Ballot Measure 118: Vote NO for Corporate Tax Revenue
Rebate for Residents Initiative
This Initiative is baiting citizens of Oregon for an annual
$750.00 "Rebate" check!
1 . This "free money" rebate allows for an annual payment
to go to persons residing in Oregon for at least 200 days,
regardless of citizenship.
2. Currently, the law requires corporations pay the higher
of either a taxable income rate or a corporate minimum
tax. This initiative eliminates the minimum corporate tax
and adds an additional 3% tax on sales over 25 million,
telling us the 3% increased tax is for the purpose of
these refund checks - not a tax plan for state revenue. If
adopted and revenue shortfalls occur, will Oregonians
get their rebate? How would shortfalls be made up?
3. Supporters of 118 are Pacific Green Party, Oregon
Progressive Party and the Progressive Democrats of
America. The writers declare this socialist handout
rebate will reduce child poverty by 26% but no roadmap
of how. This appears to be a step in the direction of a
paltry universal income payment to residents of our
state.
4. Oregon Business and Industry does NOT support
this initiative due to the rising tax burden on Oregon
businesses. They identify tax increases of 29% since
2019. Additional tax burden increases difficulty for
employers to operate in Oregon.
5. Oregon's long-established corporate tax on sales
contributes significantly to the state budget. This
corporate tax structure only earmarks funds exclusively
for individual rebates. It will not bring long term benefit
to any Oregonian. It is merely a socialist redistribution of
wealth on the backs of our treasured state businesses.
6. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 118! $750.00 a year sells out our
businesses, our state job market and our most treasured
cities in the state.
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to Oregonians.
There's no Quarantee that Measure 118 revenue will be sPent
in the way its promoters claim. It is a blank check to the
politicians with no accountability to voters.
Measure 118 is a costly proposal that would be detrimental
to Oregon's food producers, small businesses, and
consumers, and it provides no accountability for how the
revenues would be spent. It deserves a NO vote.
Food Northwest
Representing Oregon food companies since 1914
(This information furnished by Dave Dillon, President, Food
Northwest.)
Argument in Opposition
In 2019, Oregon passed a similar multi -billion dollar gross
receipt tax. It forced 56 pharmacies to close, limiting
healthcare options for Oregonians.
pharmacies) because they could not afford the new tax.
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So... ask -_ourself... which one of -_our favorite businesses is
next to close by passing the next multi -billion dollar gross
receipts tax with Measure 118???
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higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
Chambers of Commerce across the state, representing tens
of thousands of Oregon's small businesses, nonprofits,
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opposed to Measure 118.
Measure 118's massive $6.8 Billion tax on sales would harm
Oregon consumers, small businesses, and employers. It
would also drive up costs significantly for everyday goods
and services that all Orewonians relo on, such as food-2naEW.
medicine, and other necessities.
Please join us in opposing Measure 118
Astoria -Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Boardman Chamber of Commerce
Canby Area Chamber of Commerce
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce
Heppner Chamber of Commerce
Keizer Chamber of Commerce
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Oregon State Chamber of Commerce
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Medford and Jackson County
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
(This information furnished by Jessica Chambers, Oregon
State Chamber of Commerce.)
MEASURE 118 WILL RIP OREGON'S ECONOMY
As an economics professor who's spent more than two
on Measure 118.
This isn't just bad policy - it's a threat to our state's economic
future.
Let's cut through the noise: Measure 118 isn't giving you free
back in the other.
1. Measure 118 slaps a 3% tax on corporate sales over
$25 million. Don't be fooled -this isn't just hitting big
corporations. This tax will rip through the entire economy,
driving up prices on everything from groceries to housing.
You will pay the price.
2. Those promised rebates? They're not what they seem.
The IRS will likely count your rebate as income, meaning
you could lose up to 22% to federal taxes. So much for your
"free" money.
3. There's no guarantee you'll even see these rebates. Future
lea.islatures coedirect this mone elsewhere. Don't
count on cash that might never arrive.
But the real danger is to Oregon's economic health.
This measure would drive businesses out of our state and
take jobs with them. We're in a competitive global economy.
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puts Oregon at a serious disadvantage.
The backers of this measure are selling a fantasy. They're
hoping you'll be so excited by the promise of "free money"
that you won't notice the economic damage it will cause.
Incomes will go down, prices will go up.
As an economist, I can tell you: There's no such thing as a free
lunch. Measure 118 comes with a hefty price tag - one that
Oregon can't afford to pay.
For the sake of our state's economic future-LiiLve-y�jou to vote
NO on Measure 118.
Dr. Eric Fruits
Adjunct Professor of Economics
President, Economics International Corp.
(This information furnished by Erik Lukens, on behalf of I.
Eric Fruits.)
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Measure 118 would drive costs even higher, harming
consumers and businesses like ours.
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insurance, not to mention costs for electricity, equipment,
cleaning supplies - even shopping carts!
This massive new tax - the biggest in Oregon history -
Measure 118, would increase the prices of what we buy. Thai
means it also would increase the prices of what we sell.
everyone living here. They conveniently fail to mention its
costs. Should it pass, all Oregonians, including those with
lower incomes, would struggle to pay higher prices for food
and other necessities.
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them, the taxes would compound. And businesses would
be taxed even if they had no profits! The effects would be
particularly painful for low -margin businesses like grocery
stores.
Please vote NO on Measure 118.
(This information furnished by Mia Noren, on behalf of the
Northwest Grocery Retail Association.)
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economic security.
Unfortunately, Measure 118 would likely trigger several
unintended, damaging consequences.
Schools and essential services would lose billions in
funding. If the measure were approved, billions of dollars
essential services would instead help pay for the rebates.
The measure would send rebates to everyone, including the
needs to be spent on addressing the state's most pressing
needs such as housing and child care- rather than on rebates
for those who do• n't need them.
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Nutrition Assistance Program, putting families at risk of
losing food stamps and other benefits. While the measure
tries to anticipate this problem by providing "hold harmless"
payments to make up the difference, these payments would
arrive well after families have lost their benefits and the
ensuing financial harm.
Oregonians would get fewer federal dollars. The "hold
harmless" payments would mean that a significant portion of
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meaning that part of the rebate would go to the IRS.
In sum, Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
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www.ocpp.org.
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(This information furnished by Alejandro Queral, Oregon
Center for Public Policy.)
Argument in Opposition
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future, and I will vote NO
Measure 118 Would Mean Higher Consumer Prices for Those
Already Struggling
Too many veterans struggle with homelessness,
unemployment, or disability. And too many more are on
limited, fixed incomes. This makes them vulnerable to the
Measure 118's $6.8 Billion tax on sales would increase the
cost of medical supplies, prescriptions, and other healthcare
items, placing a significant financial burden on those who
need them to maintain their health and quality of life.
Measure 118 would also increase prices on groceries, clothes,
housina_, and other eve . dav essentials,ti.in. this is not oart
of a promising future.
Measure 118 Would Hurt Oregon Small Businesses
After serving in the Marine Corps, I worked many jobs to
make a living, and in the last year, I started a small business.
This has given me independence and allowed me to spend
more time with my son, who has special needs. However, it
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like rent, electricity, and cleaning supplies have increased.
Measure 118 would increase these costs even more and
make Oregon businesses less competitive with out-of-
state companies not affected by it, hurting Oregon's local
economies.
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impact that it would have on me and thousands of other
veterans and small business owners across Oregon.
Chad Russell
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Sherwood
3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
Chad Russell.)
Argument in Opposition
Western States Carpenters and Associated Wall & Ceilir
Contractors of Oreoon OPPOSE Measure 118
Measure 118 promises 'free money,' but we all know such
claims always come with a big price tag. What it will do
is raise the price, in some cases substantially, on virtually
everything Oregonians buy. This includes food, access to
more.
