2014-05-20 - Voters Pamphlet - StateVoters'
Pamphlet
1 4F
%a9 Kate Brown
Oregon Secretary of State
This voters' pamphlet is provided for assistance
in casting your vote by mail ballot.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
ELECTIONS DIVISION
KATE BROWN
JIDIRECTORVVILLIAMS
M
SECRETARY OF STATE
Z
255 CAPITOL ST NE, SUITE 501
ROBERT TAYLOR
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
SALEM, OREGON 97310
(503) 986-1518
Welcome to the 2014 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet. Enclosed you will find valuable
information about candidates and issues. If you are not yet registered to vote, you have
wilil.4,*ril 29. 2014. to *o 1 .1 - - - �-iy-tQLaLwjhle Oreu-tiat
5 .7, * a r Z) e G r e rd ( I le, rn"Tv #*aI Is to encivardy 1 11 11 11 1 ret�*rIlUnS L* eXerGISe
most fundamental right to vote. If you're questioning whether your one vote really makles )t
a difference, then consider this: I won my first race for the state House by just seven vote
Every vote counts! Your vote is your voice, and every voice matters!
As Oregon's top elections official, sometimes I have to tell hard truths. And the truth is that
four years ago in the last gubernatorial primary election total voter participation was only
41.62%. In other words, less than half of registered voters actually cast a vote during the
2010 primary. We can do better than that!
Indeed, in 2010, there were some bright spots. Lake County had a voter participation rate of
i,3.90% - more than 20 percentage points higher than the statewide average! Close on Lake
County's heels were Harney County at 62.29% and Gilliam County at 60.05%. 1 know every
person in Oregon cares about their right to vote just as much as the people in Lake, Harney,
&U*' Gilligor-t! C*ii-ttipq —#jA 777 I'll, i*XVW*%v -umch %vp carp 'ov,2ctu v stisit 2
Every county in Oregon should strive to have the highest voter participation rate — and it's up
to each and every voter to do their part by voting. So in this 2014 primary, I encourage you to
look to the people of Lake, Harney, and Gilliam Counties as models. Vote! Be heard! And help
your county earn the honor of having the highest voter participation rate in Oregon!
And please remember that all ballots must be received by your county elections office by
8 pm on May 20, 2014. Postmarks do not count. If you have questions please call our toll free
hotline at 1-866-ORE-VOTE, or visit our website at www.ore-gonvotes.gov.
Sincerely,
omw--
Kate Brown
Voters' Pamphlet
Primary Election
May 20, 2014
Table of Contents
General Information
Voters' Pamphlet Information
4
List of Candidates
6
Oregon Voter Bill of Rights
25
Voters with Disabilities
30
Voter Registration Information
32
Candidates
Republican Candidates
7
Duties & Responsibilities of Republican
Precinct Committeepersons
16
Democratic Candidates
17
Duties & Responsibilities of Democratic
Precinct Committeepersons
21
Nonpartisan Candidates
22
Voting Information
Absentee Ballot Information
19
County Elections Officials
34
Vote by Mail
37
Additional Information Pages
Online Resources
5
Online Voters' Guide
9
Voting & Ballot Prohibitions
29
ORESTAR
36
Election Results
38
Index
Index of Candidates
39
Voters' Pamphlet
Your official 2014 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet provides
you with information about candidates who will appear on
your ballot.
It includes instructions for marking your ballot, a complete list
of federal and state candidates, as well as other information to
assist you through the voting process.
Candidate statements are printed as submitted.The state does
not correct punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or inaccurate
information. The only changes made are attempts to correct
spelling errors if the word as originally submitted is not in the
dictionary.
The voters' pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of
State since 1903, when Oregon became one of the first states to
provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication.
One copy of the voters' pamphlet is mailed to every household
in the state. Additional copies are available at the Secretary
of State's office, local post offices, courthouses and all county
elections offices. It can also be viewed at oregonvotes.gov.
Candidates
In the primary election, candidates are divided into three
sections: Democratic candidates, Republican candidates and
nonpartisan candidates. Major party candidates appear before
nonpartisan candidates and every two years the order in which
major political party candidates appear is rotated. For 2014,
Republican candidates appear first. Candidates pay a fee, or
submit signatures in lieu of paying the fee, for space in the
voters' pamphlet.The information required by law —pertaining
to occupation, occupational background, educational back-
ground and prior governmental experience —has been certified
as true by each candidate.
Random Alphabet
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 candidates appear
on the ballot.
The alphabet for the 2014 Primary Election is:
G,I,U,M,H, VW, Z,Y,D,A,Q,P,C.L,E,R,N,X,T,B4O,J,K,S,F
Website
Most of the information contained in this voters' pamphlet is also
available in the Online Voters' Guide at www.oregonvotes.gov.
Espanol
Una version en espanol de algunas partes de la Guia del
Elector esta a su disposicion en el portal del Internet cuya
direccion aparece arriba. Conscientes de que este material en
linea podria no Ilegar adecuadamente a todos los electores que
necesitan este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la
version en linea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan
acceso a una computadora.
Important!
If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a
mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county
elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be
mailed to you as long as you request it by May 15. After that,
you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have already
mailed your original ballot before you realize you made a
mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a
replacement ballot.
Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections
office by 8pm election day,Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
Postmarks do not count!
County elections offices are open on election day from lam
to 8pm.
Voter Information
For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and
return, marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot,
absentee ballots, signature requirements, the voters'
pamphlet, when and where to vote, and other questions
about elections and voting, call the toll -free voter information
line at 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683).
Voter information line representatives can provide services
in both English and Spanish.TTY services for the hearing
impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900.
I4t'�'
+' r ` �} �;t,:
{ } f� rr `�r
,• i,
i �s`l
{
J
t ss
{#eo
•
a iiP
,�.rtt;;i
J. t�•,,.
3ry� tr;t� r
Register to vote
You must be registered byTuesday, April 29,
to vote in the 2014 Primary Election
•
Find a dropsite
i
Your ballot must be received by 8 pm
i
on May 20, 2014
MyVote
Use this new online tool to check or update
�t='
registration status and track ballot.
ate
your your
Is
for more information about voting in Oregon
oregonvotes.gov
1 866 673 VOTE / 1 866 673 8683
se hab(a espatV
TTY
1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
Republican Candidates
United States Senator
Monica Wehby
Jo Rae Perkins
Mark Callahan
Timothy I Crawley
Jason Conger
Representative in Congress
2nd District
Greg Walden
Dennis B Linthicum
Governor
Bruce A Cuff
Gordon Challstrom
Tim Carr
Dennis Richardson
Mae Rafferty
Darren Karr*
State Representative
53rd District
Gene Whisnant
54th District
Knute C Buehler
55th District
Mike McLane
59th District
John E Huffman
Britt Storkson*
Democratic Candidates
United States Senator
Pavel Goberman*
Jeff Markley
William Bryk*
Representative in Congress
2nd District
C F (Frank) Vulliet
Aelea Christofferson
Barney Speaa
Governor
Ifeanyichukwu C Diru*
John Kitzhaber
State Representative
53rd District
No Candidate Filed
54th District
Craig Wilhelm
55th District
Richard V Phay*
59th District
No Candidate Filed
Nonpartisan Candidates
Commissioner of the Bureau of
Labor and Industries
Brad Avakian*
Judge of the Supreme Court
Position 1
Thomas Balmer
Position 7
Martha L Walters
Judge of the Court of Appeals
Position 1
Chris Garrett
Position 4
Timothy Sercombe*
Position 11
Joel DeVore
Position 12
Erin C Lagesen
Position 13
DougTookey
Judge of the Oregon Tax Court
Henry C Breithaupt*
Judge of the Circuit Court
11th District, Position 5
Randy Miller
Steven M Kurzer
Thomas Spear
11th District, Position 7
Stephen P Forte
District Attorney
Deschutes County
John Hummel
Patrick J Flaherty
United States Senator
Monica
Wehby
Republican
Occupation: Director of
Pediatric Neurosurgery,
Emanuel -Randall Children's
Hospital
f Occupational Background:
as President, Oregon Medical
Association; Trustee, American
Medical Association; President, Medical Society of Portland;
Board, American Association Neurological Surgeons
Educational Background: University of Notre Dame, Baylor
College of Medicine, UCLA Neurosurgery Residency,
University of Utah Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship
Prior Governmental Experience: VA Hospital, Neurosurgical
Resident; Chief Petitioner, Citizen Ballot Initiative for TORT
Reform
Community Service: Trustee, Ronald McDonald House
Charities; Volunteer Surgeon, Haiti Earthquake Humanitarian
Crisis
Keep Your Doctor — Change Your Senator
I'm a neurosurgeon and the mother of four teenagers. I've
spent my life problem -solving. I can't just stand by and
watch as Oregon families, seniors, and veterans struggle.
Politicians are trained to argue; doctors are trained to
evaluate data and fix things. It's time to fix DC.
Opportunity for Oregonians
We need a federal government that will partner with small
businesses to grow our economy, not a government
that dictates, mandates, and over -regulates every aspect
of our lives. With less national debt and a focus on job
growth, we can help Oregon families thrive.
Healthcare Reform
In 2009,1 appeared in nationwide television commercials
warning Americans about the flaws in Obamacare. I knew this
massive bill was going to mean more red -tape and higher
premiums, while damaging the doctor -patient relationship.
Oregonians deserve patient -centered, market -based solutions
for healthcare. Having 30 years of medical policy experience,
I can deliver on that promise.
Excellence in Education
I will work to bring our federal education dollars back to
Oregon, increase school choice options for our families, and
decrease frivolous mandates. I will take on Common Core,
protect our children's privacy, and promote block -grants that
empower our teachers and local communities.
Oregon Farmers Endorse Dr. Wehby
"Dr. Wehby is not a career politician; she actually listens
to the concerns of Oregonians. She's a problem -solver.
That is exactly what Oregon farmers and their families
need in DC right now."
-Barry Bushue, President, Oregon Farm Bureau
LEARN MORE AT
www.MonicaFor0regon.com
(This information furnished by Dr. Monica Wehby for U.S.
Senate.)
United States Senator
.Jo Rae
Perkins
Republican
Occupation: None
Occupational Background:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER(R), Budgeting,
Realtor
Educational Background: BS
2013 Oregon State University Political Science; Executive
Certificate 2005 University of Portland, Financial Planning;
AS 1979 Linn Benton CC Business Management
Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committee Person
Multitudes of issues face the United States, none as
important as the financial health of America. 01/30/14, U.S.
Government debt exceeded $17.3 trillion. This is unsustain-
able. This must change. Congress refuses to be realistic or
honest with you, and continue to increase the debt limit. Your
hard-earned tax dollars do not belong to the government. It is
your money!
It is time we elect a new senator with an allegiance to the
voters, not special interests and lobbyists.
As a former financial advisor and Oregon's next US Senator,
Jo Rae Perkins will carry with her the same ethical standards
of the prudent man law and fiduciary responsibility treating
your tax dollars with care, acting in your best interest, using
caution in all fiscal decisions. It is time Congress acts to Cut
Spending, Cap the Debt, Balance the Budget.
Jo Rae Perkins on issues:
We need a strong military and support for our veterans
Life begins at conception. She is pro-life/adoption
For additional information about Jo Rae Perkins' views, visit
www.OregonsNextSenator.com.
As Oregon's next US Senator I promise along with my staff,
every bill will be read prior voting.
Before considering how to vote, every bill must be
Congruent with the US Constitution
Free of pork barrel spending/unrelated projects
Fiscally and socially conservative
I'm All In!
In 2012,1 allowed my professional investment licenses to
lapse because I knew I would be running for the U.S. Senate.
I am the only US Senate Candidate 100% committed. I walked
away from my career. I pledge my fortune, sacred honor and
life to make a positive difference for every United States
Citizen.
Humbly I ask for your vote.
Jo Rae Perkins, Republican, Main Street American.
iorae@perkinsforussenate.com
@Perkins4Senate 541-979-5395
(This information furnished by Jo Rae Perkins.)
United States Senator
Republican
Occupation: Information
Technology (IT) Consultant
Occupational Background: IT
industry consulting/permanent
positions, at local/national
companies, over 13 years.
