There’s a lot at stake in this November’s elections, including which party will control Congress, and who will be Oregon’s next governor and labor commissioner. As ever, ballots are long. This union-focused ballot guide tries to keep it simple: It lists only those candidates who have at least one labor organization endorsing them—AND who have opponents on the ballot. Candidates and measures are listed in the order you’ll find them on the ballot. Unions didn’t take a position on every measure or candidate race. And sometimes, unions didn’t agree. Following each name is a list of union endorsers and a link to the campaign website, if they have one. Processes vary, but collectively, the union endorsements in this guide represent thousands of hours of effort by union volunteers, officers and staff interviewing and evaluating the choices. [Acronyms are in the legend below.]

NOTE: Ballots must be received or postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8.

OREGON

FEDERAL OFFICES

U.S. SENATOR

Ron Wyden (D) is seeking a sixth six-year term. Although he’s sparred with labor over free trade agreements and has faced progressive challengers in the past, he remains a key ally for organized labor and holds a 91% lifetime voting score from the AFL-CIO. He faces Jo Rae Perkins, a believer in the QAnon conspiracy. AFL-CIO, AFT, ATU, IBEW, IBT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC StandTallForAmerica.com

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

Congressional District 1 (Portland/NW Oregon)

Suzanne Bonamici (D) is seeking re-election to the seat she’s held since 2012. Although she voted to fast-track free trade agreements in 2015, she’s otherwise been a reliable supporter of labor priorities, and she was a co-sponsor of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act in 2019 and 2021. She faces Republican Christopher Mann. AFL-CIO, AFT, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP BonamiciForCongress.com

Congressional District 3 (Portland)

Earl Blumenauer (D) is running for re-election for the seat he’s held since 1996. He holds a 100% voting score for 2021 and a 95% score across his time in office, according to the AFL-CIO. Like other pro-labor lawmakers, one notable departure was his vote to fast-track free trade agreements in 2015. AFL-CIO, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IW 29, SEIU, OEA, ONA, OSEA, UBC EarlBlumenauer.com

Congressional District 4 (Lane County/Southern Coast)

Val Hoyle (D) running for the office long held by stalwart labor ally Peter DeFazio, who will retire at the end of the year. Hoyle currently serves as Oregon’s labor commissioner in charge of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, and previously served in the state legislature. Few candidates have worked harder than Hoyle to establish a strong relationship with the state’s unions. She faces Republican Alek Skarlatos, who previously challenged DeFazio. Skarlatos once worked for the fanatically anti-union group Freedom Foundation, which regularly sends unsolicited mailings to public employees encouraging them to stop paying union dues. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFT, ATU, IAM, IBT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UFCW, UA 290, UBC, WFP ValHoyle.com 

Congressional District 5 (from Lake Oswego to Bend)

Jamie McLeod-Skinner (D) is an emergency response coordinator and small business owner. She’s also a former union member and has worked in public planning. She holds a law degree with an emphasis on natural resources. She beat incumbent Kurt Schrader in the Democratic primary, and in the general election she’s received all but one of the union endorsements. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFT, IAM, IBEW, IBT, ILWU, Insulators, LiUNA, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP JamieForOregon.com

Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R) served as mayor of Happy Valley from 2010-2018. She works as business coordinator for Evolve Health; her dad was a Teamster. Ironworkers Local 29 was satisfied that Chavez-DeRemer supports the prevailing wage, and backed her in part because her opponent was critical of the Jordan Cove pipeline project. IW 29 LoriChavezDeRemer.com

Congressional District 6 (Salem/Yamhill County)

Andrea Salinas (D) is a state representative serving the Lake Oswego area, an office she’s held since 2017. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave her the legislative Warrior for Workers award during its 2022 convention. She faces Republican Mike Erickson. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP AndreaSalinasForOregon.com

STATE OFFICES

GOVERNOR

Tina Kotek (D) served as a state representative in Portland’s House District 44 from 2007 through this year, when she stepped down to focus on the governor’s race. She was Speaker of the House from 2013 until her departure. Kotek has enormous support from organized labor. She faces two serious candidates: Republican Christine Drazan, and former Democrat Betsy Johnson. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IBEW, IBT, IUOE, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, SMART, UA 290, UBC, UNITE HERE, WFP TinaForOregon.com

Betsy Johnson (I) was a Democrat when she served as state senator from Clatskanie, but voted against her party more than any other Senate Democrat, including frequent votes against labor-backed legislation, even the bill to raise the minimum wage. She was consistently ranked last among Senate Democrats by the Oregon AFL-CIO, which responded to her run for governor in a section on its web site, “Betsy Johnson is Bad for Oregon’s Workers.” However, she’s also been a reliable timber industry ally, opposing climate change legislation and advocating the development of mass timber in construction; that factored in the endorsement of the Oregon Machinists Council, which represents many wood products workers.  IAM  RunBetsyRun.com

STATE SENATOR 

Senate District 3 (Ashland)

Jeff Golden (D) is the current senator serving District 3, a position he’s held since 2019. Before taking office Golden managed Medford’s public television station, and he’s a former union carpenter apprentice. He earned a “gold” rating from the Oregon AFL-CIO in its 2021 legislative scorecard. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, IUPAT, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, WFP GoldenForSenate.org

Senate District 4 (Eugene)