Associated Wall & Ceiling Contractors of Oregon and the
Western States Carpenters — the people who make sure the
interior of your buildings are quality built, safe and durable
— know t hat Measure 118 will raise the price our customers,
Inflation has already hit all Oregonians in the past few years
and adding even greater inflation with this poorly developed
measure will simply make the cost of living rise even further.
That is not fair to working families or the businesses that
serve them.
Think about the magnitude of this tax. Estimates are that
Measure 118 tax will drain up to $7 billion every year from
companies that do business in our state. That will make it
harder for many businesses to keep costs down for their
customers, if they can stay doing business in Oregon at all.
Beyond the direct cost to consumers, it will also cost the
state hundreds of millions of dollars that will have to be cut
from schools for our children, medical care for the poor and
low-income and reducing other vital services. This would
be by far the biggest tax increase in Oregon's history, and
thus the biggest tax ever, due to higher prices, on everyday
Oregonians
Measure 118 is bad for Oregon's economy, bad for our
communities and bad for working Oregonians.
Please join us in voting no on Measure 118.
(This information furnished by Daniel Wattenburger, on behalf
of Western States Regional Council of Carpenters & AWCC.)
Argument in Opposition
We serve as mayors of very different cities across the state:
large and small, rural and urban, blue and red. We face
different issues, and we hold various positions on how to
One thing we have in common is that Measure 118 would be
a big problem for cities across Oregon. That's why we are
united in opposition to Measure 118.
Measure 118 is a tax on the sale of goods and services that
would result in higher prices for all consumers. That would
mean higher prices for individuals, for the small businesse
in our cities, and even for the local governments we
represent.
ECOnorthwest, a respected Oregon -based economics firm,
estimates that state and local governments would see their
costs increase by $630 million per year because of Measure
118. That's $630 million out the door without any increase o
improvement to services, without any benefit to Oregonian
or communities across the state.
Measure 118 would force cities, schools, main street
services. Food_q_as, school sunplies, insuranc medicine a is
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in Oregon. It would create a tax on a tax, potentially mUItipI
times over. I
Many cities are still reeling from the last time out-of-state
interests experimented in Oregon with disruptive policies. We
cannot afford to be another experiment.
We urge you to learn more at NOonMeasure118.com and join
us in voting NO on this costly, flawed measure.
Joe Buck, Mayor, Lake Oswego
Steve Callaway, Mayor, Hillsboro
Kenneth E. Jackola, Mayor, Lebanon
Alex Johnson 11, Mayor, Albany
Randy Sparacino, Mayor, Medford
Travis Stovall, Mayor, Gresham
John Turner, Mayor, Pendleton
Sean VanGorclon, Mayor, Springfield
(This information furnished by Erik Lukens, on behalf of the
above -listed mayors.)
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he opposes Measure 118
There are many good reasons to oppose r-Tleasure 118, but n-rg,
primary reason is simple: Measure 118 hurts my patients.
I care for many senior citizens on fixed budgets. Unlike other
state sales taxes, Measure 118 has no exemption for the
basics of life - medicine, utilities or food. I am concerned
for the health of my most vulnerable patients if they have to
choose between which of these they can afford. Because it
is a regressive tax, Measure 118 hurts the working poor an
those families struggling in this economy the most.
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that Measure 118's $6.8 Billion tax on sales would increase
rates at a time when they are already too high.
There is no logic to this tax. It's the only tax that I'm aware
of where the state actually makes money when you are sick
and require medications AND when you take your standard
medications to stay well. That's just wrong. Don't punish
Oregonians for •taking care of their health.
Under Measure 118, there's no guarantee the funds will be
use as its promoters promise. That's because the legislatur
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no accountability to voters. I cannot and will not support a
tax policy with no guarantee for where the money goes. My
F. tients deserve assurances, not empty promises.
Measure 118 would hurt my patients and all Oregonians.
Please join me and thousands of my medical colleagues in
voting NO on Measure 118.
Colin R. Cave, M.D.
Past President of Oregon Medical Association
Argument in Opposition
Tax Fairness Oregon Opposes Measure 118
for a fair, equitable, and efficient tax code.
We fight against tax breaks for large corporations and
wealthy individuals and for a more progressive tax system.
We've carefully studied Measure 118, and we find this
measure flawed.
Measure 118 is simple in concept and appeals to a principle
that TFO supports: increase taxes on large businesses
that have learned how to avoid taxes. However, without
substantial legislative changes it would reduce funds
state priorities.
Measure 118 will have long term impacts on our economy
and state budgets with unintended consequences.
• The distribution of funds to all Oregonians, regardless of
income, is wasteful resulting in fewer state resources for
those who need them most.
• It will require hundreds of new state employees to
manage the program.
• The tax is 700% largerthan our Corporate Activities Tax.
No other state has a gross receipts tax nearly this high.
• The business tax burden would be unevenly distributed
between individual businesses and industries. Industries
with small profit margins could pay most of their profits
in this tax unless they are able to increase prices.
• There are no exclusions for groceries, medicine or
housing.
• The size of the tax increase will make it difficult to find
additional future revenue sources for schools, universi-
ties, mental health and housing.
• It is a risky, untested, social experiment.
• We should instead, expand existing, proven programs
helping low-income Oregonians like our Child Tax Credit
and Earned Income Tax Credit.
It sounds good, but it will hurt you in ways you cannot see
Measure 118 is inequitable and wasteful
Vote No on Measure 118
(This information furnished by Jody Wiser, Chair, Tax Fairness
Oregon.)
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go up more than you think. Most other things you buy will
cost more just because of this tax, too. I will be voting NO,
you should too.
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that help low-income families now paid for by the federal
government, you will like M118. I believe our federal taxes
should support low-income programs so that our Oregon
taxes can be used for schools, healthcare and public safety. I
will be voting NO, you should too.
Oregon supports low-income families with things like child
tax credits, support for low-income housing, and other
programs. These are programs carefully targeted to people
who need them most. The Legislature could increase or add
to these at lower cost and with better results than poorly
written M118.
How much time should the Legislature spend trying to fix
M118 next year? I believe the correct answer is "none". Vote
NO on M118.
I've studied many tax proposals during 18 years in the
legislature and nearly 12 years as the House Revenue
Committee Chair. I support taxation to help Oregonians live
us with false hope for a free lunch.
Don't be fooled. Vote NO!
(This information furnished by Philip N Barnhart.)
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including physicians, dentists, and students in the health
sciences. Every day, our members work tirelessly to provide
essential, life-saving health care to millions of Oregonians.
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Measure 118 is deeply flawed
and services in Oregon. Unlike other taxes, Measure 118
supplies, medical services or procedures, health insurance
premiums, and other essentials that our patients rely on.
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care clinician is breaking even or losing money. That could
force many to lay off workers, increase costs for patients, or
even have to close their doors to patients.
Measure 118 would increase prices, hurting those who can
least afford it
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more severe and complex medical needs.
Oregon Medical Association
Oregon Dental Association
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon
Oregon Chapter of American College of Physicians
Oregon Pathologists Assocation
Oregon Urological Society
Oregon Society of Physician Associates
Oregon Independent Medical Association
Lane County Medical Society
Compass Oncology
Columbia Pain Management
Oregon Anesthesiology Group
The Oregon Clinic
(This information furnished by Courtni Dresser, Oregon
Medical Association.)
Oregon National Electrical Contractors Association and
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Ask You to Vote "NO" on Measure 118
Measure 118 is the largest proposed tax in Oregon's history
and would cripple our economy. Oregonians are already
struggling with the effects of inflation and are finding it
difficult to manage their day-to-day expenses without dealing
with the effects of a poorly written law that would drive up
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659 are strongly opposed to Measure 118 and urge your "NO"
vote.