Educational Background: B.S. Business Administration / MIS,
Pre -Law Minor, OSU — Corvallis, OR; MCP, MCSE Training
Program, THE COMPUTER INSTITUTE — Rockville, MD
Prior Governmental Experience: Marion County Republican
Party PCP, 2013— Present; Lane County Republican PCP, 2011-
2013; Eugene Income Tax Opposition Statement Committee,
2011
Leadership, Integrity, Character, Honor & Trust
End Government Infringement:
We must stop our government from violating our con-
stitutional protections. From the NSA spying us, to them
attacking our 2nd Amendment rights, to the IRS targeting, to
political correctness destroying our religious freedom. Our
nation's sovereignty is under attack with the implementation
of Agenda 21 and Common Core. As your constitutionally
conservative Senator, I will stand strong, with Senator
Ted Cruz for the rights of all Americans.
Economy:
As your Senator, who believes in the free market, I will work
to make America's economy strong again, beginning with the
Full Repeal of ObamaCare a.k.a "MerkleyCare".
Balance Budget; Reduce Spending:
As your fiscally conservative Senator, and a believer in
limited government, I will reduce wasteful spending and
push for a balanced budget amendment.
Fellow Americans:
We're at a crossroads affecting the very freedom our consti-
tutional republic was founded upon. Supporting moderate
candidates, that don't win general elections, is not an option.
We need to elect a true conservative candidate that will fight
for American values. We will win this election, by distanc-
ing ourselves from career politicians who are only looking
to advance their own careers. We will win with a Pro -Life
candidate that embraces our conservative values. A candi-
date not afraid to hold the President accountable for lying to
us, without hesitating to convict him, if the House impeaches
him. A candidate that isn't afraid to take on the establishment,
to promote freedom from government intrusion, dependency,
& poverty. My fellow Americans, I Am That Candidate. Thank
you and May God Bless America.
Campaign website: www.CallahanFor0regon.com
(This information furnished by Callahan For Oregon.)
United States Senator
Timothy
Crawley
Republican
Occupation: Attorney
Occupational Background:
Nichols & Associates
Educational Background:
U.C. Hastings, J.D.; Williams
College, B.A.
Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. District Court, District of
Oregon; Supreme Court of California; Federal Reserve Bank.
I was born and raised in Cottage Grove where my parents
still reside. I consider it a personal obligation to help Oregon
maintain its natural beauty and a healthy ecology while
continuing to enjoy the benefits of a free market, untainted by
monopolistic power. I have travelled to nearly thirty countries
and explored a multitude of foreign cultures and environ-
ments, but Oregon has always remained my home. That is
why, after completing my legal education in California and
beginning my professional career there, I have returned to
Oregon.
My family always encouraged me to serve others. I have
advocated for civil rights in the Middle East; crewed an
Alaskan fishing boat; educated the public for the Federal
Reserve Bank; and represented tech entrepreneurs at a law
firm in Silicon Valley. Since my return to Oregon, I have
been a volunteer in environmental restoration efforts and
pro Bono legal services in Portland, tenured with an Oregon
U.S. District Court judge, and currently work with a personal
injury, civil rights, and small business Portland law firm. My
credentials for U.S. Senate include skills in negotiation and
mediation for which I have been honored internationally in
the U.S., Germany, and Canada. I am a member of the Oregon
and California State Bars.
As a U.S. Senator, I would help restore self-determination to
our local communities by ending intransigent party warfare
and righting our capsized political system. The ideals of a
democratic financial system must be revived in practice. We
must return to a saner foreign policy, halting an intolerable
drain of American blood and treasure abroad while adopting
more effective strategies for peace. Perhaps most important,
we must secure our sacred individual rights to life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness — free of unwarranted govern-
ment interference.
(This information furnished by Crawley for Oregon.)
United States Senator
Jason
Conger
Republican
Occupation: Attorney, State
Representative
Occupational Background:
Small business owner, teacher,
Congressional Aide, carpenter
Educational Background: A.A.,
College of the Redwoods; B.A., Humboldt State University;
J.D., Harvard Law School
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State
Representative: Co -Vice Chair, House Education Committee;
Business and Labor Committee; General Government and
Consumer Protection Committee; Health Care Committee;
Law Clerk, US Department of Justice
JASON CONGER FOR U.S. SENATE
REAL. CONSERVATIVE.
Jason Conger and his wife, Amy, have been married for 25
years and have five children. Jason lives and practices law in
Bend and is proud to represent his community in the Oregon
Legislature.
Jason faced poverty most of his life. He knows how it feels to
be hungry, to live in a single -wide trailer without heat in the
winter, and even to be homeless.
But Jason's story doesn't end there. After striking out on his
own at 16, working his way through community college and
Humboldt State University, Jason was accepted into Harvard
Law School.
In 2010, Jason defeated an incumbent Democrat for a seat in
the Oregon House of Representatives. Two years later, Jason
won re-election by an overwhelming margin. His central
Oregon district is a microcosm of the state, and Jason has
proven he can win tough elections against the odds.
Jason has championed conservative issues like tax cuts,
traditional marriage, life, 2nd amendment, and a balanced
budget.
Jason Conger knows the struggles of Oregon's working and
middle-class families. He understands what it takes to get out
of poverty, and he can connect with voters Republicans have
struggled to win in recent elections.
Homeless to Harvard is just part of the Jason Conger story.
Help Jason defeat Jeff Merkley and he will fight for conserva-
tive principles in DC.
ENDORSED BY
Oregon Right to Life PAC
Oregon Firearms Federation Political Action Committee
48 Republican House and Senate members, county
commissioners, city councilors, and Sheriffs
from all over Oregon
JASON CONGER
www.congerfororegon.com
(This information furnished by Jason Conger for U.S. Senate.)
Representative in Congress, 2nd District
Republican
Occupation: small business
owner; U.S. Representative
Occupational Background:
Oregon Small Business Owner
since 1986
Educational Background:
Graduate, University of Oregon; Hood River Valley High
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Legislator
Greg Walden Works Hard to Grow and Strengthen Rural
Communities
"We strongly support Greg Walden because whether one is
raising livestock, growing crops, or working in the woods, no
one has stood taller for our agriculture and forested com-
munities in fighting government overreach, protecting private
property and water rights, and working to strengthen our
rural communities."
Barry Bushue, President, Oregon Farm Bureau
Ray Sessler, President, Oregon Cattlemen's Association
Walden has a true understanding, regard and desire to
protect the people in his district." The Dalles Chronicle 4.13.13
• Endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Greg Walden is Fighting to Stop Government Intrusion in
Your Life
• Secured a federal investigation into Cover Oregon to
stop the waste, demand the truth, and get accountability
• Worked to make agencies more transparent and account-
able to the taxpayers. The IRS's political targeting of
conservative groups is the latest outrageous example of
out of control government agencies.
• Supports an amendment to the Constitution that would
require Congress to pass a balanced budget each year.
• Passed legislation to help fix the government's broken
forest policy and put people back to work in the woods,
and is leading the fight for public access to our public
lands.
Strong Support from Community Leaders
"Greg Walden is widely supported by county commission-
ers throughout Oregon because he works hard for our local
needs and stands up to the federal government when it
overreaches. He really gets after it."
Doug Breidenthal, Jackson County Commissioner
Steve McClure, Union County Commissioner
Keeping the Promise to Veterans and Active -Duty Military
• Worked to ensure the benefits they have earned through
years of service because we owe our freedom to them.
Keep Greg Walden working for us.
He's earned our trust and support.
(This information furnished by Greg Walden.)
Representative in Congress, 2nd District
Dennis
Linthicum
Republican
Occupation: Klamath County
Commissioner; Business
Owner; Rancher
Occupational Background:
Programmer/Analyst;
Senior Vice President MIS;
Independent Consultant;
Construction Contractor; Rancher
Educational Background: UCLA, BA Economics; Biola
University, MA Christian Apologetics
Prior Governmental Experience: County Commissioner
FAMILY:
Diane and I (married 33 yrs) have two adult children and
attend Bonanza Community Church, where I served as an
elder.
STATEMENT:
We have 17,500,000,000,000 Reasons to
Change our Representative
"Our government was constitutionally designed to protect
our freedoms; our unalienable, God-given rights to life,
liberty, and our private pursuits. The political tragedy is that
the federal government is now an unconstitutional power -
monger, wealth consumer and re -distributor, growing and
spending more every year."
"I will challenge the regulatory over -reach of unelected
bureaucracies. The EPA, USDA, DOE, NSA, USFS, USFWS,
which undermine our private property rights, rural lifestyles,
right to privacy, and ability to earn a living from our abundant
natural resources and entrepreneurial endeavors."
"Career politicians jeopardize our futures with the relentless
onslaught of federal spending. My opponent voted for trillion -
dollar budget deals, increased food stamp and green energy
boondoggles while cutting Veterans' benefits and raising the
debt ceiling."
District 2 and America needs a Representative who will bind
the Federal government using the chains of the Constitution.
"Dennis is a strong advocate for Oregon's natural resources,
has the courage and willingness to fight the Federal
Bureaucracies ... please vote for Dennis Linthicum for
Congress" — Paul Castilleja, Wallowa County Commissioner
"Dennis ... will work for controlled, moral -based
Constitutional government... will fight for the return of
what made America great; free markets, minimal taxes,
and wise fiscal policy... a leader who will look to solve
problems before throwing money at them ... we need leaders
like Dennis Linthicum in Congress." — Retired Colonel
Curtis A. Waite
Associations:
Lifetime Member NRA, GOA; National Association of Gun
Rights Leadership Pledge; Sustaining Member of Oregon
Right to Life
Endorsed by:
Oregon Firearms Foundation PAC; Americans for Legal
Immigration PAC
16 Years is Long Enough - Vote for Common -Sense
(This information furnished by Linthicum for Congress.)
Governor
Bruce A
Cuff
Republican
Occupation: Realtor®,
Broker, Property Preservation
Inspector
Occupational Background:
Sales Manager Purchaser,
Superior Tire Service;
Educational Background: B.S. Political Science, Willamette
University; Chemeketa Community College; Oregon State
University: Gervais High School
Prior Governmental Experience: Marion County Board of
Property Tax Appeals. U.S. Army; Army National Guard of
Oregon
Family: Bruce and his Wife, Vonna, live in Mehama with
youngest son. They have three married children and two
Grandchildren.
Community: Board Member, Adult Sunday School Teacher
at Santiam Chapel, Lyons; Salem Association of Realtors®;
Active Business Promoters;
Bruce Cuff:
Conservative Values.
Conservative Principles.
Your Conservative Voice as Governor
BRUCE CUFF on Taxes
"I support eliminating business taxes and reducing personal
income taxes by 1/3, moving the funding source to a Local
Sales Tax. I support prohibiting the State from raises revenue
by a sales tax. Local Sales Tax = Local Control."
BRUCE CUFF on Property Rights
"I will protect private property rights by appointing "rural
friendly" members to the Land Conservation Development
Commission, returning to local control of land use decisions.
BRUCE CUFF on Schools
"School Choice. Parents will be empowered when the money
follows the student. Competition will result in the best
education for all children."
BRUCE CUFF on Logging, Hunting, Fishing and
2nd Amendment
"I support Oregon's forest resource community and will
ensure that public forestlands are a productive, healthy and
sustainable market in our State."
"As Governor, I will support your right to hunt and fish on
public lands."
"2nd Amendment. The right to bear arms is an unalienable
right. Restrictions on law-abiding citizens will be opposed. I
support the Castle Law.
BRUCE CUFF on Families:
"Marriage and family values need to be protected and
supported, not redefined."
Bruce Cuff is pro -life and will be a strong pro -life advocate
for the unborn.
"I will be your conservative voice on taxes, property rights,
school choice, timber and families values as Governor."
"I ask for your vote in the Republican primary."
Bruce Cuff
(This information furnished by Bruce Cuff.)
Governor
Administration,
management
Gordon
Challstrom
Republican
Occupation: Retired
Occupational Background:
Commercial Contractor
Educational Background:
University Nevada -Reno;
Bachelor Degree in Business
minors in economics and international
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Gordon Challstrom has the equivalent of a Ph.D. in the school
of hard knocks. As a youngster, Gordon worked in the fields
of the Willamette Valley and delivered newspapers to help
his single mom make ends meet. After high school, Gordon
became the youngest grocery manager in Albertson's history
before achieving a four-year university degree in only two
years.
Returning to Oregon, Gordon built a multi -million dollar
commercial concrete business from the ground up, creating
dozens of family wage jobs throughout Oregon.
When the recession hit Oregon hard, Gordon became increas-
ingly alarmed by the direction a nonstop stream of liberal
governors had taken Oregon. As governor, Gordon's focus
will be on getting Oregon's economy back on its feet and
making Oregon a state that is friendly to small businesses
and entrepreneurs - the real job creators.
