Who's on your (down) ballot?
Kari Chisholm
I just got this note from a BlueOregon reader named Don:
Does BlueOregon publish (or decide) candidates it would support? Some of us need a little help to find the true progressives down ballot.
BlueOregon, of course, doesn't endorse candidates or causes. As we've said for years:
We expect our contributors to individually motivate our readers to action - but BlueOregon itself won't collectively endorse candidates, stage protests, or even go out for donuts.
But that doesn't mean that we can't help. Or more specifically, that you can't help.
Let's help Don out here. Let's set aside the races with lots of BlueOregon coverage -- the Portland mayor and city races, Holton/Rosenblum, Schaufler/Reardon, Williamson/Meieran -- and talk this morning about the rest of the ballot.
How are you voting in the Supreme Court race? In your local county commission races (especially in Lane, Washington, and Clackamas counties)? What about the largely undiscussed Democratic primary races in HD 47 (Thuy Tran vs. Jessica Vega Pederson) or HD 29 (Ben Unger vs. Katie Riley)?
Weigh in today with your personal endorsement on whatever you've got on your ballot. Let's hear it!
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10:07 a.m.
May 10, '12
Dave Hunt for Clackamas County Chair.
3:25 p.m.
May 10, '12
Thank you, Logan, for actually answering the question asked.
Seems like most everyone else down below mostly wants to talk about the races that I asked folks NOT to talk about -- the ones that have already gotten lots of coverage.
Sigh.
Seriously, folks. The question was about the races that haven't gotten much coverage here.
And more than just a name -- tell us why!
4:56 p.m.
May 10, '12
Why haven't we talked about the Clackamas County commission here on BO? Plenty of controversy.. It boasts the ability to bring down Metro, maybe TriMet.. Largest Campaign Contributions ever to a county race. Then there's Lehan vs. Hunt.
6:32 p.m.
May 10, '12
That is exactly right. Clackamas County is ground zero for AFP and the The Tea Party's extremist agenda and they are investing bigdown there. I've spent a good chunk of time in Clackamas County recently and the news is not good folks. We need to organize, raise some money and fight back!
I'm supporting Jamie Damon, Charlotte Lehan and Martha Schrader for the County Commission seats.
Full Disclosure: Damon and Lehan are my clients.
10:25 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jennifer Williamson for State Legislature in West Portland!
10:44 a.m.
May 10, '12
Tim Volpert for Oregon Court of Appeals, Ellen Rosenblum for AG and of course Jennifer Williamson for HD 36- Portland's Westside.
11:31 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jennifer Williamson for HD 36, Tim Volpert for Oregon Court of Appeals, Ellen Rosenblum for AG, and Mary Nolan for City Council
11:59 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jennifer Williamson!
10:38 a.m.
May 10, '12
Beth Heckert for DA in Jackson County.
10:39 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jefferson Smith for our Portland Mayor and Sharon Meieran for our District 36 State Representative.
10:42 a.m.
May 10, '12
Tim Volpert for Oregon Court of Appeals!
11:10 a.m.
May 10, '12
Ellen Rosenblum for AG Jennifer Williamson District 36 Tim Volpert for Court of Appeals
11:11 a.m.
May 10, '12
And Sam Chase for Metro
10:47 a.m.
May 10, '12
Eileen Brady for Portland Mayor, Mary Nolan for City Council, and I wish I was in the right district to vote for Jen Williamson for District 36 State Rep!
10:49 a.m.
May 10, '12
Denise Bacon for Yamhill County Commissioner. A very important race for a spot on a 3-person commission. Elect Denise and change the direction of Yamhill County, especially on land use issues. And c'mon, we all love Bacon!
11:06 a.m.
May 10, '12
Williamson for District 36. Also, Rosenblum and Reardon.
11:11 a.m.
May 10, '12
Bob Stacey for Metro Council, Jennifer Williamson for HD 36, Kate Brown for Sec. of State and Mary Nolan for City Council.
11:15 a.m.
May 10, '12
We need a Doctor in the House! Meieran for HD 36.
11:30 a.m.
May 10, '12
Eileen Brady, Mary Nolan, Jennifer Williamson and Ellen Rosenbloom all terrific, smart, get it done women
11:30 a.m.
May 10, '12
Tim Sercombe for Supreme Court (the only appellate judge in the race).
11:39 a.m.
May 10, '12
Charlotte Lehan for Clackamas County Chair. Judgement call between her and Dave Hunt.
Martha Schrader & Jamie Damon for Clackamas County Commission
(All 3 endorsed by OLCV)
11:40 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jennifer Williamson for House District 36 State representative. Both she and her opponent Sharon Meieran are progressive, high integrity, excellent candidates. My vote goes to Jennifer exclusively for her commitment to publicly funded universal health care.
11:43 a.m.