Oregon NECA and IBEW for their electrical needs throughout
the state. Measure 118 will increase prices on all electrical
components from wire to appliances and will also drive
up prices across the entire construction industry. These
increased prices could lead to loss of over 28,000 jobs and a
potential reduction in wages for others.
Measure 118 will tax businesses based on gross sales and
not net profits. This means the tax is passed down through
the supply chain multiple times, and it will be the consumer
who is left to deal with the cost increase. Industries like
construction and retail that deal with a small net profit
margin will be hit the hardest and the only way they will be
able to stay in business is by raising their prices. These price
increases will hit seniors and fixed -income families far more
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Moms Against Measure 118
The costs for childcare, school supplies, groceries, and our
of control. Our young school aged children are growing like
weeds. The last thing our household budgets need is more
increased costs by adding a sales tax.
This $6.8 Billion dollar tax would further hurt our ability to
provide our families with their basic needs.
As moms, we urge you to vote No on Measure 118 for ALL of
our kids.
Jessica Anderson, Mom of 2
Morgan Ross, Mom of 2
Callie Smith, Mom of 2
Emily Woodcock, Mom of 3
(This information furnished by Marie Bowers.)
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Nearly all of Oregon's dairy farms are family -owned, having
proudly produced food for the state's residents for well over
a century. Dairy farmers do not set the price of milk and can't
pass on any expenses. Farming is an unpredictable, low -
margin business. Measure 118 would impact dairy farmers
significantly and lower their margins even further.
Measure 118 would increase the prices Oregonians pay for
milk, butter, ice cream and other dairy products.
Consider for a minute just a few of the expenses for dairy
farmers: feed for their cows and all animals, milking and farm
equipment repairs, power bills, cleaning supplies, insurance,
and so on.
Because Measure 118 is a tax on sales., it would be folded into
the cost of the products and services dairy farmers use. The
fa rmer might not pay the tax directly but make no mistake:
The farmer will pay it.
If approved, dairy farmers would be squeezed financially,
and more dairy farms would close. This tax would
disproportionately impact smaller farms.
Ultimately, Oregonians would pay more for dairy products
and everything else they buy. Measure 118's massive tax
on sales has no exemption for food, medicine and other
necessities. It is a sweeping, highly regressive and costly
tax that would especially hurt those who can least afford
including seniors and those living on fixed incomes.
Oregon's dairy farmers love what they do, they know how
important our high -quality, nutritious products are for
Oregonians, and want them to remain affordable.
Voters who value local products and affordability should vote
NO on Measure 118.
fregon Dairy Farmers Association.)
Our healthcare providers serve nearly 370,000 of Oregon's
Medicaid members through the Oregon Health Plan. For
their sake, we urge Oregonians to vote NO on Measure
118, a terribly flawed proposal that would the raise costs for
virtually everything Oregonians buy. Measure 118 contains
no exemption for necessities like food, clothing and shelter. It
doesn't even have an exemption for medicine!
Measure 118's proponents want Oregonians to believe that
it would produce "free money" in the form of annual checks.
All of this supposedly free money would be generated by
imposing a 3% tax on the business income of many Oregon
businesses.
It takes only the most basic understanding of economics
to know that this huge tax on sales — $6.8 Billion per year —
would increase costs. Taxes on sales are passed along to
buyers, and the effects are highly regressive. People with
lower incomes would feel the pinch far more than those with
higher incomes. Measure 118 is proof that "free money" is
never free.
Measure 118 would be worth opposing if raising prices were
all it promised to do. Unfortunately, it would do far more harm
than that.
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low-income Oregonians. That means the people we serve
might see important services threatened even as prices they
pay for food, medicine and clothing rose. For Oregon's most
vulnerable people, Measure 118 would add insult to injury.
Measure 118 is a huge tax on sales that would prove
particularly costly to Oregonians who already struggle to
make ends meet. We urge Oregonians to vote NO.
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Taxpayers Association of Oregon urges NO on Measure 118
Dead people will get a rebate check
Dead people will get a rebate check
Dead people will get a rebate check
Dead people will get a rebate check
Dead people will get a rebate check
Dead people will get a rebate check
Under Measure 118, dead people will be awarded rebate
checks.
Read the text of measure 118: "Section 2. The Oregon Rebate.
the calendar year."
The California authors of this measure took time to
purposefully insert this specific "death clause" (as cited
above) into Measure 118 so that dead people who lived at
least one day in Oregon would be eligible for a rebate check
for that year.
Why would we take money from public schools and
businesses to give it to dead people? This is reckless and
insRne.
NO on Measure 118
NO tax cash dump on dead people!
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The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery has grown a lot in the last
27 years. Today we grow over 1000 varieties of plants—
groundcovers, ferns, hardy perennials, and tropical house
plants, among others. We sell our plants wholesale to local
independent garden centers, wholesale nurseries and
landscapers across the United States. It is through local
retailers that Oregonians find our products.
Our business model has always been about innovating to
meet our customers' needs —whether investing in efficient
heating and cooling for our greenhouses, supporting
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and we espouse those values.
For us, Measure 118 would be devastating.
Agriculture is a low margin business, even in good years.
Measure 118's massive tax on sales would significantly
increase the cost of growing and selling nursery crops in
the state. Not only would the measure increase the cost of
essentials used to produce high -quality nursery plants—suc
as fuel, energy and other crop inputs —but it would make us
less competitive com!Qared to !zilant nurseries in other state]
Oregon is already a high -cost state, and Measure 118 would
substantially drive up our costs.
Measure 118's promoters claim that the measure would on!
impact large, out-of-state corporations. But in reality, local,
small businesses, like ours, would also face increased taxes
on everything we buy and sell. In turn, our customers woul
pay higher prices at the store.
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In the nursery business, we know that money doesn't grow
on trees. In fact, growing trees and other crops in Oregon
would be more expensive under Measure 118.
Measure 118 would place an enormous strain on our small
business and the local garden centers that sell our plants to
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about that, but Oregon voters should.
(This information furnished by Jeff Stone, For Little Prince o
Oregon Nursery.) I
Argument in Opposition
Oppose Measure 118
by many supply -chain businesses that would pay the new
gross tax. This is inflationary to working families. Every
Oregon business —small and big, rural and urban —would
raise its prices to all Oregonians.
M118 price inflation impact on small business would be
crippling. This scheme would force thousands of small
businesses to raise their prices, cut jobs, or shut down
completely. Its inflation would harm small business worse,
meaning fewer small businesses and more large business in
the future.
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more receipts than the M118 minimum.
M118 delivers a blow to small employers in Oregon's
the M118 minimum. Also, many small forestry businesses
may gross above this minimum, even in unprofitable years.
Working families with rural small employers would be
directly -burdened by this new inflationary tax that punishes
small forestry companies.
Oregonian civality of life would suffer under M118 burdens.
Because this scheme would enact dire implications for
the services, goods and lifestyle enjoyed by Oregonians,
Democratic and Republican legislative leaders share their
bipartisan opposition to M118.
Why would M118 make government take more of your
money through higher prices? Government should not take
more of your money to give it back to you. The cost to you
in higher prices would far exceed any alleged future amount
the government may return to you. This scheme would grow
government in a bad way.
On behalf of 953 small forestry businesses. Dlease vote NO on
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(This information furnished by Rex Storm, Associated Oregon
Loggers, Inc..)
Oregon's restaurants and hotels are responsible for 164,800
jobs and generate 54% of the annual tourism dollars spent in
Oregon.
organization, the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association,
Measure 118 would tax sales, not profits
Unlike corporate income taxes, Measure 118 would tax a
company's sales, not its profits. That would especially hurt
businesses that have a slim profit margin like restaurants,
grocery stores, farms and other businesses that are already
struggling to survive.
