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January 27, 2006

Avakian to run for Oregon State Senate

Oregon Representative Brad Avakian (D-Washington County) has filed his candidacy for the Oregon State Senate.

Avakian is seeking the seat being vacated by Charlie Ringo, who says he is leaving to spend more time with his family. (Shorter Ringo: Running for Mayor of Beaverton)

Democrats are in the majority in the Oregon Senate. This seat is likely safe for Democrats, too.

The area where Democrats are focusing much of their energy this cycle is the GOP controlled Oregon House.

This week on Thom Hartman's radio program, Democrat Paul Evans announced his candidacy for the Oregon House. Evans is seeking the seat currently held by Republican Jackie Winters.

Evans is former Mayor of Monmouth and is a volunteer firefighter. Evans is also a fighting Dem, having recently returned from his second tour of Iraq with the Oregon Air National Guard.

Posted by Carla at January 27, 2006 04:33 PM