May 10, '12
Jessica Vega Pederson for HD 47, Ben Unger for Western Washington Counties. And of course, Reardon for 48, the most important leg. primary for Oregon's environment.
For Mult. Co. voters: Don't forget the libraries!
11:53 a.m.
May 10, '12
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon proudly endorses Jennifer Williamson for House District 36!
11:58 a.m.
May 10, '12
Tim Volpert for Oregon Court of Appeals and Dick Schouten for WashCo Commission.
12:13 p.m.
May 10, '12
Ellen Rosenblum for AG
12:34 p.m.
May 10, '12
Mary Nolan for City Council, Jennifer Williamson for HD 36, Ellen Rosenblum for AG, and Sam Chase for Metro.
12:40 p.m.
May 10, '12
Dick Baldwin for Supreme Court
12:59 p.m.
May 10, '12
Sharon Meieran for HD 36! She is progressive, smart, and has great experience to boot. And the support of NARAL, and Kitzhaber! I also like Amanda Fritz for commissioner, Jefferson for Mayor, and Ellen for AG!
1:04 p.m.
May 10, '12
Alex Tinker, Lew Frederick, Chip Shields and Laura Westwood for Precinct Committeepersons.
So far down the ballot they've got their separate one...
1:10 p.m.
May 10, '12
Dwight Holton for AG, Sharon Meieran for HD36, Jefferson Smith for Mayor, Bob Stacey for Metro.
1:19 p.m.
May 10, '12
Judge Ellen Rosenblum for AG; Dave Hunt for Clackamas County Chair; Katie Riley for HD 29; Jeff Reardon for HD 48; Jefferson Smith for Mayor and for all you South Eugene folks out there, Andy Stahl for Lane County Commissioner.
1:43 p.m.
May 10, '12
I prefer to vote for REAL Oregonians. That's why I voted for Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General!
3:57 p.m.
May 10, '12
Real Oregonians? What is that? Who decides? Two strong candidates with strong records. That line is a stinker. Hasn't he been here for 10 years?
7:53 p.m.
May 10, '12
I changed my mind at the last minute on the AG race and your comment makes me glad I did. I was determined to vote for a woman at every opportunity but I started reading letters and posts by Judge Rosenblum's fans and decided that since I wasn't born in Oregon, I should vote for my fellow immigrant.
1:57 p.m.
May 10, '12
Jessica Vega Pederson for HD 47.
2:01 p.m.
May 10, '12
Alissa Keny-Guyer for Oregon House District 46; Jeff Reardon for District 48; Shemia Fagan for District 50.
2:03 p.m.
May 10, '12
Jefferson Smith for Mayor, and Amanda Fritz for City Council.
2:44 p.m.
May 10, '12
Charlotte Lehan, Martha Schrader in Clackamas County!
2:46 p.m.
May 10, '12
Ben Unger for House District 29.
2:59 p.m.
May 10, '12
Jennifer Williamson for District 36!
3:20 p.m.
May 10, '12
Ellen for AG and Reardon for 48.
3:31 p.m.
May 10, '12
Vote 'yes' for the Multnomah County library bond.
5:02 p.m.
May 10, '12
Dick Schouten for Washington County Commissioner. Dick has a proven record of progress and success, saving the county money and getting things done in difficult times. Unimpeachable character.
Denny Doyle Beaverton Mayor
Rob Soloman Beaverton City Council
Democratic challengers for OR House in Washco:
Kathy Campbell HD24
Wynne Wakkila HD26
Katie Riley or Ben Unger HD29 (both excellent, this will be who strikes your fancy!)
Adriana Canas HD30
Carl Hosticka HD37
11:40 p.m.
May 10, '12
Steve Novick for City Council.
Amanda Fritz for City Council.
Bob Stacey for Metro.
Alissa Keny-Guyer for HD46.
Shemia Fagan for HD50.
Nena Cook for Supreme Court.
Ben Unger for HD 29.
Wynne Wakkila for HD26.
Oh, and ...
Jefferson Smith for Mayor.
Ellen Rosenblum for AG.
6:35 a.m.
May 11, '12
Definitely Dick Schouten for Washington County Commission!
6:36 a.m.
May 11, '12
And Rob Solomon for Beaverton City Council!
2:02 p.m.
May 11, '12
easy choice, Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General. She's going to win.
5:04 p.m.
May 11, '12
Not down-ballot, but back-of-the-ballot this time around:
Mark Fagin for the open Beaverton City Council seat
And no surprise, Denny Doyle to return as Mayor!
5:44 p.m.
May 11, '12
Richard Baldwin for Supreme Court
Sharon Meieran for West Portland HD 36
I believe they both care deeply about the betterment of people's lives; especially the under-served.
11:43 p.m.
May 11, '12
Ellen Rosenblum for Attorney General!