Measure 118 would increase costs for restaurants, hotels and
consumers
The costs for our services and supplies —food, gas, utilities,
paper products, and insurance, just to name a few —would
increase significantly under Measure 118. These higher costs
would be felt by consumers through higher prices for food at
restaurants and higher travel and lodging expenses.
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clothing, gas, travel and utilities increases, it becomes a
tremendous hardship on many working families that our
restaurants and hotels employ.
Measure 118 is a regressive tax on sales
Measure 118 would hit hardest those who can least afford
such as low-income families, seniors on fixed incomes, and
students. And Measure 118 comes at the worst possible time,
when we are already dealing with rising costs and inflation.
Measure 118 is bad for Oregon consumers and bad for our
Oregon restaurants and hotels. Please join us and vote NO.
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cards to any homeless person (KATU 12/9/24).
Surprise! Homelessness only increased, exploded in size,
over-whelmed shelters, and is bankrupting local government
budgets.
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failed -- wait until you see what Measure 118's big $1,000
cash checks to homeless and street addicts will do to grow
the homeless in your neighborhood and repeat this colossal
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county's epic failure.
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The Taxpayers Association of Oregon has protected you from
higher taxes and government waste for 25 years
(This information furnished by Jason D Williams, Taxpayer
Association of Oregon.)
Argument in Opposition
their next place to call home. Buying a home is a significant
purchase — often the biggest someone will make in their
lifetime. So, we know how hard things are for many pe•ple.
that would make things more expensive for Oregonians.
Many Oregonians are reeling from extraordinarily high
inflation over the last few years. Measure 118 would add
significantly to that inflation. According to nonpartisan
research not paid for by any of the campaigns, in addition to
increasing p. ices, Measure 118 would reduce growth in jobs,
population, wages and income. This will not help Oregonians.
it already is. For example, houses and apartments are built
with wood. It would be great if that wood came from Oregon
and provided jobs throughout the supply chain, right? But
with Measure 118, the wood for a new house could be taxed
when it's harvested, when it's milled, when it's put on a truck
for a distributor, when it's sold to a builder and ultimately
when it's sold to a new home buyer or leased to a new tenant.
through higher purchase prices on homes and higher rents.
This makes housing more expensive and makes Oregon
businesses less competitive.
Oregon REALTORS@ are opposed to Measure 118 and ask
that you join them in voting NO.
(This information furnished by Jeremy Rogers, Oregon
REALTORS0.)
Argument in Opposition
As advocates for economic development in our region, we
represent businesses, small and large, who employ Central
Oregonians and support a healthy economy. As businesses
and employers, we strongly oppose Measure 118 due to
the harm it would create to our local economy and our
employees.
Measure 118 is deeolv concernina. It wQuId imoose the worsl
kind of tax on sales — one that could be added at multiple
stages of the production process. It's a "tax on a tax" that
would make Oregon products more expensive and local
Oregon companies less competitive, with consequences to
our businesses and our workforce.
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and lead to higher prices for the everyday essentials, like
electricity, food, medicine, fuel, and housing.
Central Oregonians are already facing high housing costs,
and Measure 118 would continue this trend making our region
unafforclable for the workforce. Over 90% of employers in a
Bend Chamber survey reported housing being a deterrent
to recruitment and retention. And Measure 118 comes at
the worst possible time, when Oregon families and small
businesses are grappling with an extremely high cost of
living.
Measure 118 sends a negative signal to businesses looking to
move to and grow in Oregon. According to the nonpartisan
Legislative Revenue Office, Measure 118 would have a
dampening effect on economic growth statewide, leading
to 28,000 fewer jobs and a reduction in wages. In Central
the competitive post pandernic job market as the economy
softens.
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Bend Chamber of Commerce
BBT Architects, Inc.
Saran Bioscience, LLC
Mt. Bachelor
CV International, Inc.
Steve and Cheri Helt
(This information furnished by Katy Brooks, Bend Chamber of
Commerce.)
Measure 118 would hurt rural communities
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and organizations in rural Douglas County.
Measure 118 would increase costs for Douglas County
businesses and families. As a result, operating a small
So would simply living here.
and services in Oregon is just a tricky way of imposing a
hidden sales tax. By increasing the price of food, housing,
electricity, gas, insurance, medicine, health care and other
essential products and services, Measure 118 would increase
living costs for Oregon families and operating costs for local
businesses.
Measure 118 would impact small, family -owned businesses.
Measure 118's out-of-state funders want Oregonians to
believe that the measure would tax only large corporations,
but the measure would make it harder for Oregon -based
businesses to compete with big, national chains.
Big chains commonly make, distribute and sell their own
products, so those items would be taxed once. But local
businesses, like those in Douglas County, often get products
through independent manufacturers, wholesalers and
distributors who would each pay the tax. Local businesses
and their customers would face a "tax on a tax on a tax."
The cost of operating a business in Oregon is already high,
with out-of-state and national corporations. Measure 118
would reduce our competitiveness even further.
Douglas County already has higher unemployment than the
state average. We don't need to do anything else that will
harm our economy or reduce jobs.
Rural Oregon has already been hit hard by so many flawed
policies — we don't need this costly measure that makes it
harder for people in rural communities to make ends meet.
Please join us in voting NO on Measure 118.
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Proposed by initiative petition to be voted on at the General Election, November 5, 2024.
Result of "Yes" Vote
"Yeo^vote requires cannabis retailers/processors »oagree
toremain neutral when labor organizations communicate
with employees about collective bargaining rights; xnaneun/
certification penalties possible.
cannabis retailers/processors agree to remain neutral
Current law generally guarantees employees' rights
to organize and collectively bargain. Measure requires
agreement between cannabis retailers/processors and
a labor organization that meets the definition of labor
organization under the National Labor Relations Act and
whose operations are independent of the retailer/processor.
At minimum, agreement must require that retailer/processor
will remain neutral when labor organization representatives
communicate with employees about collective bargaining
such signed agreement or attestation of such agreement, in
addition to existing licensure or certification requirements
for cannabis retailers/processors. Failure to have a signed
agreement or attestation, or to follow the agreement, may
result in penalties, including fines or the denial, suspension,
or revocation of retailer's/processor's license or certificate.
Estimate of Financial Impact
This measure will increase state government costs by
approximately $0.6 million in the first year. Ongoing costs
year. The estimated costs include six new positions to
verify application documents and monitor compliance. The
increased costs will be paid for by license application fees.
There is no financial impact to local governments.
Committee Members:
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Berri Leslie, Director, Dept. of Administrative Services
Betsy lmholt, Director, Dept. of Revenue
Ernest Stephens, Local Government Representative
committee pursuant to ORS 250.12Z)
Text of Measure
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. (1) This act may be referred to as the "United For
Cannabis Workers"
(2) The people of Oregon find that:
(a) Due to ambiguity in federal law, cannabis workers are
being denied workplace rights;
( , Denial of such rights can result in unsafe workplaces-w-a—ge
theft, and other abuses; and
that are unaddressed by the federal government.
(3) THIS MEASURE WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING:
(a) Ensure that businesses licensed to sell or process cannabis
enter into an agreement that allows their employees to
organize and speak out without fear of retaliation.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of this 2024 Act is added to and made a
part of ORS 475C.005 to 475C.525.
SECTION 3. (1) As used in this section:
(a) 'Applicant' means an applicant for a license or
certification or renewal of a license or certification issued
under ORS 475C.085, 475C.097, 475C.125, 475C.133, 475C.289
or 475C.548.
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as defined in 29 U.S.C. 402:
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commerce; and
(B) The operations of which are not deemed to be a part of
an integrated enterprise that includes a licensee or licensee
representative or an association of licensees or licensee
representatives.