A man of principle, Gordon Challstrom is an across-the-
board, limited government conservative who believes
government should protect private property rights, not
undermine those rights through intrusive, overreaching
land -use regulations.
As governor, Gordon will work to bring the massive amounts
of federal lands in Oregon under the control of Oregon
counties - for the benefit of all Oregonians.
Gordon will oppose tax increases. He believes Oregon's high
income tax rates are depressing job creation and sending a
clear message to new and expanding businesses to locate
elsewhere.
Gordon believes schools should be about kids and the basics
of education rather than a race to spend never-ending sums
of money catering to the demands of teachers unions.
As a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, Gordon
will defend life, liberty, property, and the traditional definition
of marriage. Oregon needs Gordon's wisdom and leadership.
Please vote Gordon Challstrom for governor.
Elect a lawyer, get more laws. Elect a businessman, get more
jobs!
(This information furnished by Gordon Challstrom.)
Governor
Tim
Carr
Republican
Occupation: Gubernatorial
Candidate
Occupational Background: CEO
+ President of CoSource USA
2004 - 2013; Vice President of
Sales and Marketing at DePaul
Industries 1995 - 2004
Educational Background: Attended University of Portland.
Graduated Portland State University, BS Political Science.
Jesuit High School
Prior Governmental Experience: None
My name is Tim Carr, and I'm from Portland but for Oregon. I
am committed to making Oregon an even greater place to live
by playing an active role in making my community a safer,
better place to raise my children, find employment, and forge
a future filled with promise.
As a life long Oregonian, a businessman, and an entrepre-
neur, I have seen first hand, what 25 years of democratic
leadership has done for our great state. We have lower job
opportunities that ever before and our quality of life has
decreased.
Running the state of Oregon is like running a business; which
is why we need to elect leaders who recognize that we are all
on the same team. We're Oregonians, and we all want what is
best for Oregon.
As Governor, Tim Carr will focus on:
Economic Prosperity: Attract (aka STEAL BUSINESSES) from
other states by creating a "business friendly" environment
through Taxation Reform and Sensible Regulation Reform.
Education Strength: Prioritize budgets to ensure fiscal
sustainability for public schools (K-12) and focused initiatives
to promote Oregon's world class higher education facilities.
Government Spending: Develop a path to eliminate waste-
ful programs that take money away from Education, Public
Safety, & Economic Development.
PIERS Reform: Stop the debilitating effect of state and
local government being strapped and strangled by PERS
requirements.
Environmental Stewardship: Work to find a long-term resolu-
tion to the O+C Land issue and provide sensible solutions for
our environment without sacrificing jobs.
Please vote for me, Tim Carr ... as a Republican whose agenda
is to make Oregon better for everyone. We may not always
agree, but we can always find some common ground.
— Tim Carr - www.TimCarr.com
(This information furnished by Tim Carr.)
Governor
Dennis
Richardson
Republican
Occupation: Businessman,
State Representative
Occupational Background:
Army Combat Helicopter Pilot.
Decades of experience as a
small business owner and
small town attorney.
Educational Background: BYU, J. Reuben Clark Law School
Prior Governmental Experience: City Councilor,
School District Budget Committee, Oregon House of
Representatives.
Community Service: Boy Scout and church youth leader,
volunteer soccer coach, veteran.
Vision & Leadership
Oregon has operated without a vision for the future for far too
long. A Richardson Administration will rise to the challenge
of preparing our state for the future, protecting our seniors,
educating our children and empowering small businesses to
grow, prosper and create jobs.
Creating Jobs, Promoting Oregon
I've organized and directed 10 international legislative trade
delegations to promote Oregon business, education and
tourism. As Governor, I will open new markets for Oregon
products and services that create jobs and return prosperity
to Oregon.
It's Your Money — Demand Value.
I've earned a reputation for demanding absolute account-
ability and fiscal discipline from government. I'll put an end to
cronyism, demand accountability and lead a government that
will be more focused on protecting your job than mine.
Balancing Priorities
We can protect our environment and our jobs. My policy
will be simple — I'll get government out of the way of good
corporate citizens that follow the rules and create good jobs
but I will have a zero tolerance policy for those that put self-
interest ahead of responsibility.
Innovation
Innovations in energy, communications, transportation and
manufacturing are providing full-time, living wage jobs for a
new workforce. These technologies must be supported with
world -class education, trained skilled labor and a predictable
regulatory environment that fosters investment in Oregon.
"It's time for a Governor who will listen to the people, take
responsibility to hold state agencies accountable, and make
sure that every penny is spent with purpose. It's time to get
Oregon back on track."
Dennis lives in Central Point with his wife Cathy of 40 years.
They have nine children.
(This information furnished by Friends of Dennis Richardson.)
Governor
Mae
Rafferty
Republican
Occupation: 22 years Co.
Business Owner Hardwood
Lumber and Hardware sales
Occupational Background:
Idaho Statesman delivery,
Ferry Morse seed company,
Orchard and Factory worker,
Cleaning and Woodworking Business owner.
Educational Background: Caldwell Senior High, Northwest
Nazarene College Nampa Idaho, McGraw Hill Bookkeeping
and Accounting Diploma.
Prior Governmental Experience: Elected Republican Precinct
person.
Warning: Be certain your candidates are against communist
business infiltration.
In performing my duties as Governor I shall...
Error on the side of Freedom if such an error exists.
Protect the Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness for all
Oregonians born and unborn. Organize the state Militia.
Resist The infiltration of Chinese business into Oregon.
An opponent wrote a letter stating he wants to bring
Chinese businesses to Oregon and signed it sincerely
Dennis Richardson. Chinese businesses are either partly
or entirely owned by the communist Chinese Government.
Such subversive activities are un-American.
Direct Oregon towards a means to swiftly and abundantly
reduce regulation, protect private property rights and the
rights of the people to use public lands. Allow industry and
agriculture to flourish. Instigate a state self sufficiency plan.
Wholeheartedly pursue a debt free sovereign position for the
state. Times are hard for the private sector. Public employees
must cooperate by assuming responsibility for their own
retirements; Phase out PERS.
Insist public schools bring back constitutional patriotism.
Teach basic reading, writing arithmetic, pure science and
American history, Vigorous physical education. Then set
the students free to follow their own paths of interest. Teach
more hands on skills. No psycho social engineering. Private
and Home school vouchers, Freedom in Education.
Convey a strong message opposing unnatural destructive
practices Such as abortion, homosexuality, communism,
"Obamacare", and the growing of GMO crops.
*** Defend the United States and Oregon Constitutions at all
costs. Stop Un-American activities in Oregon. God go before
us return us to true Liberty.
Oregon **** May day May day ****Elect Mae Rafferty
for Governor **** WWW.maeforaovernor.com
Paid for by maeforgovernor
(This information furnished by Mae For Governor.)
State Representative, 53rd District
Gene
Whisnant
Republican
Occupation: USAF Colonel,
retired. State Representative.
Republican Assistant Leader
Occupational Background:
27 years USAF career; served
in Vietnam, Germany, and
Yugoslavia in command, lead-
ership, staff, and diplomatic positions and on the Air Force
and Secretary of Defense staffs in the Pentagon
Educational Background: MA in International Affairs,
University of Arkansas; BA in Journalism, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Squadron Officers School; Air
Command & Staff College; National Defense College
Prior Governmental Experience: Interim House Higher
Education; Education; and Human Services & Housing
Committees. Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Commission.
State Commission on Children and Families. Joint Ways and
Means Committees and Education and Public Safety sub-
committees; House Judiciary Committees; Co -Chair, House
General Government Committee. Chair, Deschutes County
Commission on Children & Families; six term precinct person;
Sunriver Board of Directors; Treasurer and Chair of Deschutes
County Republican Party
Community service: Served on Homeless Leadership Council;
multiple veteran organizations; member of Sunriver Christian
Fellowship Church; former youth sports coach and PTA
officer
Family: Married to fourth generation Oregonian, Josie Coffey.
Josie is a former Assistance League of Bend member and a
Sunriver Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Son, Todd, his wife
Melissa, and grandson Colby live in New Bern, NC.
Gene Whisnant
Leadership with Honesty and Integrity
Gene believes in individual freedoms; free markets; local
government decision -making;
effective, frugal, accountable, and transparent State
Government; and
focusing on Oregon's economic recovery.
Gene knows lower taxes and less regulation will help grow
Oregon's economy
to ensure stable funding for a quality education system;
to provide quality programs for seniors, disabled, and
military veterans;
and to expand public safety programs to protect the public,
fight meth,
hold criminals accountable, and address illegal
immigration.
Gene works for farmers and ranchers and rights of property
owners.
Gene cares about Central Oregon families and supports
tougher penalties and reporting requirements for sexual
predators.
(This information furnished by Gene Whisnant.)
State Representative, 54th District
Republican
Occupation: Physician; small
business owner; inventor
Occupational Background:
Orthopedic Surgeon; Medical
Product Design
Educational Background:
Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University; M.A., Politics and
Economics; Johns Hopkins University; M.D.; Oregon State
University; Roseburg High School
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Community Service: Board of Directors, St. Charles Health
Systems; Ford Family Foundation; OSU-Cascades
Family: Wife Patty; two teenage children
KNUTE: I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE
"I love Bend. I've built a career here, raised my family here
and made great friends here. Our future is bright, but big
challenges remain. We must strengthen our economy,
improve our schools, protect our quality of life and reform
our politics. I'm running for State Representative to work with
you to create a better future for our community and our state.
I ask for your vote."
A GROWING AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
Oregon's economic recovery has been too slow for too many
Knute will support tax and regulatory policies to grow the
middle class, help entrepreneurs succeed, encourage small
businesses to flourish and attract and keep large employers
in Oregon.
SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE KIDS FOR COLLEGE
AND THE WORLD
Everyday, hard-working educators across Central Oregon do
great things under tough circumstances. Knute will support
both funding and reforms designed to reduce class sizes,
boost student achievement, strengthen teacher training and
improve financial transparency.
PROTECTING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE
People visit, move and stay here because Bend is both
beautiful and unique — let's keep it that way.
Knute will support policies that promote growth and
conservation, respect our natural resource heritage and
embrace the values of sustainability and
locally -owned business and products.
REFORMING POLITICS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
Oregonians want elected officials who put people ahead
of partisan politics. As Bend's voice and vote in Salem,
Knute will serve his constituents above all else. Guided by
his conscience, Knute will support policies that empower
independent voters, restrain excessive partisanship and that
are tolerant and inclusive.
www.knutebuehier.com
(This information furnished by Knute Buehler.)
State Representative, 55th District
Ike
McLane
Republican
Occupation: State
Representative; Attorney;
Major, Oregon Air National
Guard.
Occupational Background:
Lawyer; Publishing Company
CEO.
Educational Background: J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School;
B.S., Agricultural Resource Economics, Oregon State
University; Condon High School.
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2011
to present; Minority Leader, House of Representatives; Joint
Ways and Means Committee; Circuit Court Judge, pro tem,
Deschutes County; Law Clerk, Oregon Supreme Court, U.S.
Attorney's Office.
Military Experience: Staff Judge Advocate, Kingsley Field,
173rd Fighter Wing; Judge Advocate, 142nd Fighter Wing,
41st Infantry Brigade.
ABOUT MIKE McLANE
Mike grew up in Condon, Oregon and was active in 4-H, FFA,
and sports. He worked wheat and cattle ranches and the
family alfalfa farm. Today, Mike lives with his wife and their
children on a small farm in Crook County.
MIKE McLANE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FIGHTING FOR JOBS
Mike McLane is fighting for local jobs — and winning the fight.
When the Department of Revenue tried to circumvent an
enterprise zone agreement in Prineville, Mike pushed back.
He introduced legislation to fix the problem. Because of his
work to increase private sector jobs, Mike was named one of
the top legislators for 2013 by the Oregon Farm Bureau, the
Oregon Wheat League, the Oregon Business Association, and
Oregonians for Food and Shelter.
FIGHTING FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS
Mike supported several reforms that are improving our
schools and helping school districts better plan their budgets.
From giving parents and students more choice to encour-
aging innovation, Mike is giving us the tools we need to
strengthen our education system. As a member of the Ways
and Means Committee during his first term, Mike pushed to
fund schools first — before any other budget.
FIGHTING FOR FISCAL DISCIPLINE
Mike serves on the important Ways and Means Committee
where he is helping to reign in spending and pushing for
more budget accountability. He's fighting to cut waste.
