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voteequality 1 J The online voter guide dedicated to electing a pro-GLBT majority in Oregon, brought to you by the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC. Please visit www.VdteEquality.com for more information on all our endorsements for the 2006 Oregon Primary on May 16th. ------------------------- Featured Candidates of Equality Ted Kulongoski Diane Linn Brad Avakian Tina Kotek Virginia Linder Governor, State of Oregon County Chair, Multnomah County Senate District 17, Beaverton House District 44, Portland Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6 Governor Ted Kulongoski has done more to stake out a public position in favor of GLBT equality and use the office of Governor to advocate for equality than any other Governor in the country. An ally in the fight for GLBT equality from the beginning of his career and at every step along the way, he has introduced legislation, spoken out on the issues and worked hand in hand with the GLBT community to create change. A steadfast ally to the GLBT community, Diane Linn made discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal in Multnomah County, became a national hero by authorizing the decision allowing more than 3,000 same-sex couples to marry in Oregon and much more. Despite relentless attacks, her support for equality has never wavered. Reelect Diane Linn and send a message: when elected officials stand up for us, we will stand behind them. As a civil rights attorney. Representative Brad Avakian, who is now running for Senate, has fought discrimina tion based on gender, race and sexual orientation. He was a leader in 2005 on Senate Bill 1000 and as a- State Senator, will continue to advocate for progressive legislation on education, health care, the environment and equality for all Oregonians. vote smart. A long-time advocate for all children and families, Tina Kotek has also been on the front-lines of the struggle for GLBT equality in Oregon. This race presents Oregon with a historic opportunity to join those states that have passed pro-GLBT legislation in large part because of the work of out legislators. If elected, Tina would become the only out elected official in the Oregon House. » VOTE OUT As a judge on the Oregon Court of Appeals and in previous positions as Assistant Attorney General, Assistant Solicitor General, and State Solicitor General, Judge Virginia Linder has developed a reputation as a fair and thorough judge. Judge Linder has led past Oregon efforts to find anti-GLBT ballot measures unconstitutional. The only sitting judge running for the seat, Judge Linder, if elected, would also become the only woman on the Oregon Supreme Court. vote equality. More Candidates of Equality Portland Metro Eugene/Springfield Mitch Greenlick, House District 33 (Portland) Mary Nolan, House District 36 (Portland) Greg Macpherson, House District 38 (Portland) Diane Rosenbaum, House District 42 (Portland) Chip Shields, House District 43 (Portland) Tina Kotek, House District 44 (Portland) Jackie Dingfelder, House District 45 (Portland) Jeff Merkley, House District 47 (Portland) Paul Holvey, House District 8 (Eugene) Phil Barnhart, House District 11 (Central Lane/Linn Counties) Elizabeth Terry Beyer, House District 12 (Springfield) Vicki Walker, Senate District 7 (Eugene) Washington County Jeff Barker, House District 28 (Aloha) Brad Avakian, Senate District 17 (Beaverton) Southern Oregon Peter Buckley, House District 5 (Southern Oregon) Floyd Prozanski, Senate District 4 (South Lane/North Douglas Counties) Columbia & Clatsop Counties Brad Whitt, House District 31 (Clatskanie) Statewide Races Clackamas County Mike Schaufler, House District 48 (Happy Valley) Caroline Tomei, House District 41 (Milwaukie) Mid-Willamette Valley Ted Kulongoski, Oregon Governor Virginia Linder, Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6 Dan Gardner, Commissioner, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry Susan Castillo, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sara Geiser, House District 16 (Corvallis) VISIT VOTEEQUALITY.COM Oregon Coast Deborah Boone, House District 32 (Cannon Beach) RIGHTS EQUALITY PAC Visit www.VoteEquality.com for our endorsements for all legislative, statewide and local races, including green lighted candidates. Visit www.VoteEquality.com