(c) 'Employee'does not include employees who perform
agricultural labor as described in ORS 657.045.
term in 29 U.S.C. 402.
(e) 'Integrated enterprise' means an enterprise in which the
operations of two or more separate entities are sufficiently
intertwined, as determined in consideration of the factors
provided under ORS 653.422, such that the operations of
one entity are considered to be under the control of another
entity.
(f)'Labor dispute' has the meaning given that term in ORS
663.005.
(g)'Labor peace agreementff means an agreement under
which, at a minimum, an applicant or licensee agrees
to remain neutral with respect to a bona fide labor
organization's representatives communicating with the
employees of the applicant or the licensee about the rights
afforded to such employees under ORS 663.110.
(h) 'Licensee' means a holder of a license or certification
issued under ORS 475C.085, 475C.097, 475C.125, 475C.133,
475C.289 or 475C.548.
(i) 'Strike' has the meaning given that term in ORS 662.205.
(2) In addition to and not in lieu of any other requirement
for licensure or certification, or renewal of a license or
certification under ORS 475C.085, 475C.097, 475C.125,
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comply, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission shall
require the applicant to submit, along with an application
for a license or certification or renewal of a license or
certification:
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in representing or attempting to represent the applicant's
employees; or
(b) An attestation signed by the applicant and the bona fide
labor organization stating that the applicant and the bona
fide labor organization have entered into and will abide by
the terms of a labor peace agreement.
(3) Failure to provide a signed labor peace agreement
lie] a MUNIAZA-liff . . . . . .
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of a license or certification under ORS 475C.085, 475C.097,
475C.125, 475C.133, 475C.289 or 475C.548, the licensee or
certificate holder shall notify the commission in writing
of the termination within 10 business days of the date of
termination.
(b) The licensee or certificate holder shall include with the
notice an attestation stating that the licensee or certificate
holder will enter into a new labor peace agreement within
30 days following the date on which the previous agreement
was terminated.
(c) Not later than 30 days following the date of termination,
the licensee or certificate holder shall provide evidence to
the commission that the licensee or certificate holder has
following information to the commission:
(A) A signed copy of the new labor peace agreement entered
into between the licensee or certificate holder and the bona
fide labor organization; or
or certificate holder and the bona fide labor organization
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agreement.
(d) The administrator of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis
Commission shall impose the following sanctions against a
licensee or certificate holder that fails to provide evidence
that the licensee or certificate holder has entered into a new
labor peace agreement in accordance with paragraph (c) of
this subsection:
(A) If the licensee or certificate holder fails to provide the
evidence within 30 days following the date of termination
of the previous labor peace agreement, suspension of the
license or certificate for not more than 10 days or imposition
of a fine in the amount of $1,650.
(B) If the licensee or certificate holder fails to provide the
evidence within 60 days following the date of termination
of the previous labor peace agreement, suspension of the
license or certificate for not more than 30 days or imposition
of a fine in the amount of $4,950.
(C) If the licensee or certificate holder fails to provide the
evidence within 90 days following the date of termination
of the previous labor peace agreement, suspension of the
license or certificate for not more than 30 days.
(D) If the licensee or certificate holder fails to provide the
evidence within 120 days following the date of termination
of the previous labor peace agreement, revocation of the
license or certification.
(4) The requirements of this 2024 Act apply to applications
for licenses and certifications and renewals for licenses and
certifications received by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis
Commission on or after the effective date of this 2024 Act.
Note: Boldfaced type indicates new language; [brackets and
italic] type indicates deletions or comments.
Ballot Measure 119 requires cannabis retailers and
processors, including certain cannabis -related laboratories
or researchers, to have a labor peace agreement with a bonF
to operate in Oregon. The agreement must provide that the
cannabis business agrees to remain neutral when a labor
business about collective bargaining rights. The measure
to require the agreement in order for the OLCC to issue or
renew a license or certification.
Currently:
• Federal law generally grants many employees the right t#
organize and collectively bargain.
• Federal law does not require businesses to remain
neutral in their communications or have a labor peace
agreement.
• In Oregon, cannabis businesses are not required to have
a labor peace agreement with a labor organization nor
remain neutral in communications about labor organizing
and collective bargaining.
• Every cannabis retailer or processor is required to obtain
a license from the OLCC before engaging in retailer or
processor activity in Oregon, and to periodically renew
the license. Certain laboratories that conduct cannabis
related testing or research must obtain a license or
certification from the OLCC to conduct business.
• Cannabis businesses seeking a license or certification
from the OLCC, including renewal, must submit a signed
labor peace agreement or attestation in order to obtain a
license, certification, or renewal.
• The labor peace agreement must be with a labor orga-
nization, as defined under 29 U.S. Code Sec. 402 in the
federal National Labor Relations Act.
• The labor peace agreement must state, at a minimum,
that the cannabis business agrees to remain neutral
when a labor organization's representatives communi-
cate with the employees of the cannabis business about
collective bargaining rights.
• If a cannabis business does not submit a labor peace
agreement, or fails to abide by the terms of the agree-
ment, the OLCC may deny an application or renewal.
• If a labor peace agreement is terminated for any reason
after the issuance of a license or certification, the
cannabis business must notify the OLCC of the termina-
tion within 10 business days and provide evidence of
entering a new labor peace agreement within 30 days. If
the cannabis business fails to do so within the specified
deadline, the OLCC must impose penalties or fines that
increase in severity up to and including revocation of a
license or certification after 120 days past the deadline.
Ballot Measure 119 applies to applications or renewals for
•OLCC on or after December 5, 2024.
Committee Members: Appointed by:
Michael Selvaggio Chief Petitioners
Madison Walters Chief Petitioners
Derke Sangston Secretary of State
Erin Sweeney Secretary of State
Maria Rae** Members of the Committee
**Member absent at the time of voting
(The above committee was appointed to provide an impartial
explanation of the ballot measure pursuant to ORS 251.215.)
Vote YES on Measure 119!
Workers should have the freedom to form a union if they
so choose. This measure ensures that Oregon's cannabis
industry employees can exercise that freedom without fear of
retaliation from their employer.
protecting employees don't apply to them. This means that
or fired, or that the business simply refuses to recognize their
union.
This leaves these employees with few ways to hold their
wage theft —in fact, several workers have already died due to
easily preventable accidents.
had very similar laws in place for several years. As art of
the state licensing process for cannabis businesses, these
states require agreements to be in place that ensure the
employer will remain neutral if their employees are thinking of
unionizing.
Measure 119 does not require employees to join a union — It
protects employees who do decide to do so.
Because the cannabis industry remains unregulated,
workplace safety and wage theft are serious concerns
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protected when they do.
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(This information furnished by Madison Walters.)
THE OREGON WORKING FAMILIES PARTY URGES A YEI
VOTE ON MEASURE 119
strongly urge a yes vote on Measure 119, which will protect
the rights of cannabis workers to organize in a union.
The Oregon Working Families Party works to build an
Oregon that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well
connected.
When it comes to employment conditions, the best way for
workers to raise their voices and act collectively to improve
working conditions.
This measure aligns with the pillars of our Party platform
to Build Worker Power and for Fair Trade, Fair Economy. We
demand fair rules and legislation that strengthen unions an
create fair working conditions for everyone. We encourage
all workers to form or join unions and bargain collectively
to determine their terms and conditions of employment. We
also need trade rules that build strong economies among all
trading partners, that enable enforcement of domestic labo
and environmental laws, and that regulate and tax global
capital.
-Annie Naranjo -Rivera, Oregon Working Families Party Sta
Director
119!
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, on behalf of the
Oregon Working Families Party.)