ENDORSEMENTS
Oregon Farm Bureau
and many more.
Learn more at:
www.VoteMcLane.com
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect
Mike McLane.)
State Representative, 59th District
Republican
Occupation: State
Representative, Commercial
Property Developer/Owner
Occupational Background:
Legislator; Radio Station
Owner/Manager; Small
Business Developer/Owner;
Ford Dealership Manager; Military Police US Army
Educational Background: High School Graduate, some
college, Military Police Training, Legislative Energy Institute
Executive Certificate, NCSL Leadership Course.
Prior Governmental Experience: Chamber Economic
Development Committee; Scenic Area Oregon Investment
Board; House Committees on Education, Higher Education &
Workforce Development, Veterans, Ways & Means, Capital
Construction, Oregon Workforce Investment Board, Hanford
Cleanup Board and Deputy Whip.
Jobs and Economy
Private business has always been the economic engine. I'll
continue working to remove government interference and
over -regulation to allow Oregon businesses and entrepre-
neurs, latitude to make Oregon vibrant again. With my small
business background, I understand what it takes to create
jobs.
Fiscal Responsibility
We cannot spend and borrow our way to prosperity. We
must control and prioritize spending while working to reform
our budgeting process. I consistently vote against wasteful
spending and the dangerous practice of over -borrowing,
balanced with supporting prudent, targeted investments. Our
spending level is unsustainable, not because we have too few
taxes. It's because government spends too much! Let's right -
size state government, work smart and be efficient.
Personal Freedoms
I believe you know what's best for you, your family and your
property, not lawmakers and agencies in Salem. We need to
put the money and power back in the hands of the people so
they can choose how to spend the money they have earned.
From educating your kids, choosing a vocation or protecting
and planning for the future, the freedom to choose should be
yours.
Track Record
You be the judge. Nearly 7 years of legislative votes tell the
story of my work for you. I have been consistently endorsed
by trusted businesses and agricultural organizations. I appre-
ciate your continued support.
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect
John E. Huffman.)
Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen in the Oregon Republican Party
What is a PCP?
The 700,000 registered Oregon Republicans are the grassroots heart of the Republican Party of Oregon. Precinct
Committeemen and Committeewomen are chosen from among that 700,000 to organize advocacy for Republican political
principles in their Oregon neighborhoods and communities and support for Republican candidates for office.
The PCPs also control the state Republican party (ORP). They elect the office holders in their county Republican Committees,
who, in turn, set policy for and elect the officials of the Oregon State Republican Party. The PCPs also select delegates to the
state and national Republican conventions.
PCPs and the County officers whom they elect are the primary organizing and directing force for the thousands of additional
Republican volunteers who arise from the electorate to work on behalf of Republican principles and candidates.
What are Republican Principles?
Republican principles are timeless. They have been found to be the best way for people to live together, while exercising
their fundamental individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That happiness —the pursuit of the greatest
enjoyment of the blessings of a human life— requires protection for life, liberty, private property, and common sense ethical
principles.
These principles are found in our Bibles and in the founding documents of our Constitutional Republic. Individual Republicans
express these principles in many ways and live their lives in a wide variety of manners that are enabled by American freedom.
Individual Republicans hold, with variations, most of the following views:
• The strength of our nation lies with the individual. Each person's dignity, freedom, ability, and responsibility must be
protected and honored.
• Equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all Americans, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability must
be preserved.
• Free enterprise has made America a land of opportunity, economic growth, and prosperity.
• Government must be fiscally responsible and require in taxes only that minimum of the earnings of Americans required to
fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.
• The traditional customs and culture of our nation must be preserved, especially those that are essential to our families,
our professions, and our way of life.
• In general, everyone should do all that they agree to do, and no one should encroach on other persons or their property.
In this 2014 election campaign, Oregon Republicans will work to elect Republicans to public office throughout Oregon — local
candidates, candidates to the Oregon House, Senate and Governorship, and candidates to the United States House and
Senate.
We invite you to become a Republican Party PCP and to work beside us on behalf of good government in our state and nation.
For more information, please call state party headquarters (503) 595-8881; e-mail info@orgop.org; or visit our website at
www.oregonrepublicanparty.org.
Art Robinson
Chairman, Oregon Republican Party
25375 SW Parkway Ave, Suite 200
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(This information furnished by Oregon Republican Party.)
United States Senator
Jeff
Merkley
Democrat
Occupation: U.S. Senator
Occupational Background:
Executive Director, Portland
Habitat for Humanity; National
Security Analyst, Pentagon
and Congressional Budget
Office; President, Oregon
World Affairs Council
Educational Background: David Douglas High School;
Stanford (B.A., International Relations); Princeton, (M.A.,
Public Policy)
Prior Governmental Experience: House Speaker, 2007-
2008; House Democratic Leader, 2003-07; House Member,
1999-2008
Jeff Merkley's Agenda For Oregon Families
• Create good paying jobs
• Make college more affordable
• Take on the special interests to reform Washington
• Protect Social Security and Medicare
Fighting For Middle -Class Families:
In a Congress that seems to be filled with champions for the
special interests, Jeff Merkley consistently fights for Oregon's
middle-class families.
• Son of a millwright, Jeff knows the value of a good -
paying job and has fought to create living -wage jobs in
Oregon.
• First in his family to go to college, Jeff has voted to keep
college loan interest rates low and has a plan to make
college affordable.
• A long-time consumer advocate, Jeff has taken on
the big banks and Wall Street to protect middle-class
families from their predatory practices.
• A champion for our seniors, Jeff has strongly opposed
attempts to privatize Social Security and Medicare.
Taking on the fights to protect Oregon values:
• Jeff has fought to protect a woman's right to choose and
to ensure women have access to affordable and safe
healthcare.
• In the Senate, Jeff has led the charge for equality with
workplace protections for the LGBT community and
support for marriage equality.
• Jeff supports equal pay for all; one of his first acts as
Senator was to vote for equal pay legislation.
"Senator Merkley has been a terrific partner fighting for
Oregon's middle-class families and working to create
good -paying jobs. He has been an outstanding champion for
Oregon values. I look forward to continuing our work together
to make sure Oregon is a great place to live and work."
— U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
(This information furnished by Jeff Merkley for Oregon.)
Representative in Congress, 2nd District
No photo
submitted
C F (Frank)
Vulliet
Democrat
Occupation: Attorney (retired);
Writer (Public Affairs, Politics,
Economics)
Occupational Background:
Civil Trial and Appellate
Lawyer, Naval Officer, Property
Development and Management
Educational Background: BA, University of Washington; JD,
UC Hastings College of the Law
Prior Governmental Experience: US Navy; Mercer Island Civil
Service Commission.
This election is about competency, honesty, and responsi-
bility. Incumbent Greg Walden rushed to cut taxes only to
increase spending, including two unfunded wars, to increase
deficits, and increase the national debt. Having "waxed out"
the federal credit card he then voted to default on the debt
and shut down the government. He now wants a balanced
budget amendment to protect us from representatives like
him!
Democratic voters must choose a candidate who 1) best
understands the problems, 2) has realistic, tough-minded
solutions to the problems accrued during Walden's tenure,
3) can wage a tough, aggressive, no-nonsense campaign,
and 4) will take the same attitude and work ethic into the
next Congress.
The grave problems facing the nation cannot be solved by
simplistic solutions or campaign slogans. We've suffered far
too much from promises of a "free lunch." I provide detailed
analyses of many serious national problems and the solutions
I will fight for on my website, www.FrankAnswers.US.
First, we must "fix" Congress by amending its procedural
rules to eliminate gridlock, see that every Member's vote
counts, eliminate the "Hastert" rule, allow amendments to
get fair consideration, confine each bill to a single topic, and
allow any bill to be brought to the floor for a vote by 20% of
members.
Second, we must make our fiscal ship seaworthy again with a
new, progressive Internal Revenue Code that treats all income
similarly, eliminates special interest tax breaks, and has each
taxpayer with the same true net income to pay the same tax,
very likely at lower rates.
When we do those two things we will be able to better solve
the many other national problems we face. Questions?:
frank.vulliet@bendbroadband.com.
(This information furnished by C. F. (Frank) Vulliet.)
Representative in Congress, 2nd District
Democrat
Occupation: Business Owner,
Telecommunications
Occupational Background:
Founder and President of ATL
Communications
Educational Background: B.A
in Political Science, MBA
Prior Governmental Experience: No paid governmental
experience
"Aelea is the clear choice for Congress. Her strong business
background and tenacity will serve the Second District well."
—Bill Bradbury, former Oregon Secretary of State
Healing Americans is not a partisan issue — it is an American
Value. And I will not stop until we heal our healthcare system,
heal our economy and heal Congress.
"No" will not fix our health care problems.
"No" will not create jobs.
I am running for Congress because:
We must lower healthcare costs. Americans spend more on
healthcare than almost every other industrialized nation. We
must continue the fight to lower costs by making sure every
American is getting basic care.
Lowering healthcare costs will improve our economy. By
controlling healthcare costs we make American goods and
services more competitive — and create new American jobs.
Congress should solve problems, not run from them. We
don't need partisan votes against healthcare. We need better
healthcare and representatives ready to fight for it.
People matter more than party labels. Partisan bickering
is paralyzing Congress and the country. It is time to put the
country first, replacing party politics with thoughtful consid-
eration of our challenges and cooperative answers.
We can create more living wage jobs for Oregonians. I have
operated a business for 22 years. I understand the relation-
ship between taxes and regulations and the ability of employ-
ers to create jobs.
We grow our economy by improving our schools. My five
children were educated in Oregon public schools. I have seen
the challenges our schools face. New technologies and ideas
give us options we have never had before. Let's use them
to provide our children the greatest chance for success. Our
economy and our kids depend on it.
Please say "Yes" to Aelea for Congress on May 20.
www.aeleaforconaress.com
(This information furnished by Aelea for Congress.)
Representative in Congress, 2nd District
Barney
Spera
Democrat
Occupation: retired
Occupational Background:
USMC, President TWU Local
505, Administrator, BBB
Arbitrator, Purser, Forestry
firefighter, Director Childrens
Health Home
Educational Background: attended San Jose State College
geology major
Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor and Councilman,
Millbrae, California
My name is Barney Spera and if elected I will be your aggres-
sive advocate for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour
and to do it now. Eighty million women in America and their
children are on the brink of poverty living a grueling mini-
mum wage existence. Australia has a minimum wage of over
$16 an hour and a unemployment rate below 6%. They do
have a lower wage rate but for teenagers only. The average
age of an American minimum wage worker is 35.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has assessed that every
$1 rise in minimum wage creates $2800 in purchasing power.
Not only would retail business benefit but there would be
a greater tax base for maintaining public services. America
should not have to subsidize it's workers with food stamps
and welfare checks.
Our Congressman, a leader in his party shut down the
government for 16 days causing great harm and costing the
taxpayers an estimated 25 billion dollars. He put party before
country. Republican Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana
calls his party the "the stupid party". I do agree with
Senator Rand Paul that we should not be involved in senseless
wars that drain our resources and kill and maim our men
and women, Our Congressman voted for those wars that
future generations will now have to pay for,
I moved to Oregon 33 years ago to raise cattle and grow giant
pumpkins. I have a history of government and community
service, Now I am angry and want to make a change. I need
your help. If you agree with the views I have expressed
please vote for me. Together we can send a message to our
Congressman. Thank you.
(This information furnished by Barney Spera.)
111pdate your
registration if
you are away
from home
The post office will not forward
your ballot.
You can request an absentee
ballot if you will not be home
during an election.The ballot will
be sent to the alternate address
you provide.
for more information about
voting in Oregon
A 1 866 673 VOTE / 1 866 673 8683
se habla espanol
TTY 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
Governor
John
Kitzhaber
Democrat
Occupation: Governor of
Oregon
Occupational Background:
Emergency Room Physician,
Roseburg
` Educational Background:
South Eugene High School, 1965; B.A. Dartmouth College
1969; M.D. University of Oregon Medical School, 1973
Prior Governmental Experience: Governor 1995-2003,
2011-present; Senate President 1985-1993; State Senator
1981-1993; State Representative, 1979-1980
My Fellow Oregonians,
Four years ago Oregon was a polarized state with an
uncertain future. Standing in the depths of the recession,
our legislature was divided, faced with high unemployment
and a budget deficit of $3.5 billion.
Since then, we have accomplished a lot together:
We erased one of the largest per capita budget deficits in the
nation with bipartisanship and civility, not gridlock.
