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Posted on July 28, 2010 - 7:02pm

Oregon City Mayor Alice Norris announced today she will seek the Democratic nomination for the District 39 State Representative seat being vacated by Toby Forsberg. Norris is completing 8 successful years as Oregon City’s Mayor. She said she felt compelled to enter the race because of the critical issues facing Oregon in the next legislative session.

Posted on July 19, 2010 - 4:14pm

From oregonlive.com:

Lindsay Botches First Chance to Lead

By Nick Christensen

Whatever David Edwards’ reason for dropping his re-election bid, Shawn Lindsay’s response missed the mark.

Posted on July 15, 2010 - 10:19am

From The Willamette Week:

The Oregon Republican Party rebounded strongly in candidate recruitment this year after a dismal 2008. Two years ago, the GOP failed to field a candidate in 23 of 75 legislative races. This year, only two of 76 legislative races lack a Republican candidate.

Posted on July 12, 2010 - 3:05pm

For years now, the name Ainge has brought to mind the long range shooting of former Portland Trailblazer Danny Ainge and the passing skills of former Glencoe High School and NFL Quarterback Erik Ainge. Now, Hillsboro residents will get the chance to send an Ainge to the Oregon Legislature.

Doug Ainge, the father of Erik and brother of Danny, announced today he will seek the nomination for the November election for House District 30, the seat being vacated by current State Rep. David Edwards. 

Posted on July 9, 2010 - 10:19am

One month after officially kicking off her campaign for State Representative at her family’s winery in Dayton, Susan Sokol Blosser has reached an important milestone. Today, her campaign broke the $100,000 threshold in cash contributions.

Posted on July 7, 2010 - 6:14pm

From The Sandy Post:

Posted on June 28, 2010 - 10:31am

Chael Sonnen recently dropped out of the House District 37 race, citing legal issues that would prevent him from serving. Seeking to replace him on the ballot is Aaron Crowley, a Republican activist, who is staunchly in favor of offshore oil drilling.

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