Argument in Favor
ELECTED AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AGREE:
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 119
Measure 119 has earned endorsements of support from
elected and community leaders across the state, including:
Val Hoyle
Congresswoman (Eugene/Springfield)
Maxine Dexter
Former State Representative and nominee for Congressional
Distrtict 3 (Portland)
Tobias Read
State Treasurer
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries
Chris Gorsek
State Senator (Gresham)
Dan Rayfield
Former Speaker of the House and nominee for Attorney
General
Ben Bowman
House Democratic Leader (Tigard)
Farrah Chaichi
State Representative (Beaverton/Aloha)
Dacia Grayber
State Representative (Tigard)
Zach Hudson
State Representative (Gresham/Troutdale)
Travis Nelson
State Representative (Portland)
Khanh Pham
State Representative (Portland)
Jules Walters
State Representative (Tualatin/West Linn)
Christine Lewis
Metro Councilor (Clackamas County)
Milwaukie City Councilor Will Anderson
Milwaukie City Councilor
Steph Routh
Small Business Owner, Community Organizer
Candace Avalos
Nonprofit Executive Director
Jonathan Tasini
Labor Advocate
Tiffany Koyama Lane
Public School Teacher, Union Organizer
Meghan Moyer
Disability Rights Advocate
… and many more. Check out the full list of endorsements at
www.VoteYes119.org
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, Chief Petitioner.)
Argument in Favor
A ‘YES’ VOTE FOR MEASURE 119 IS A VOTE FOR OREGON
WORKERS
America’s labor movement began in the late 1800s, as a
response to the lack of worker protections in newly developed
factories and corporations. For over a century, workers have
used the power of collective action to bargain with employers
and secure higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer
working conditions.
As Oregon continues to set standards for what legalization of cannabis will look like for other states, it’s imperative that
we model a strong and progressive industry that centers the
concerns of workers.
Measure 119 makes a simple change to the licensure
requirements for cannabis businesses, requiring these
businesses to sign a neutrality agreement with a labor union.
Essentially, businesses will agree to be neutral if workers
attempt to organize. Right now, without this protection,
workers who attempt to organize face discrimination and
retaliation at work, with some even being fired for discussing
forming a union. This is unacceptable.
Not all workers need the intervention of a union, but when
they do, it is essential that we protect their right to organize
and advocate for themselves. Unionization improves the lives
of workers, and historically has improved the quality of the
products and services union workers provide.
A “YES” vote for Measure 119 protects cannabis workers’
right to organize.
(This information furnished by Madison Walters.)
Argument in Favor
OREGON’S STATE LEADERS SUPPORT MEASURE 119
Hello Oregonians,
We urge your YES vote on Measure 119, which would help
preserve the freedom of workers in the cannabis industry to
decide for themselves whether or not to form a union.
The legalization of Oregon’s cannabis industry created a
powerful opportunity to lift up thousands of workers in a new
industry and create economic opportunities for many who
would otherwise be marginalized. We’ve come a long way
already.
But we are lagging on worker protections. While much of
the cannabis industry is made up of good partners in their
community, there are nevertheless those bad actors who
take advantage of blind spots in federal regulations and the
marginalization of their workforce to cut corners and exploit
employees. Gaps in federal labor protections have made it
easy for these companies to intimidate workers and bust their
unionization efforts.
Measure 119 will ensure that licensed cannabis retailers and
processors are party to a Labor Peace Agreement requiring
them to remain neutral when workers attempt to unionize.
It will not require anyone to join a union, but it will protect
workers as they decide for themselves whether or not to.
Other states have addressed this issue in ways similar to
Measure 119 — their industries are thriving, their workers are
protected, and there have been no significant legal issues.
Ultimately, Measure 119 aligns Oregon’s cannabis regulations
with our values: worker freedom, collective action, and
looking after each other.
We urge a YES vote on Measure 119.
Signed,
Congresswoman Val Hoyle
State Treasurer Tobias Read
former State Rep. Maxine Dexter (Portland), nominee for
Congressional District 3
Senator Chris Gorsek (Gresham)
Rep. Dan Rayfield (Corvallis), former Speaker of the House
and nominee for Attorney General
Rep. Ben Bowman (Tigard), House Democratic Leader
Rep. Farrah Chaichi (Beaverton/Aloha)
Rep. Dacia Grayber (Tigard)
Rep. Zach Hudson (Gresham)
Rep. Travis Nelson (Portland)
Rep. Khanh Pham (Portland)
Rep. Jules Walters (Tualatin/West Linn)
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, Chief Petitioner.)
Argument in Favor
Never before have we had an opportunity to extend the
freedom to unionize to cannabis workers at the ballot!
accountable.
Give Measure 119 a YES vote!
You have read the accounts of unsafe working conditions
and the lack of voice that cannabis workers have in their
workplaces. Up to now, ambiguities in federal labor law have
made it difficult for employees to exercise their freedom to
unionize. Never again should we allow that to be the case.
Going forward, Measure 119 will enshrine the freedom of
cannabis workers to unionize in the state liceiisina vnn_cass__T_Q
get a license for cannabis retail or processing from the OLCC
Let workers decide for themselves if they want to exercise
their freedom to unionize!
You have the power to help make this a reality with a YES
vote.
Down the road, let's look back and know that we did the
right thing.
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Measure 119 will never do.)
(This information furnished by Michael Selvaggio, on behalf of
UFCW Local 555.)
Argument in Favor
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in everyday to make Oregon run.
Oregon AFL-CIO understands firsthand the transformative
impact of union membership on workers. A union contract
means increased and standardized wages, strengthened
worker protections, and a voice on the job. Unions can help
workers navigate grievances and discrimination at work, and
how to advocate for themselves and their coworkers on the
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healthcare and pension benefits, ensuring that workers can
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Oregon AFL-CIO wholeheartedly supports Measure 119,
which will amend the licensure process and protect
cannabis workers' ability to organize free from retaliation
from employers. Cannabis workers face exploitation and
discrimination at work, and currently have few avenues to
advocate for themselves. Protecting their right to organize
with a union would give them the ability to fight back, and
workers across Oregon.
Policy that strengthens the rights of workers in the cannabis
industry is long overdue in Oregon. We strongly urge your
vote.
A YES VOTE FOR MEASURE 119 IS A VOTE FOR WORKERS
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, on behalf of the
Oregon AFL-CIO.)
My name is Madison Walters, and I am one of the chief
petitioners for Measure 119.
In my day job, I work as a political liaison for United Food and
Commercial Workers Local 555, which represents Oregon
workers in the grocery, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare
industries. UFCW 555 has supported other cannabis
workers who have attempted to organize in the past, though
misclassification, worker retaliation, and other union -busting
techniques.
how having someone in your corner makes a tremendous
impact on your life. Whether it's dealing with a dispute at
work, navigating a pay issue, or simply investing in your
future with a pension plan, being a union member improves
workers' lives in the short term and the long term, by
safeguarding their livelihood and their future.
The right to orcianize must be protected. And thankfully,
for most workers it is— but not for all. Critically, Oregon's
cannabis workers face incredible challenges when they
attempt to organize- including facing retaliation from
119 to the ballot to address this issue.
Measure 119 is modeled after policy that has been
successfully implemented in other states that have legalized
cannabis- like California, New Jersey, and New York. We know
that it works- state agencies have been able to accommodate
the process, businesses have been able to successfully
establish agreements, and workers have been able to utilize
this tool to advocate for themselves and their peers.
Please join me, Oregon's elected leaders, our state's largest
labor organizations, and a number of responsible cannabis
business owners who all see the benefit of a vibrant and
empowered workforce and a more accountable cannabis
industry.
Thank you,
—Madison Walters
(This information furnished by Madison Walters.)
Argument in Favor
The Democratic Party of Oregon Urges a YES vote for
Measure 119
I am writing to you on behalf of the Democratic Party of
Oregon to urge you to vote YES on Measure 119, to ensure
that cannabis industry employees have the right to form a
union.