We created over 60,000 jobs and now have one of the
nation's fastest -growing state economies.
We are reinvesting in our schools, adding over $1 billion in
school funding this biennium, while making strides towards
a seamless, outcomes -based public education system from
pre-school through college and career training.
We enacted pension and public safety reforms that lowered
the cost of state government.
We have enrolled over 260,000 Oregonians into health cover-
age, lowered the rate of the uninsured by 20% and created a
health care system that will keep people healthier at signifi-
cantly lower costs.
And we did it the Oregon way, refusing to let partisanship get
in the way of doing the right thing.
We've made remarkable progress. But change is fragile in
its beginnings. I'm asking for your vote so we can solidify
and expand our progress on education, health care and the
economy and tackle the great challenges still before us:
• Ensure that Oregon's economic recovery reaches all
Oregonians by reducing the "opportunity gap" and
income stagnation that is eroding the middle class.
• Accelerate our transition to a sustainable, clean
economy.
• Bring stability to our public finance system to reliably
reinvest in public education.
We've accomplished big things together. But there is more
work to do. I believe we are up to the task.
Sincerely,
John Kitzhaber
(This information furnished by Kitzhaber for Governor.)
State Representative, 54th District
Craig
Wilhelm
Democrat
Occupation: Business
Executive; Vice President,
Business Development/
President, Service -disabled,
Veteran -owned, Small
Business
Occupational Background: US
Military, Combat Veteran, Helicopter Pilot
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science, West Point
(USMA), Masters of Business Administration, Duke University
Fuqua School of Business
Prior Governmental Experience: US Army Major
Volunteer Experience: Strategic Planning for Crook County
Foundation, Bethlehem Inn, Central Oregon Food Policy
Council
Helping families of our Fallen Veterans: Board President/
Co -Founder, Windy25 Memorial Fund
A Lifetime of Leadership
Craig Wilhelm: Focused on Bend
Craig Wilhelm is focused on helping Bend restore good -
paying jobs, ensure strong schools, and protect a great,
Central Oregon quality of life. As a businessman, military
commander, and volunteer in local and national organiza-
tions, Craig has the right experience to deliver the results we
need now and for future generations.
Craig Wilhelm: Focused on good -paying jobs for
Bend's families
Craig Wilhelm supports tax incentives for companies that
hire recently unemployed Central Oregonians — including
our returning Veterans — and is committed to helping local
companies and small businesses with streamlined rules and
regulations.
Craig Wilhelm: Focused on quality education for Bend's kids
Craig Wilhelm is focused on early childhood education,
smaller class sizes, resourcing our teachers and students,
and increasing vocational, trade, and technical training. Craig
favors smart, flexible policy that provides students with real
opportunities at every education level.
Craig Wilhelm: Focused on our Community
Craig invites you to join him in upholding our civic duty and
making our community thrive. Our strength and resolve as
a community can be measured by the time we spend giving
back in some way. Each of us has a unique skill we can
employ to help make our District a better place to live, work,
recreate, and raise a family.
Craig Wilhelm: Focused on Bend's Hometown Heroes
Craig Wilhelm is steadfast in his fight for our community's
uniformed heroes so veterans can find good jobs and build
bright futures when they return home.
Join in supporting Craig Wilhelm!
www.CraigWilheim.com
(This information furnished by Craig Wilhelm.)
Make Democracy Happen In Your Community — Become a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson (PCP)
It's up to you! You can make the difference. You did it in 2012, and now is the time for you to step up again.
This year, we have a lot at stake. We need to reelect our statewide champions of Oregon's middle class: U.S. Senator
Jeff Merkley, Governor John Kitzhaber, Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, and our great Democratic Congressional team.
And we need to hold and expand our majorities in the Oregon House and Senate so that they can keep working on
legislation that makes a real difference in the lives of Oregonians.
As Oregon Democrats, we stand for our values:
• Family wage jobs and workers rights
• Equality for all, including marriage equality
• High quality education
• Affordable healthcare
• Retirement security
• National security
• Civil liberties and transparent government
Join our team today by becoming a Precinct Committee Person or volunteering with our campaign team.
Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs) are the grassroots activists at the heart of the Democratic Party of Oregon. Run for election
as a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson and join our team. You'll represent the Democratic Party in your neighborhood,
and represent the concerns of your neighborhood to the Party.
Duties of a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson:
• Drive voter registration
• Get out the word on Democratic candidates
• Vote on official party business
• Elect county party leadership and Platform Convention delegates
• Nominate replacement state legislators or state senators
How to qualify as a Democratic Precinct Committeeperson:
• Be a registered Democrat in your precinct for at least 180 days prior to the election
• Represent the precinct you live in or the one adjacent to it
• Serve a two-year term
• Receive three votes
• If you have not yet filed for PCP, you can write yourself in as a candidate on the May ballot. Many write-in Democratic
candidates win, but you must get at least three votes in your precinct and earn more votes than Democrats competing for
the same positions.
To get involved, contact us at www.dpo.org or call (503) 224-8200
Frank Dixon
Chair, Democratic Party of Oregon
232 NE 9th Ave., Portland, OR 97232
(This information furnished by Democratic Party of Oregon.)
Judge of the Supreme Court, Position 1
Attorney General; U.S.
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Chief Justice,
Oregon Supreme Court
Occupational Background:
Associate Justice, Oregon
Supreme Court; attorney and
managing partner in private
practice; Oregon Deputy
Department of Justice trial attorney
Educational Background: Portland, Oregon public schools;
B.A. with High Honors in Government, Oberlin College (1974);
J.D., University of Oregon Law School (1977)
Prior Governmental Experience: Deputy Attorney General,
Oregon Department of Justice (1993-97); Trial Attorney, U.S.
Department of Justice (1979-80)
Re-elect Chief Justice Tom Balmer to
Oregon's Supreme Court
In 2012, Tom Balmer's colleagues on the Oregon Supreme
Court showed their confidence in his judgment, leadership,
and legal skills by selecting him to serve as Chief Justice.
In that role, he has led the Oregon courts through a difficult
budget climate by carefully managing limited resources,
adopting technology innovations that work, and improving
court efficiency. Chief Justice Balmer has traveled the state
to visit local trial courts and seek ways to improve access to
justice for all Oregonians — while carrying a full workload
of opinions and rulings on the Supreme Court. That perfor-
mance is no surprise. Since 2001, Tom Balmer has served on
Oregon's Supreme Court with distinction, exhibiting fairness,
intelligence and an extraordinary work ethic.
Experience
The foundation of Chief Justice Balmer's success is his
hands-on experience in the key areas the Supreme Court
deals with every day. He has tried jury cases, argued before
the U.S. Supreme Court, advised individuals and business cli-
ents on a wide variety of matters, and counseled elected and
government leaders on constitutional and public law issues.
As Deputy Attorney General, he argued criminal, election
and constitutional law cases in Oregon and Federal courts.
Tom Balmer's reputation as a thoughtful scholar and practi-
cal problem -solver is well known. His broad, well-rounded
experience and integrity has earned widespread support.
Broad Support
It is a mark of Tom Balmer's fairness and integrity that he has
earned the support from across the political spectrum and
from all parts of the legal profession.
(This information furnished by Re -Elect Supreme Court
Justice Tom Balmer Committee.)
Judge of the Supreme Court, Position 7
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Associate Justice,
Oregon Supreme Court
{i ?ti yt ,ttgr'. {tzffr� sit'}rt �if1 Occupational Background:
Over seven years as an
Al
Associate Justice on the
Oregon Supreme Court (2006
to present); Nearly 30 years
as an attorney in private practice (1977--2006); before law
school worked in child care and yard maintenance and as a
bank teller and ice-cream scooper.
Educational Background: University of Michigan, BA (1972);
University of Oregon School of Law, JD (1977).
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Commissioner for
and first woman President of the Uniform Law Commission,
a national organization that since 1892 has provided states
with non -partisan legislation on subjects on which uniformity
across the states is desirable and practical; Commissioner,
Oregon Law Commission, a state organization created in 1997
to conduct law reform.
As citizens, we are each responsible to do our part to make
our system of justice one that is fair, impartial and effective.
As a judge on your Supreme Court, my particular part is to
listen respectfully, think carefully and write clearly. Over the
past seven years I have learned from my colleagues, worked
hard at my tasks, and delighted in the amazing opportunity
that this job presents. I try, every day, to fulfill my responsibil-
ity to you and to do my best to ensure that every person is
equal before the law. I would be honored to have your vote.
(This information furnished by Committee to Re-elect Justice
Martha L Walters.)
Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 1
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Judge, Oregon
Court of Appeals
Occupational Background:
State Representative (2009-
2013); Attorney in private
practice (2000-2013); Law Clerk,
United States Court of Appeals
(2001-2002).
Educational Background: Portland Public Schools; Wilson
High School (1992); Reed College (B.A., 1996, Phi Beta Kappa);
University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2000, Honors).
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative;
Speaker Pro Tempore, Oregon House of Representatives;
Chair, House Committee on Rules; Co-chair, Joint House -
Senate Committee on Public Safety; Co-chair, House
Committee on Redistricting; Vice -chair, House Committee
on Judiciary; Member, Governor's Commission on Public
Safety; Senior Policy Advisor, Oregon Senate President
Peter Courtney; Law Clerk, Honorable Dennis Jacobs,
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Community Service: Volunteer judge, Classroom Law Project;
past member, Oregon Law Commission; past member of
board of directors, Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger.
Personal: Judge Garrett and his wife, Lauren, have two young
children, Graham and Grace.
(This information furnished by Friends of Chris Garrett.)
Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 11
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Judge, Oregon
Court of Appeals.
Occupational Background:
Attorney in Eugene (Luvaas
Cobb 1988-2013) & Pendleton
(Mautz Hallman 1983-1988).
Educational Background: University of Oregon Law School;
Antioch College; Alaska Methodist University.
Prior Governmental Experience: Attorney (private practice)
representing school districts (e.g., Eugene, Corvallis); Law
Clerk, Oregon Court of Appeals (1982-1983); Ombudsman
(investigating public complaints), Municipality of Anchorage,
Alaska (1974-1978).
Early Experience: Custodian, tutor -counselor, fry cook, stable
hand, government intern, & volunteer for the NAACP Legal
Defense Fund (Jackson, Mississippi).
Community Service: President, Lane County Bar Association
(2000-2001); member, chair, Oregon State Bar Uniform Civil
Jury Instruction Committee (1990-1993). Regular speaker at
continuing legal education programs. Author of two articles
on insurance law reform in Willamette Law Review. Author of
chapters in state bar books on torts (auto insurance), insur-
ance (claims against insurers), civil procedure (joinder), &
appeals (jurisdiction). Promoter of legislation passed to solve
shortcomings in auto insurance in 1997, 2005 & 2007.
Personal: Wife, veterinarian in Springfield. Two grown sons.
Judge DeVore was born in Iowa and raised in Alaska. As son
of a minister and a teacher, he grew up valuing service to
others. Law practice became a practical way of working with
people's problems one at a time. For 30 years, he handled
disputes in trial and on appeal in state and federal courts. He
was often brought in on troubled cases to overcome proce-
dural threats of dismissal and assure clients of their "day in
court" on the merits of their cases.
Appointed in 2013, Judge DeVore stresses that a judge must
listen, be patient, fair, and open-minded, see through the
fog of conflict, know well the facts and law of each case,
care about people, and work hard to see justice achieved. In
Oregon, we have a right to expect that and nothing less.
VOTE TO KEEP JUDGE DeVORE
(This information furnished by Joel DeVore.)
Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 12
Erin C
Lagesen
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Judge, Oregon
Court of Appeals
2 r `,ih% Occupational Background:
Senior Assistant Attorney
General, Oregon Department
of Justice; Assistant Attorney
General, Oregon Department
of Justice; Associate Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP; Judicial
Clerk to the Honorable Susan P. Graber, United States Court
of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Mathematics Teacher,
Milwaukie High School
Educational Background: Willamette University College
of Law, JD, summa cum laude (2000); Harvard University
Graduate School of Education, EdM (1994); University of
Oregon, MS, Mathematics (1993); Williams College, BA,
cum laude (1991); Wilson High School, Portland (1987);
Robert Gray Elementary, Portland (1983)
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Court of Appeals
Judge; positions listed above with the Oregon Department of
Justice and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit
EXPERIENCED
Before her appointment to the Oregon Court of Appeals in
2012, Judge Lagesen handled hundreds of civil, criminal,
and administrative appeals in the state and federal appellate
courts, including the Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon
Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. She also
served as an appellate lawyer representative to the Judicial
Conference for the United States Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit.
