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POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS
The Oregon Working Families
Party has announced its May pri-
mary endorsements, after candi-
dates filled out questionnaires
outlining their commitments to
the party’s top priorities. Unions
that are part of the Oregon
Working Families Party include
United Food and Commercial
Workers Local 555, Communi-
cations Workers of America Lo-
cal 7901, International Long-
The Oregon AFL-CIO, the pre-
mier federation of Oregon labor
unions, has announced its en-
dorsements for Oregon’s May
17 primary election. No Repub-
lican candidates were endorsed.
Notably, the labor federation
also made no endorsement for
secretary of state: Three De-
mocrats with pro-labor creden-
tials are vying for that office,
and an endorsement requires a
two-thirds majority vote of the
Oregon AFL-CIO’s political
committee.
Governor Kate Brown
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
State Treasurer Tobias Read
Oregon Senate SD 22: Lew Frederick*
Oregon House
HD 8: Paul Holvey
HD 13: Nancy Nathanson *
HD 16: Dan Rayfield *
HD 20: Paul Evans
HD 22: Teresa Alonso Leon
HD 27: Sheri Malstrom
HD 31: Brad Witt *
HD 33: Mitch Greenlick *
HD 35: Margaret Doherty
HD 36: Jennifer Williamson *
HD 42: Rob Nosse
HD 43: Roberta Phillip-Robbins
HD 44: Tina Kotek *
HD 45: Barbara Smith Warner *
HD 47: Diego Hernandez
HD 49: Chris Gorsek
HD 50: Carla Piluso
shore and Warehouse Union,
Teamsters Local 206, Laborers
Local 483, and Operating Engi-
neers Local 701.
Congress, District 5 – Dave McTeague
A former state legislator, he’s challenging
incumbent Kurt Schrader because of
Schrader’s voting record, including his
support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. A
supporter of Bernie Sanders, he wants to
address the concentration of wealth in the
hands of the few. mcteagueforcongress.com
Secretary of State – Brad Avakian
As labor commissioner and legislator, he
fought wage theft and civil rights abuses in
the workplace and ruled against the practice
of treating employees as independent
contractors. As Secretary of State, he pledges
to hold corporations accountable, make sure
democracy works for young voters, and fight
climate change. bradavakian.com
House District 22 – Teresa Alonso-Leon
A member of the Woodburn City Council, she
works as the state’s High School Equivalency
and GED Administrator. electalonsoleon.com
House District 26 – Ray Lister
An electrician and a union organizer for the
IBEW Local 48, he wants to look out for
working families, help create good jobs and
grow our economy. raylister.com
House District 27 – Sheri Malstrom
A public health nurse with Multnomah
County for 30 years, she wants to champion
paid family leave, affordable child care, and
ending wage theft. sherimalstrom.com
House District 40 – Steven Cade
As a lawyer, belief in public service guides his
work in the community. votestevencade.org
House District 47 – Diego Hernandez
A community organizer on environmental
justice, renters’ rights, and racial equity, he’s a
school board member and former high
school teacher. diego4oregon.com
Portland City Council – Amanda Fritz
Amanda Fritz has been a champion for
working families since she was elected to
Portland City Council in 2008. She helped
lead the fight to pass the Portland Earned Sick
Days Ordinance in 2013. In 2015, she led the
passage of Paid Family Leave for all City
employees. Her priorities include providing
basic services to all Portlanders, particularly
those in historically disadvantaged areas, and
changing policies and practices so that all
Portlanders are treated fairly and respectfully
by police, while improving public safety for
all. amandafritz.com
Springfield City Council #4 – Leonard
Stoehr Leonard has been an advocate for
working people as a representative of
Teamsters Local 206. Leonard will fight for fair
schedules for workers, so they can work in
safety and health. He will work to provide
more affordable housing for lower and
middle-income families, and invest in drug
addiction treatment and prevention services.
Eugene City Council Ward #7 – Claire
Syrett She championed Eugene’s paid sick
leave ordinance and helped launch successful
programs providing emergency and
temporary shelter to the homeless.
clairesyrett.org
Clackamas County Chair – Jim Bernard
As Clackamas County commissioner, he’s
worked to expand the job base, and has
championed programs that protect victims of
abuse, provide drug and alcohol treatment
services, and make sure that people
transitioning out of jail and prison have access
to housing and services to provide a smooth
transition back into society.
votejimbernard.com
Clackamas County Commission,
Position 4 – Ken Humberston A Marine
Corps vet, he’s served in law enforcement and
as a teacher, firefighter, mayor, school board
member, and fire board member. He currently
serves as president of the Clackamas River
Water Board and as a member of the
Clackamas County Economic Development
Commission.
Multnomah County Commission
District 3 – Jessica Vega-Pederson
She’s on the board of the Hazelwood
Neighborhood Association, a member of the
Eastside Egg Co-op at Zenger Farms and a
member of the East Portland Action Plan.
Elected to represent House District 47 in 2012,
Jessica became the first Latina to serve in the
Oregon House. jessicavegapederson.com
* endorsement is conditional, pending the return of
a completed satisfactory candidate questionnaire
Make sure you’re ready to vote in the primary
A reminder from the Oregon
AFL-CIO that ballots for the
2016 Primary Election will be
mailed later this month. Already
it’s clear that some important
races around the state will be de-
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cided by a small margin of
votes.
Make sure you’re ready to re-
ceive your ballot in the mail by
heading to OregonVotes.org and
double checking or updating
your voter registration status.
This is especially important if
you’ve moved since the last
election. Oregon voters must
register by April 26 to vote in
the primary on May 17.
Labor recognition night June 4
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-6
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Mark your calendars for Saturday,
June 4, for the Northwest Oregon
Labor Council’s annual Labor Ap-
preciation and Recognition Night.
The event, held at Milwaukie Elks
Lodge, honors men and women
identified by their peers for out-
standing contributions to labor and
their community, and it’s a
fundraiser for Labor’s Community
Service Agency.
The labor council is currently ac-
cepting cash and prize donations
for the raffle, as well as nomina-
tions for individuals to be recog-
nized. For more information, call
503-235-9444.