As advocates for fairness and workers' rights, we believe
that this measure is crucial in ensuring that employees in
the cannabis industry have the opportunity to improve their
bargaining.
By allowing cannabis industry employees to form a union,
we can foster a more equitable workplace and empower the
workforce to voice their concerns regarding wage�, benefits
and wn_rktng_r_nndLWnns. This measure aligns with our party
commitment to Dromotinq labor riqhts and fair treatment fo
all workers.
Our solidarity with this cause will contribute to creating a
more just and equitable working environment for workers ir
this emerging industry.
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Democratic Party of Oregon.)
Argument in Favor
PROGRESSIVE AND PRO -LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AGRE
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 119
Measure 119 protects workers' freedom to join a union. Und
Measure 119, cannabis retailers and processors would be
required to recognize workers' right to decide for themselve
whether or not to unionize. This helps protect these worker
exist in cannabis workplaces.
Measure 119 has a simple, progressive premise: Worker
should be able to organize their workplaces if
option.
Measure 119 has earned endorsements of support from
organizations across the state, including:
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555
Democratic Party of Oregon
Oregon Working Families Party
American Federation of Teachers - Oregon
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon AFL-CIO
East County Rising
Oregon Center for Public Policy
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... and man-_ more. Check out the full list of endorsement
www.voteyes119.org
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, Chief Petitioner.)
Argument in Favor
In the United States, we value two fundamental principles:
free speech and fairness. The Freedom For Cannabis Workers
To Unionize Measure boldly embraces those two principles.
By large majorities, people believe that every worker should
have the right of free speech when they seek to join a union.
An,0, that 6�edry vi*rkdr sh#ulV.
to join a union.
As a 40-year union leader and proud union member, and the
candidate for Portland City Council District 2 with the most
labor support of any candidate in the city, I have seen how a
multi -
billion. union-bustiw inclustri workinw at the behest of
across the nation.
With Measure 119, Oregonians, are saying: not here, not
now, not ever. And we are acting, with this measure, in a
most simple, straightforward way: as a condition of doing
business, a company applying for a license to start or run a
cannabis business in Oregon has to agree to a "labor peace
agreement".
fair-tess.
Licensing isn't some vague concept: it really represents
*LV-P*werT-2s the pe*ple, t# set #iut c*nditivns under w�kick
companies use our community to make money.
Every successful movement in history —civil rights, women
LGBTQ and, indeed, the unions who organized millions of
workers in the first half of the 20th Century— always used
creativity to bring about justice.
Measure 119 is in that spirit. Vote for Measure 119—and
embrace free speech and fairness
I made a short video here to explain the beauty of Measure
119:
www.bit.ly/Tasini-on-119
Jonathan Tasini, Candidate, Portland City Council, District 2
www.JonathanTasini.com
(This information furnished by Michael Selvaggio, on behalf of
Jonathan Tasini.)
Fi4'rgument in Favor
Measure 119 takes the high road toward shared prosperity
strangers to those unfair practices.
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cannabis products meet high standards..
Labor Peace Agreements are not a new idea. Measure
119 protects the right to organize by requiring cannabis
retail and processing businesses to enter into Labor Peace
Agreements preventing employers from interfering in the
decision of workers whether to form a union. Other states,
including California and New York, have established similar
requirements for cannabis businesses.
the right to organize. Unions ensure that the economy
works for everyone. When unions are strong, prosperity
flows broadly. While a large majority of the public favors
unions, union membership hovers near an all-time low. This
is because decades of anti -union activity has gone largely
unchecked by the federal government, leaving states to step
in and protect worker rights.
Like all workers, cannabis workers in Oregon deserve to
choose whether to form a union. Protecting the right to
organize is the high road to creating an economy that works
for all Oregonians.
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#regon Center for Public Policy.)
Argument in Favor
Vote YES on Measure 119
gaps and ambiguity in federal labor laws make it easy for
try to unionize.
The best means of ensuring that workers in cannabis have
a voice on the job and can share in the rewards of a newly
legalized industry is to safeguard and strengthen the
fundamental rights of workers to organize collectively in a
union. Existing unionized cannabis businesses in states with
legal cannabis provide examples of how formalizing workers'
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Access to workplace benefits varies greatly by union status:
Percent of workers with Health Insurance in:
Non -union iobs:
66%
Union -represented iobs:
94%
Percent of workers with Retirement Benefits in:
Non -union iobs:
65%
Union -represented iobs:
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Percent of workers with Sick Leave in:
Non -union iobs:
72%
Union -represented iobs:
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Source: National Compensation Survey from the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS 2019).
***** UNIONIZATION MATTERS!
And Measure 119 will help ensure these rights for workers in
the cannabis industry.
Vote YES on MEASURE 119
(This information furnished bv Michael Selvaaaio, UFCW Loca
11�rgument in Favor
A VOTE FOR MEASURE 119 IS A VOTE FOR WORKEW�
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organize if they so choose, without having to fear retaliation
from their bosses. Oregon prides itself on being a state that
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are protected for workers in the cannabis industry, too.
Measure 119 follows laws that are already in place in
California, New York, Connecticut, and other states, and
cannabis businesses who are already doing right by their
workers won't be affected. It's time to hold these bad actors
accountable and give cannabis workers a voice.
Oregon's cannabis workers have been exploited for far too
long. I'm voting YES on measure 119 because I believe that
workers deserve to have a voice on the job.
Vote YES on Measure 119!
(This information furnished by Madison Walters.)
Argument in Favor
A UNION OR NOT.
It's simple:
Measure 119 protects cannabis workers who want to orga-
nize a union.
Workers should have the freedom to form a union if they so
choose, without fear of retaliation from their employer.
Many cannabis employers have tried to skirt unionization
laws, either by misclassifying employees or even asserting
that the law doesn't even apply because of federal
ambiguities.
for:
• SAFER WORKPLACES: Because the cannabis industry
remains unregulated in many ways, workplace safety is
a serious concern — in fact several workers have already
died due to easily preventable accidents. This measure
will help business owners and their employees to work
together to create a safe workplace.
• FAIR LIVING WAGE JOBS: Big corporations are taking
advantage of inflation, doing everything they can to
gouge employees to maximize profits for corporate
executives and shareholders. This measure will help
even the playing field, giving cannabis workers the legal
protections needed to form a union that can fight for
able wages and benefits and common-sense workplace
safety standards.
STOPPING BLACK MARKET SALES: Some employers
in the cannabis industry are paying their employees
with their product rather than money. This leads to our
streets and neighborhoods being flooded with black
market marijuana that finds its way into our kids' schools.
This measure will add needed oversight to help prevent
this from happening because those workers will have
someone to fight on their behalf.
their workforce.
(This information furnished by Michael Selvaggio, UFCW Local
555.)
VOTE YES FOR WORKING FAMILIES
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voters of East Multnomah county including East Portland,
Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Corbett. We
provide community and organizing opportunities for east
county residents to participate in electoral work— especially
on issues that impact our communities.
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incredible ' rking families acryss Rre_swn. East
County Rising is proud to endorse Measure 119, which
union.
Protecting workers' rights not only improves the livelihood of
individual workers, it also protects our community's ability
to thrive. Fair wages, access to health care and retirement
benefits, and workplace safety— all are vital to the wellbeing
and economic empowerment of working people. Unions helP
to safeguard these rights for working families.
riaht to orcianize and form a union.
We strongly urge your support with a "YES" vote on
Measure 119.
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, on behalf of East
County Rising.)
Argument in Favor
YES on MEASURE 119
Cannabis businessowners describe the benefits of
unionization
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Orecion cannabis businessowners had to say about HB 3183:
"I've seen first-hand employees come from other estab-
lishments where they were exploited and robbed of their
safety, security, economic freedom and right to organize.