DEDICATED
Judge Lagesen has volunteered with numerous professional
and community organizations during her career. She has
authored chapters for Continuing Legal Education publica-
tions on appellate practice and constitutional law, and is the
past chair of the Oregon State Bar Constitutional Law section
She also is a coach of the Franklin High School "We the
People" Constitutional Law team.
FAIR
Judge Lagesen is proud to serve the people of Oregon on the
Oregon Court of Appeals. She will handle each case before
her with care, treat all those who appear before the Court of
Appeals with respect, fairness, and impartiality, and work to
ensure that the rule of law applies the same way to all people,
no matter who they are or where they are from.
(This information furnished by Committee to Retain
Judge Lagesen.)
Judge of the Court of Appeals, Position 13
Doug
Tookey
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Judge, Oregon
Court of Appeals
q1W
Occupational Background:
Judge, Oregon Court of
Appeals; Senior Deputy and
Deputy Legislative Counsel,
Office of the Legislative
Counsel; Adjunct Professor of Law, Willamette University
College of Law (Fall 2009 and 2010); overseas experi-
ence through a variety of initiatives to improve access to
justice and respect for the rule of law, including Fulbright
Scholarships in Singapore and Kazakhstan.
Educational Background: National University of Singapore,
Faculty of Law, LL.M.; Cornell Law School, J.D.; University
of Chicago, B.A. (English Language and Literature); Oregon
State University (freshman, sophomore years); McNary High
School, Keizer, High School Diploma.
Prior Governmental Experience: Office of the Legislative
Counsel, Senior Deputy and Deputy Legislative Counsel;
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Judicial
Law Clerk; United States District Court, District of Colorado,
Judicial Law Clerk.
Other Experience: Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory
Committee (chairperson-2011, secretary-2010, member-
2006-2009); Marion County Bar Association, Board Member
(2013-present); Keizer Heritage Foundation, Board Member
(2012-present); Classroom Law Project —coach for Salem/
Keizer Coalition for Equality's mock trial team (2012-present).
Judge Doug Tookey for Oregon Court of Appeals
Respect for all parties appearing before the court.
Commitment to timely decision -making of matters that come
before the court.
Dedication to ensuring access to justice for all Oregonians.
"Judge Doug Tookey has earned our enthusiastic endorse-
ment. He has profound respect and unwavering support for
the rule of law."
Edwin J. Peterson and Paul J. De Muniz
(Former Chief Justices, Oregon Supreme Court)
(This information furnished by Judge Doug Tookey for Oregon
Court of Appeals.)
rightYou have the tm I
1
If you are a US citizen, live in Oregon, are 18 years old
and have registered to vote.
You have the rightto vote even if
you are homeless.
You have the rightto vote if you
have been convicted of a felony but
have been released from custody,
even if you are on probation or
parole.
You have the rightto vote even if
you have a guardian and even if
you need help reading or filling out
your ballot.
You have the rightto vote or cast
your ballot if you are in line by 8 PM
on Election Day.
You have the rightto know if you
are registered to vote.
You have the rightto choose
whether or not you want to register
as a member of a political party.
You have the rightto use a
signature stamp or other mark but
first you have to fill out a form. No
one can sign for you.
You have the rightto ask for help
from elections staff or from a friend
or family member. There are some
people who cannot help you vote,
for example, your boss or a union
officer from your job.
You have the rightto a secret
vote.You do not have to tell anyone
how you voted.
4
You have the rightto get a
"provisional ballot'; even if you are
told you are not registered to vote.
4
You have the rightto get a new
ballot if you make a mistake.
m
You have the rightto vote for the
o
�
person you want.You can write in
M
N o
someone else's name if you don't
o
like the choices on your ballot.
N- L6
N
You have the rightto vote "yes"
N
or "no" on any issue on your ballot.
M Cr)
o
You have the rightto leave some
Q o
choices blank on your ballot.The
j5
choices you do mark will still count.
q
00
You have the rightto use a voting
o
system for all Federal Elections that
N o
makes it equally possible for people
with disabilities to vote privately
and independently.
You have the rightto know if your
ballot, including a "provisional
Q
ballot; was accepted for counting.
U _
You have the rightto file a
complaint if you think your voting
rights have been denied.
for more information about voter rights:
1 866 673 VOTE / 1 866 673 8683
se habla espanol
TTY 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
Judge of the Circuit Court, 11th District, Position 5 Judge of the Circuit Court, 11th District, Position 5
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Independent
practice, trial attorney special-
izing in complex business and
individual rights.
Occupational Background:
V� 11", rW., Attorney, Schwabe Williamson;
Auditor, Les Schwab; Crystal
Peaks Youth Ranch (Director); Leadership Bend; Special
Olympics Volunteer; Multi -Year Parks & Rec. Coach; COBA
(President).
Educational Background: Willamette University College of
Law, JD; Trial Academy, Stanford Law School; Linfield College,
BS Business Management (magna cum laude); COCC.
Prior Governmental Experience: MARINE CORPS COMBAT
VETERAN, (Desert Storm/Somalia). POLICE OFFICER.
Family: Happily married 22 years, loving daughters, loyal dog.
RANDY MILLER
EXPERIENCE, CHARACTER, INTEGRITY, SERVICE
--"In addition to Randy Miller's intelligence and legal ability
he is the kind of person who understands people, which
is the first and most important qualification of a judge. I
recommend Randy highly. Oregon Supreme Court
Justice W. Michael Gillette (ret. 2010)."
--"Randy is the right choice for families. Randy will make
a difference." Sue Standly, RNC, 30 years, Mother -Child
Nursing.
--"Randy Miller's military, law enforcement and legal experi-
ence make him ideally suited to help maintain public safety
and protect the rights of crime victims in Deschutes County.
Crime Victims United of Oregon."
--"After 26 years in State Police, I know Randy will be tough
on crime. Randy is my choice for public safety." Robert Dent,
Oregon State Police (ret.).
--"Randy has the experience, character and integrity we
expect from judges." Troy & Kim Meeder, Crystal Peaks
Youth Ranch.
--"As a 40-year trial attorney, 10 with Randy, Randy's work
ethic and broad civil litigation and business experience will
make him an exceptional judge." Joe Willis, Esq.
--"Randy is a decisive, natural born leader with an unwavering
moral compass. I trust Randy to make hard decisions."
CDR (SEAL) Bruce Willhite, USN ret.
VOTE RANDY MILLER FOR JUDGE
Endorsements:
CRIME VICTIMS UNITED OF OREGON; DESCHUTES COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS: Alan Unger; Tammy Baney; Tony De Bone.
MAYORS: Ken Mulenex (La Pine); George Endicott (Redmond).
CITY COUNCILORS: Ginny McPherson (Redmond); McKibben
Womack (Sisters); Scott Ramsay (Bend). BUSINESS OWNERS:
Lyle Hicks (Jake's Diner); Charley Miller; Todd Taylor.
www.randymillerforiudge.com
(This information furnished by Randy Miller For Judge
Committee.)
Steven
Kurzer
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Deschutes County
Juvenile Court Referee;
Attorney
Occupational Background:
Juvenile Court Referee, 2004 -
present; Circuit Court Judge
pro tem, 2013 - present; Bend
Municipal Court Judge pro tem, 2003 - 2013; Attorney
Educational Background: University of North Carolina,
Asheville, BA, cum laude, 1985; University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, JD, 1988
Prior Governmental Experience: Judicial officer serving
Juvenile Court and pro tempore Circuit Court Judge by
appointment of the Oregon Supreme Court.
STEVE KURZER
10 YEARS OF PROVEN JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE
10 YEARS OF DEDICATION TO JUSTICE
AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION
Steve Kurzer is the experienced choice. He's presided over
thousands of Oregon court proceedings as a Circuit Court
Judge pro tem, as the county's only judge dedicated to
juvenile justice proceedings, and as a Bend Municipal Court
Judge pro tem.
Steve Kurzer knows the law. He's managed criminal/
delinquency and civil courtrooms, and worked closely with
families, children, schools, and law enforcement to keep
Deschutes County safe.
Steve Kurzer is tough but fair. He's earned a reputation for
delivering intelligent, effective and serious rulings that focus
on rehabilitating offenders through accountability.
Elect a judge who understands our community.
Protecting victims and restoring their lives is the core tenet of
Steve Kurzer's judicial philosophy. He knows good decisions
in the courtroom result in better protection for our families
and the most vulnerable citizens among us.
Elect a judge with a track record of fiscal responsibility.
Now more than ever we must be responsible with taxpayer
dollars. After 10 years as a judge, Steve Kurzer has intimate
knowledge of the overburdened jail system in Deschutes
County. He understands how to prioritize decisions that use
our community resources most effectively while holding
offenders accountable.
Elect the judge with experience.
We can't afford to gamble on criminal justice. Steve Kurzer
is the candidate with a respected track record of judicial fair-
ness and effectiveness and the utmost respect for our laws
and Constitution.
Elect Steve Kurzer on May 20.
(This information furnished by Steven M. Kurzer.)
Judge of the Circuit Court, 11th District, Position 5 Judge of the Circuit Court, 11th District, Position 7
Thomas
Spear
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Senior Attorney,
DeKalb & Associates.
Occupational Background:
Twelve years, Deputy District
Attorney; Seven years, Private
Practice Litigator.
Educational Background: J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School; B.S
Chemistry, Santa Clara University.
Prior Governmental Experience: Seven years, Circuit Court
Judge pro tem; Former U.S. Navy Officer.
THOMAS SPEAR: THE EXPERIENCE WE NEED
"Thomas Spear is an excellent trial attorney with over 200
jury trials and extensive courtroom experience. He would
be a great asset to our courts and the community. Join me
in voting for him." - Mike Dugan, Former Deschutes County
District Attorney
"I worked with Thomas Spear as a prosecutor. He is a top-
notch trial attorney who cares about justice and fairness for
everyone. He treats everyone with respect." - Steve Gunnels,
Senior Deputy District Attorney, Deschutes County
"Thomas Spear has the highest legal ethical standards.
His courtroom experience will be an invaluable asset to the
bench." - Jacques DeKalb, Attorney
Thomas Spear is also endorsed by: Circuit Court Judge
Cynthia Easterday; Circuit Court Judge Carroll Tichenor;
Jefferson County District Attorney Steven Leriche; Ed Fitch,
Attorney and Former Mayor of Redmond; Andy Balyeat,
Attorney; Cheryl Howard, Community Volunteer; Chuck
Kenlan, Former Executive Director, MBSEF.
Thomas Spear is involved and invested in our community.
Thomas Spear has served as president of the Deschutes
County Bar Association and coaches the Summit High School
mock trial team.
Dear Voter,
My wife, Janine, and I are raising our three children here in
Central Oregon and we want to make sure they grow up in a
safe community where everyone is treated equally before the
law. I am running for Deschutes County Circuit Court Judge to
make sure the legal system is fair, functions efficiently, holds
offenders accountable, and gives voice to those who would
come before me. With 19 years experience in the courtroom
and on the bench, i am asking for your vote because of my
commitment to justice.
Sincerely,
Thomas Spear
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Spear for
Judge.)
No photo
submitted
ForteStephen
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Circuit Court
Judge 2003 to present
Occupational Background:
Attorney at Law 1983 to 2003;
Educational Background:
Northern Illinois University
- B.S. degree with magna cum laude honors; University of
Idaho - Juris Doctor
Prior Governmental Experience: Sisters Municipal Court
Judge 1991-2000; Juvenile Court Referee 1998-2003; Justice
of the Peace 2000-2003
Hon. Stephen P. Forte has served as Circuit Court Judge
with the Eleventh Judicial District since 2003. Judge Forte
handles civil, criminal and dependency court matters as well
as presides over Deschutes County Mental Health Court, and
multiple Deschutes County Family Court cases. Judge Forte
has handled most of the dependency cases for Deschutes
County since 1998. Prior to his election to the bench in 2003,
Judge Forte had a general practice of law for 20 years han-
dling a variety of matters including aggravated and capital
murder cases, dissolutions, and civil litigation.
Judge Forte was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Oregon
Supreme Court to the State Advisory Board of the Juvenile
Court Improvement Program. In 2008 he was awarded the
Chief Justice's Juvenile Court Champion award in recogni-
tion and appreciation for leadership in raising the profile
and priority of child abuse and neglect cases in Oregon
courts. He is founding member of the Judicial Engagement
Leadership Institute for which he currently serves as Chair
of the Executive Committee, as well as a member of the
Forms subcommittee, and the Code Revision subcommittee.
Judge Forte was past president of the Deschutes County Bar
Association and serves as a member of the Deschutes County
Law Library Committee. Since 2012 he has been serving
as State Delegate to the National Conference of State Trial
Judges of the American Bar Association of which he has been
a member for 31 years. Judge Forte is also a member of the
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
"It would be an honor and a privilege to serve for a third term
as a Circuit Court Judge."
(This information furnished by Stephen P Forte.)
District Attorney, Deschutes County
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Attorney; Policy
Director, Oregon Primary Care
Association
Occupational Background:
Partner, Hummel, Doyle,
DeHoog and The Hummel Law
Firm
Educational Background: Roanoke College, B.A., Criminal
Justice; University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D.
Prior Governmental Experience: Bend City Councilor
(2001-2007)
Restoring Integrity and Justice to the
District Attorney's Office
Reducing drug -related crime
Redmond ranks highest in thefts for cities its size in Oregon.
We can do better. John Hummel's commitment to innovative
crime prevention strategies will curb crime.
"John Hummel understands that the best way to keep
people safe is to stop crime before it starts. He will do that
through high accountability drug courts and aggressive drug
treatment and prevention."
— Andrew Jordan, former Bend Police Department Chief
Confronting domestic violence and child abuse
John Hummel will work closely with law enforcement and
community partners to rein in abuse.
"I trust John Hummel because he has years of experience
training law enforcement to reduce child abuse, domestic
violence and to keep communities safe."
— Toni Ryan, former director of
Central Oregon Battering and
Rape Alliance
Bringing accountability back to the District Attorney's Office
Poor management at the District Attorney's Office has
taxpayers on the hook for more than $1 million in lawsuits
and attorneys fees. John Hummel will restore professional
leadership to the DA's office.
COMMUNITY LEADERS WE TRUST ENDORSE JOHN HUMMEL
Every Mayor in Deschutes County
Jim Clinton, Mayor of Bend; Brad Boyd, Mayor of Sisters;
Ken Mulenex, Mayor of La Pine; George Endicott
Law Enforcement and Attorneys
Dan Norris, Malheur County District Attorney;
Paul J. Lipscomb, retired Circuit Court Judge;
Phil Mickel, retired Oregon State Trooper; Andy Olson, State
Representative and retired Oregon State Trooper;
Ed Fitch; Roy Dwyer
Business Leaders
William Smith; Michael P. Hollern; Charley Miller;
Jan Ward; Bob Eberhard; Bill Willits
Community Leaders
Cylvia Hayes, CEO 3EStrategies; Jodie Barram, Bend Mayor
Pro Tem; Bruce Abernethy, former Mayor of Bend;
Elizabeth Warriner
See more than 175 other endorsers at votehummel.com
(This information furnished by Vote Hummel.)
District Attorney, Deschutes County
Patrick .J
Flaherty
Nonpartisan
Occupation: District Attorney
Occupational Background:
Criminal law attorney
Educational Background:
University of Oregon, B.S.;
University of Oregon, J.D.
Prior Governmental Experience: Judicial clerk, Clackamas
County 1987-1988; prosecutor Lincoln County 1989-1992;
prosecutor Deschutes County 1992-1995; chief prosecutor
Deschutes County 1995-2001; Deschutes County District
Attorney 2011-present
Oregon Native
Patrick is a second generation Oregonian who has dedicated
his over 25 year legal career to the criminal justice system in
Oregon.
Deschutes County Local
Twenty-two year resident of Deschutes County where he &
his wife raised their son, Ryan.
Experienced Prosecutor
Patrick, an experienced trial attorney, is well-known for his
trial skill, including successful prosecution of:
• Murder
• Sex offenses
• Child sexual and physical abuse
• Drug cases
• DUII
Leadership
"Patrick leads by example, handling some of the most serious
cases in our office. That is one of many reasons we endorse
him for District Attorney." Deschutes County
District Attorneys' Association
Endorsed by Police
"Over the last 3 112 years, Patrick Flaherty has shown
through his actions that he is the best choice for
Deschutes County, • that is why we are endorsing him."
Bend Police Officer's Association
"The District Attorney should be an experienced prosecutor
with a proven record who can answer the 2 a.m. call. Re-elect
Flaherty." Mike Maunder, Retired, Bend Police Department
"We need to retain a qualified prosecutor who has spent a
majority of his life pursuing justice. That person is Patrick
Flaherty." Peter Wanless, Cold Case Investigator,
Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
Champion of Victims' Rights
"Patrick Flaherty is an experienced District Attorney whose
record shows a genuine commitment to public safety. He is
the only candidate for Deschutes County DA who has worked
to protect the rights of crime victims. That's why CVU strongly
endorses Flaherty." Crime Victims United of Oregon
Additional Endorsements
Kathie Eckman, former Bend Mayor and long term council
member; Jack Holt; Troy Reinhart; Stephen Gunnels,
Chief Deputy DA; Mary Anderson, Chief Deputy DA;
Jacques A. DeKalb; Timothy Hernandez;
J. Brendon Alexander; Peter Carlson, Carlson Sign Company
(This information furnished by Patrick J. Flaherty.)
I • IT --I M-Mme
sign another person's ballot return envelope for them
vote more than once in an election or cast a fraudulent ballot
vote a ballot if you are not legally qualified
coerce, pressure or otherwise unduly influence another voter
sell, offer to sell, purchase or offer to purchase
another voter's ballot
obstruct an entrance of a building in which a voting booth
or official ballot dropsite is located
deface, remove, alter or destroy another voter's ballot,
a posted election notice or election equipment or supplies
attempt to collect voted ballots within 100 feet
of an official ballot dropsite
attempt to collect voted ballots without displaying
a sign stating "Not An Official Ballot Dropsite"
Any violations of the identified election laws are subject to
penalties ranging from Civil Penalties (Up to $250 per Violation),
Class A Misdemeanors or Class C Felonies.
If you have any other questions about voting in Oregon or
if you think that your rights as a voter have been violated:
oregonvotes.gov
1 866 673 VOTE / 1 866 673 8683
se habla espahol
TTY 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
Resources for
19 Voters with Disabilities
Contact your county elections office or
call 1 866 673 8683 to request these resources.
Alternate Format Ballots
HTML ballot, available to voters who are unable to mark a printed ballot. Voters
can vote in the privacy of their own home using their own accessible tools. Voters
who do not have accessible tools at home may vote the HTML ballot using a tablet
computer. An accessible computer station is located in every county elections office.
--> Large print ballot, available to voters with low vision.
4 Statewide Voters' Pamphlet, available in digital audio or accessible text at
www.oregonvotes.gov. Request a CID of mp3 format audio files by phone.
Easy Voters' Guide, available in digital audio or accessible text at
www.voteoregon.org/voterinformation/voters-guides. English and Spanish
versions are available in print.
Standard Voters' Guide, available in digital audio or accessible text
www.voteoregon.org/voterinformation/voters-guides. Large Print, Braille, CID
and NSL compatible versions also are available. Contact Talking Book and Braille
Services at 1 800 452 0292 to request this voting guide.
4 Large print voter registration card, available to voters with low vision.
Signature Stamp Attestation Card. If, because of a disability, a person is unable
to sign a ballot or registration card, they may use a signature stamp or other
indicator that represents their signature. A signature stamp attestation form must
be completed along with an updated (or new) voter registration card.
Contact your county elections office or
call 1 866 673 8683 to request these resources.
need assistance to vote
Any voter with a disability can request assistance to register to vote, vote their
ballot and/or return their ballot.You can also request assistance from a caretaker,
care provider or someone else you choose.
want to assist a voter
Your county elections office can suggest resources you can use to help inform
voters. Resources must be nonpartisan and unbiased.
Who can provide assistance?
A County Voting AssistanceTeam
A Facility Voting AssistanceTeam
Someone chosen by the voter
Who cannot provide assistance?
4 The voter's employer
-> An agent of the voter's employer
4 A union officer or agent of a union of which the voter is a member
What is a facility voting assistance team?
A congregate living facility may form a Facility AssistanceTeam to assist voters
living in their facility.
Teams must be made up of two registered voters that do not have the same
political party affiliation.
Registering to Vote
To vote in Oregon you need to be registered in the county
where you reside.
You can register if you can answer yes to these three ques-
tions:
• Are you a resident of Oregon?
• Are you a US citizen?
• Are you at least 17 years of age?
If you are 17 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an
election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.
How to register
You can register to vote online at www.oregonvotes.gov or
you can get a voter registration card at any of the following
places:
in this voters' pamphlet
3 any county elections office
the Secretary of State's Office
some state agencies such as the Division
of Motor Vehicles
--) a voter registration drive
You can fill the card out in person or send it in by US mail
You can also print out a registration card online at:
www.oregonvotes.gov.
To vote in the May 20, 2014, Primary Election, your
completed voter registration card must be either:
postmarked by Tuesday, April 29, 2014
delivered to a county elections office by Tuesday,
April 29, 2014 or
delivered to any voter registration agency (e.g., DMV)
by Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
If you register to vote online, your registration must be
submitted by 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.
What information is required to register?
To complete your registration you will provide your
Full legal name
Home address
Date of birth
Signature
Valid identification
What are the identification requirements?
1. If you have a current, valid Driver's License, Permit or
ID number issued by the State of Oregon Division of
Motor Vehicles (DMV), you must provide it in the boxes
on the card.
A suspended Driver's License is still valid, a revoked
Driver's License is NOT valid.
2. If you do not have a current, valid Driver's License, Permit
or ID number issued by the State of Oregon Division of
Motor Vehicles, you must affirm this on the card by marking
the appropriate circle and you must then provide the last
four digits of your Social Security Number.
3. If you do not have a Social Security number, you must
affirm this on the card by marking the circle in indicating
you do not have a valid Driver's License or Social Security
number.
4. If you do not have a Driver's License, Permit, ID number, or
a Social Security number, and you are registering by mail,
you must provide a copy of one of the following which
shows the voter's name and current address:
valid photo identification
a paycheck stub
a utility bill
3 a bank statement
a government document
proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas
Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting
Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
(VAEH)
If you do not provide valid identification, you will not be
eligible to vote for Federal races. You will, however, still be
eligible to vote for state and local contests.
Updating your voter registration
Once you have registered, you are responsible for keeping
your information up to date. You can do this online at
www.oregonvotesgov or by completing and returning a voter
registration card with the new information. You should update
your registration if you do any of the following:
change your home address
change your mailing address
change your name
change your signature
want to change or select a political party
will be away from home on election day
If you notify your county elections office of your change of
residence address after May 15, 2014, you must request that
a ballot be mailed to you or go to your county elections office
to get your ballot.
Use online voter resources to register
1 or update your registration status,
• oregonvotes.gov
Are you a citizen of the United States of America? O yes O no
Are you at least 17 years of age? O yes O no
If you mark no in response to either of these questions, do not complete this form.
last name* first* middle
Oregon residence address (include apt. or space number)* city* zip code*
date of birth (month/day/year)* county of residence
phone email
mailing address (required if different than residence) city/state zip code
O Nota memberofa party
Provide a valid Oregon Driver's License, Permit or ID:
El El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
O Americans Elect
O Constitution
O Democratic
O I do not have a valid Oregon Driver's License/PermiVID
O Independent
The last 4 digits of my Social Security Number (SSN) are:
O Libertarian
�
CD Pacific Green
x x x-x x-
� u
O Progressive
O Republican
O I do not have a valid Oregon Driver's License/PermitIlD or a
SSN. I have attached a copy of acceptable identification.
O Working Families
O Other
sign here date today
® If you sign this card and know it to be false, you can be fined up to $125,000 and/oriailed for up to 5 years.
previous registration name
previous county and state
home address on previous registration date of birth (month/day/year)
Baker
Tamara J. Green
Baker County Clerk
1995 3rd St., Suite 150
Baker City, OR 97814-3398
541-523-8207
TTY 541-523-9538
fax 541-523-8240
tgreen@bakercounty.org
Benton
James Morales
Benton County Clerk
Elections Division
120 NW 4th St., Room 13
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-766-6756
TTY 541-766-6080
fax 541-766-6757
bcelections@co.benton.or.us
www.co.benton.or.us/
elections
Clackamas
Sherry Hall
Clackamas County Clerk
Elections Division
1710 Red Soils Court,
Suite 100
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-8510
TTY 503-655-1685
fax 503-655-8461
elections @ co.clackamas.or. us
www.clackamas.us/elections
Clatsop
Maeve Kennedy Grimes
Clatsop County Clerk
Elections Division
820 Exchange St.,
Suite 220
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8511
TTY 1-800-949-4232
fax 503-325-9307
clerk@ co.clatsop.or.us
www.co.clatsop.or.us
Columbia
Elizabeth (Betty) Huser
Columbia County Clerk
Courthouse, 230 Strand St.