We as an industry long for recognition on par with other
industries, and this is one stone along that pathway. ... I
have found that when I look at our employees as partners
moving toward a shared goal as opposed to yet another
adversary to overcome, we are better positioned to suc-
ceed."
(Source: Oregon Legislative Information System: 2023
Regular Session, HB 3183 Testimony)
"I believe that Oregon policyrnakers should affirm their
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with rules for legal cannabis. A cannabis licensing process
that rewards responsible employers that agree to create
quality, sustaining jobs is good for the safety, health, and
welfare of cannabis consumers, workers, and industry. ...
My business is proud to be one of those model employers
in Oregon, and an LPA requirement ensures we operate on
a fair playing field."
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(This information furnished bv Michael Selvaaaio. UFCW Local
Argument in Favor
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that result in women and people of color making less than
their male, white coworkers for the same jobs.
Research shows that unionization is one of the best ways to
raise wawes for workers and yarticularlirA for workers of color.
Because a collectively bargained contract is setting strong
standards for fair and equitable pay, workers in a union are
guaranteed to get their fair share.
workers do- manufacturing and processing of agricultural
products, not to mention retail sales- happen to be the same
sectors where the wage gap is wider.
According to the Environmental Policy Institute, union
workers of color earn 26.4%-32.4% higher wages than their
non -union counterparts in processing jobs. For workers
in retail, union workers of color are earning 10.8%-13.5%
more than similar nonunion retail employees. This kind of
pay difference is life -changing for workers- meaning the
difference between living comfortably or living paycheck to
paycheck.
I believe that every worker deserves the freedom to
choose whether they'd like to join a union. But for our most
vulnerable workers, the data makes it clear how critical access
to a union can be. Measure 119 is giving cannabis workers
the freedom to organize which is why I am voting yes, and
encourage you to VOTE YES for MEASURE 119.
(This information furnished by Madison Walters.)
Argument in Favor
Vote YES on Measure 119: Protect workers' FREEDOM TO
UNIONIZE.
Workers should have the freedom to form a union if they
so choose. This measure ensures that Oregon's cannabis
industry employees can exercise that freedom without fear
of retaliation from their employer.
SOME CANNABIS EMPLOYERS ARE CHALLENGING THE
APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING WORKER PROTECTIONS:
Because cannabis is still a federal ly-control led substance,
protecting employees don't apply to the cannabis industry.
(See attempts in Kenny v Helix TCS, Inc. and Greenwood v.
Green Leaf Lab, LLC)
Even though we hope these efforts are unsuccessful, it can
be difficult for an individual employee to hire an attorney
to fight these attempts when they come up. That leaves
these employees with fewer ways to hold their employers
accountable when it comes to issues like safety or wage
theft —in fact several workers have already died due to easily
preventable accidents.
States like California, New York, and New Jersey have already
had very similar laws in place for several years. As part of
the state licensing process for cannabis businesses, these
states require agreements to be in place that ensure the
employer will remain neutral if their employees are thinking of
unionizing.
Because the cannabis industry remains unregulated,
workplace safety and wage theft are serious concerns
or ma"orkers. This ensures that workers who want
protected when they do.
Measure 119 does not require employees to join a union — It
protects employees who do decide to do so.
(This information furnished by Dan Clay, Chief Petitioner.)
YES on MEASURE 119
The same policy is working well in other states!
Three other states have labor agreement requirements for
cannabis businesses that are very similar to Measure 119's
requirements:
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Legislature last year:
"Allow me to share my model; as a part of our business
development and pro -forma we chose to create family
sustaining cannabis careers by incorporating true living
wages and benefits that increase the standard of living fo
our team members, jobs that lead to economic empower-
ment for their communities, reducing poverty, reducing
inequality and boosting morale. I learned many lessons
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I live by as a cannabis business owner.
nabis workers with an option to make a decision amongst
themselves without interference, outside pressure or fear
of reprisal. Sounds fair and reasonable to me."
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(S#urce.-#reg#n Legislative Ixf#rAiqti#:* SysteAx,: 2#23
Regular Session, HB 3183 Testimony)
Vote YES to ensure that cannabis workers have the freedom
to unionize!
(This information furnished by Michael Selvaggio, UFCW Local
555.)
Argument in Favor
Many cannabis workers are regularly in contact with
hazardous chemicals or work in enclosed spaces with high -
capacity electrical writing and watering systems.
Here are statements from three cannabis workers whose
names are redacted:
• "One time we were told by a firefighter we needed to
leave, and management still told us afterward we should
have stayed."
• "We had to move extension cords out from under drips,
only to find later that management moved the cords
directly back to the same wet spot."
• "[Employer Redacted] fails to make sure employees are
given the tools to safely handle chemicals. The chemical
shower has been sitting on the shelf for months now."
These concerns were reported by OPB back in 2022 when
Cannabis Nation employees were attempting to unionize:
"workers' primary concern is safety, and while the
company has addressed some safety concerns — such as
training in the handling of pesticides — others remain. ...
The company has not been conducting regular fire drills,
even though the electricity they're using and the tight
working conditions create a potential fire hazard."
(Source: "Workers at Gresham cannabis operation walk out,
say company blocking unionization efforts", Oregon Public
Broadcasting, May 2, 2022.)
Although there are some workplace safety regulations in
ylace the state often lacks the resources necessary, to enforce
reported violations in a timely manner, and employees who
do report violations are often subject to retaliation.
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workplace union to enforce such standards as a contractual
is a contractual matter can help spur safer workplace
practices. Measure 119 will ensure that this is an available
option for employees.
This helps keep workers safe and relieves already over-
stretched state enforcement agencies.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE 119 FOR WORKER SAFETY!
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Argument in Favor
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Vote YES on Measure 119!
Workers should have the freedom to form a union if they
so choose. This measure ensures that Oregon's cannabis
industry employees can exercise that freedom without fear
of retaliation from their employer.
Because cannabis is still a federal ly-control led substance,
protecting employees don't apply to them. This means that
workers who try to form a union might face being disciplined
union.
This leaves these employees with few ways to hold their
wage theft —in fact several workers have already died due to
easily preventable accidents.
WHY THIS IS THE RIGHT SOLUTION:
the state licensing process for cannabis businesses, these
states require agreements to be in place that ensure the
employer will remain neutral if their employees are thinking of
unionizing.
Measure 119 does not require employees to join a union — It
protects employees who do decide to do so.
Because the cannabis industry remains unregulated,
workplace safety and wage theft are serious concerns
.JW, 1, protected when they do.
PROTECT WORKERS' FREEDOM TO UNIONIZE: VOTE YES on
119!
(This information furnished by Fiona E Yau-Luu, Chief
Petitioner.)
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Oregon's Illegal Marijuana • is Thriving at •
Expense
"In Southern Oregon, Illegal Cannabis Has Overwhelmed thi
Legal Industry" — Willamette Week, •
• marijuana sales have fallen nearly 20% since 2021. — T1
-•• 2/25/24
Oregonians were promised that if they legalized marijuana,
it would make it legal, safe, and would eliminate the crimina
black market.
Instead, the black market is biqcier than ever driving legal
♦ out of business.
In AWI 2024 a massive $6 million •. mariluana farm wa
• Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk).
Measure 119 Will Make It ■
Oregon's legal shops pay high taxes, have extreme red tape
and cannot compete against untaxed and unregulated illega
•r farms that uses human -trafficked, slave -like labor.
and • a .• • already in decline, giving mor
power to illegal street drug dealers.
• • and staff should work out their concerns
• using the • to choose a favorite side.
r■ empower the illegal drug trade with Measure 119.
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Association of Oregon.)
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