St. Helens, OR 97051-2089
503-397-7214 or
503-397-3796
TTY 503-397-7246
fax 503-397-7266
Betty.Huser@ co.columbia.or.us
www.co.columbia.or.us
Coos
Terri L.Turi, CCC
Coos County Clerk
Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter
Coquille, OR 97423-1899
541-396-7610
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-396-1013
elections@co.coos.or.us
www.co.coos.or.us
Crook
Deanna (Dee) Berman
Crook County Clerk
300 NEThird, Room 23
Prineville, OR 97754-1919
541-447-6553
TTY 541-416-4963
fax 541-416-2145
dee.berman@co.crook.or.us
www.co.crook.or.us
Curry
Renee Kolen
Curry County Clerk
94235 Moore St.,
Suite 212
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-3297 or
1-877-739-4218
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-247-6440
clerk@co.curry.or.us
www.co.curry.or.us/Clerk
Deschutes
Nancy Blankenship
Deschutes County Clerk
PO Box 6005
Bend, OR 97708-6005
541-388-6547
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-383-4424
elections @ deschutes.org
www.deschutes.org
Douglas
Patricia Hitt
Douglas County Clerk
PO Box 10
Roseburg, OR 97470-0004
541-440-4252
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-440-4408
elections@ co.douglas.or.us
Gilliam
Rena Kennedy
Gilliam County Clerk
PO Box 427
Condon, OR 97823-0427
541-384-2311
rena.kennedy@
co.gilliam.or.us
www.co.gilliam.or.us
Grant
Brenda Percy
Grant County Clerk
201 S. Humbolt, Suite 290
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1675
TTY 541-575-1675
fax 541-575-2248
percyb@grantcounty-or.gov
Harney
Derrin Robinson
Harney County Clerk
Courthouse,
450 N. Buena Vista #14
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-6641
fax 541-573-8370
derrin.robinson@
co.harney.or.us
www.co.harney.or.us
Hood River
Brian D. Beebe
Director,
Records/Assessment
601 State St.
Hood River, OR 97031-1871
541-386-1442
fax 541-387-6864
elections@ co.hood-river.or.us
Jackson
Christine Walker
Jackson County Clerk
1101 W. Main St., Suite 201
Medford, OR 97501-2369
541-774-6148
fax 541-774-6140
walkercd@jacksoncounty.org
www.co.jackson.or.us
Jefferson
Kathy Marston
Jefferson County Clerk
66 SE "D" St., Suite C
Madras, OR 97741
541-475-4451
fax 541-325-5018
kathy.marston @
co.jefferson.or.us
Josephine
Art Harvey
Josephine County Clerk
PO Box 69
Grants Pass, OR 97528-0203
541-474-5243
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 541-474-5246
clerk@ co.josephine.or.us
I INFi M 11
Linda Smith
Klamath County Clerk
305 Main St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-5157 or
fax 541-885-6757
KlamathCountyElections@
Klamathcounty.org
www.kiamathcounty.org
Lake
Stacie Geaney
Lake County Clerk
513 Center St.
Lakeview, OR 97630-1539
541-947-60 06
fax 541-947-0905
sgeaney@co.lake.or.us
Lane
Cheryl Betschart
Lane County Clerk
275 W. 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401-3008
541-682-4234
TTY 541-682-4320
fax 541-682-2303
elections.customer@
co.lane.or.us
www.co.lane.or.us/elections
Lincoln
Dana Jenkins
Lincoln County Clerk
225 W. Olive St., Room 201
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-4131
TTY 541-265-4193
fax 541-265-4950
countyclerk@co.lincoln.or.us
www.co.lincoln.or.us/clerk
Linn
Steve Druckenmiller
Linn County Clerk
300 SW 4th Ave.
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3831
TTY 541-967-3833
fax 541-926-5109
sdruckenmiller@co.linn.or.us
Malheur
Deborah R. DeLong
Malheur County Clerk
251 " B " St. West, Suite 4
Vale, OR 97918
541-473-5151
TTY 541-473-5157
fax 541-473-5523
countyclerk@ malheurco.org
www.malheurco.org
Marion
Bill Burgess
Marion County Clerk
4263 Commercial St. SE,
#300
Salem, OR 97302-3987
503-588-5041 or
1-800-655-5388
TTY 503-588-5610
fax 503-588-5383
elections@ co.marion.or.us
www.co.marion.or.us/co/
elections
Morrow
Bobbi Childers
Morrow County Clerk
PO Box 338
Heppner, OR 97836-0338
541-676-5604
TTY 541-676-9061
fax 541-676-9876
bchilders@co.morrow.or.us
Multnomah
Tim Scott
Director of Elections
1040 SE Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97214-2495
503-988-3720
fax 503-988-3719
elections@multco.us
www.mcelections.org
Polk
Valerie Unger
Polk County Clerk
850 Main St.
Dallas, OR 97338-3179
503-623-9217
fax 503-623-0717
unger.valerie@co.polk.or.us
www.co.polk.or.us
Sherman
Jenine McDermid
Sherman County Clerk
500 Court St.
PO Box 365
Moro, OR 97039-0365
541-565-3606
fax 541-565-3771
countyclerk@
shermancounty.net
www.sherman-county.com/
govt_clerk.asp
Tillamook
Tassi O'Neil
Tillamook County Clerk
201 Laurel Ave.
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3402 or
1-800-488-8280 ext. 4000
fax 503-842-1599
clerk@ co.tillamook.or.us
www.co.tillamook.or.us
Umatilla
Patti Chapman
Director of Elections
216 SE 4th St.,
Suite 10
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-278-6254
fax 541-278-5467
pattic@co.umatilla.or.us
www.co.umatilla.or.us
Union
Robin Church
Union County Clerk
1001 4th St., Suite D
LaGrande, OR 97850
541-963-1006
fax 541-963-1013
rchurch@union-county.org
www.union-county.org
Dana Roberts
Wallowa County Clerk
101 S. River St., Room 100
Enterprise, OR 97828-1335
541-426-4543 ext. 158
fax 541-426-5901
wcclerk@co.wallowa.or.us
www.co.wallowa.or.us
Wasco
Linda Brown
Wasco County Clerk
511 Washington St.,
Room 201
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-506-2530
fax 541-506-2531
lindab@co.wasco.or.us
Washington
Mickie Kawai
Elections Division
3700 SW Murray Blvd.,
Suite 101
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-846-5800
TTY 503-846-4598
elections @ co.washington.or.us
www.co.washington.or.us/
elections
Wheeler
Barbara S. Sitton
Wheeler County Clerk
PO Box 327
Fossil, OR 97830-0327
541-763-2400
TTY 541-763-2401
fax 541-763-2026
bsitton@co.wheeler.or.us
Brian Van Bergen
Yamhill County Clerk
414 NE Evans St.
McMinnville, OR 97128-4607
503-434-7518
TTY 1-800-735-2900
fax 503-434-7520
elections@co.yamhill.or.us
www.co.yamhill.or.us/clerk
r:1
ORESTAR
The Oregon Elections System forTracking and
Reporting is a web based electronic filing system
for elections information in Oregon.
Search ORESTAR
Search ORESTAR for political committees registered
in Oregon, campaign finance information filed by
political committees, and candidacy filings for
candidates running for state office.
Search ORESTAR's public search by clicking
on the ORESTAR link at:
Vote by Mail Frequently Asked Questions
As a voter, what do I have to do?
Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you
between April 30 and May 6, 2014. Inside the packet you will
find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope.
Once you vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and
seal it in the pre -addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign
the return envelope on the appropriate line. After that just
return the ballot either by mail or at a designated dropsite.
What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home?
There are privacy booths available for you to cast your ballot
at your county elections office and there may be others at
dropsite locations elsewhere in your county. For further infor-
mation, call your county elections official.
What if my ballot doesn't come?
If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot
by May 9th, call your county elections office. They will check
that your voter registration is current. If it is, they will mail
you a replacement ballot. You can also check the status of
your ballot at My Vote at www.oregonvotes.gov.
What if I have moved and have not updated my registration?
If you were registered to vote by April 29 but now have a
different address, call your county elections office for instruc-
tions on how to update your registration and receive a ballot.
Do I have to return my ballot by mail?
You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to
any county elections office or any designated official dropsite
in the state. You can find your nearest dropsite along with a
map of how to get there by going to www.oregonvotes.gov or
you may contact your county elections office.
How much postage is required to mail the ballot back?
Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 490
first-class stamp. In those instances where additional postage
is necessary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials
When must the voted ballot be returned?
The voted ballot must be received in any county elections
office or designated dropsite by 8pm on election night. Post-
marks do not count!
How do I know if my ballot is received?
You can track the status of your ballot by going online to:
My Vote at www.orecionvotes.gov or you can call your county
elections office and ask if they received your ballot. A record
is kept showing each voter whose ballot has been returned.
Can anyone find out how I've voted once I mail my ballot?
No. All ballots are separated from the return envelope before
the ballots are inspected.This process ensures confidentiality.
What if I forget to sign the return envelope?
Your elections office will contact you, if possible, to come to
the elections office to sign it.
Can the public watch the election process?
All steps of the process are open to observation by the public
Contact your county elections official to make arrangements.
When will election results be known?
Initial results are released at 8pm election night and will con-
tinue to be updated through election night until all ballots have
been counted. Final certified results will be available 30 days
after the election.
Provisional Ballot Information
You will be issued a provisional ballot if:
there is a question about your eligibility as a voter (for
example, there is no evidence on file that you are an
active or inactive voter in Oregon)
you need to vote at a county elections office in a county
other than the one you live in
In order to obtain a provisional ballot, you need to fill out a
Provisional Ballot Request Form in person at the county elec-
tions office.
Your provisional ballot will not be counted until it is deter-
mined that you are eligible to vote.
After you have voted the ballot, you can call 1-866-ORE-VOTE
(1-866-673-8683) or the county elections office in which you
voted to find out if your ballot was counted. If your ballot
was not counted, you can also find out the reason it was not
counted.
If it is determined that you are ineligible to vote in this elec-
tion, the completed Provisional Ballot Request Form will
serve as your voter registration for future elections.
How to File a Complaint
Any registered voter may file a written complaint with the
Secretary of State alleging that a violation of an election
law or rule adopted by the Secretary of State has occurred.
The complaint should state the reason for believing that the
violation occurred and provide evidence relating to it. The
complaint must be signed by the elector; anonymous com-
plaints will not be accepted. The complaint should be mailed
to, or filed at:
Secretary of State, Elections Division
255 Capitol St NE, Suite 501
Salem, OR 97310
View unofficial election results
starting at 8pm on May 20
for more information about voting in Oregon
- .
•
se ... espatV
TTY 1 800 735 2900
for the hearing impaired
Name Page
Balmer,Thomas A
22
Buehler, Knute C
14
Callahan, Mark
8
Carr,Tim
12
Challstrom, Gordon
11
Christofferson, Aelea
18
Conger, Jason
9
Crawley,Timothy 1
8
Cuff, Bruce A
11
DeVore, Joel
23
Flaherty, Patrick J
28
Forte, Stephen P
27
Garrett, Chris
23
Huffman, John E
15
Hummel, John
28
Kitzhaber, John
20
Kurzer, Steven M
26
Lagesen, Erin C
24
Linthicum, Dennis B
10
McLane, Mike
14
Merkley, Jeff
17
Miller, Randy
26
Perkins, Jo Rae
7
Rafferty, Mae
13
Richardson, Dennis
12
Spear,Thomas
27
Spera, Barney
19
Tookey, Doug
24
Vulliet, C F (Frank)
18
Walden, Greg
10
Walters, Martha L
22
Wehby, Monica
7
Whisnant, Gene
13
Wilhelm, Craig
20
Secretary of State
Kate Brown
State Capitol
Salem, OR 97310-0722
ftICg1k
a
NONPROFIT
CAR-RT SORT
U.S. Postage
PAID
Portland, OR
Permit No. 815
Voters' Pamphlet
a Oregon Primary Election
IL4113V
May 20, 2014
17• ��r
Deschutes