Floyd Prozanski (D) has served in the Oregon Legislature since 1994, first as state representative through 2003, and then as state senator for District 4, the position he currently holds. When not in session, Prozanski works as a municipal prosecutor. He earned a “silver” rating from the Oregon AFL-CIO in its 2021 legislative scorecard.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, WFP Floyd4Senate.com

Senate District 7 (North Eugene)

James Manning (D) was appointed to represent District 7 in 2016, and was elected to keep the seat in 2018. A former corrections and police officer, Manning served in the U.S. Army from 1983 through 2007. In 2021, he helped pass legislation clarifying that community benefits agreements (CBAs) are legal under state contracting rules, a boost for building trades unions. He earned a “platinum” ranking from the AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP VoteJamesManning.com

Senate District 8 (Corvallis)

Sara Gelser Blouin (D) has served in the legislature since 2005, first as state representative for Corvallis, and as state senator for District 8 since 2015. She’s been a reliable ally to the labor community and earned a “gold” rating from the AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, WFP SaraGelser.com

Senate District 10 (Salem)

Deb Patterson (D) was elected to her first term in 2019. Patterson is a union home health care provider and active member of SEIU Local 503. She has been a strong advocate for health care workers during her first term, and the AFL-CIO gave her a “gold” rating for her legislative record during the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP DebPattersonOR.org

Senate District 11 (Woodburn/Keizer)

Rich Walsh (D) is an attorney and served on the Keizer City Council from 2000 until 2011. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW RichardWalshForSenate.com

Senate District 13 (Wilsonville)

Aaron Woods (D) is a retired Xerox executive and former IT services manager. He serves on the Clackamas Community College Board and Wilsonville Planning Commission and is a U.S. Army veteran. He faces Republican John Velez. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW AaronWoods4Senate.com

Senate District 15 (Hillsboro)

Janeen Sollman (D) served as state representative from 2015 until early 2022. She was then appointed to represent Senate District 15 after former senator Chuck Riley stepped down. Sollman works for an education software company. She received a “silver” rating from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. OBTC, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC JaneenSollman.com

Senate District 16 (Scappoose)

Melissa Busch (D) is a registered nurse and an active member of the Oregon Nurses Association. She works in Providence’s Home Health unit, serving patients throughout Columbia County. Busch is running for the seat of former Senator Betsy Johnson, who stepped down to run for governor. Busch faces Republican Suzanne Weber, currently state representative for House District 32. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW MelissaForOregon.com

Senate District 17 (Portland/Beaverton)

Elizabeth Steiner Hayward (D) has served as District 17 senator since 2012. When not in session, Steiner Hayward works as a family medicine doctor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She earned a “silver” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO for legislative activity supporting workers during the 2021 session.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, PAT, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UA 290, WFP ElizabethForOregon.com

Senate District 18 (Portland)

Wlnsvey Campos (D) has served as state representative for Aloha and West Beaverton since 2021. She’s a former political organizer with the Oregon Nurses Association and the union-backed nonprofit Our Oregon. Campos co-sponsored legislation that would have raised the state’s minimum wage to $17 per hour across the entire state.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP CamposForOregon.com

Senate District 19 (Lake Oswego)

Rob Wagner (D) was appointed to represent District 19 in early 2018 and won election to keep the seat later that year. He currently serves as Senate Majority Leader. Prior to holding elected office, Wagner served as a legislative aide and later as political director for AFT-Oregon. He earned a “gold” rating from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, WFP RobWagnerForOregon.com

Senate District 20 (Canby)

Mark Meek (D) is in his third term as state representative for House District 40, which covers parts of Clackamas County. Meek earned a “silver” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO in the 2021 session. He faces incumbent Republican Senator Bill Kennemer, a former state representative who was appointed to the Senate seat in 2021. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA,  SEIU, UA 290, UBC VoteMarkMeek.com

Senate District 24 (Portland)

Kayse Jama (D) has served as District 24 senator since 2021, when he was appointed to replace Shemia Fagan upon her election as secretary of state. Jama currently serves on the Senate Interim Committee On Labor and Business. He previously served as the longtime executive director of Unite Oregon, a nonprofit group advocating racial and economic justice. Jama earned a “gold” ranking from the AFL-CIO in the 2021 session.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, SEIU, UBC, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, PCUN, UA 290, UFCW, WFP JamaForOregon.com

Senate District 26 (Hood River)

Raz Mason (D) is a private security officer  who lives in The Dalles. Mason previously ran for Congress in 2018 and 2020, seeking to represent U.S. House District 2 (the seat now held by Republican Cliff Bentz). Mason has also worked as a crisis counselor and case manager/advocate for domestic abuse victims. AFSCME, AFT, OSEA, SEIU MasonForOregon.com

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 

House District 1 (South Coast)

David Brock Smith (R) has served as District 1 representative since 2017. He’s a former restaurant operator, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, and has served on the Curry County Board of Commissioners. Smith faces Democrat Bret Cecil. IW 29 DavidBrockSmith.com

House District 5 (Ashland)

Pam Marsh (D) has served as state representative for District 5 since 2017. She’s a former Ashland City Councilor and nonprofit director. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave Marsh a “gold” rating for legislative work during the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AAUP, IUPAT, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC RepresentativePamMarsh.com

House District 7 (Springfield)

John Lively (D) currently serves as representative for District 12, but resides in District 7 under newly drawn district lines that take effect in 2023. A legislator since 2013, Lively earned a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO in the 2021 session. OBTC, OEA, AFSCME, AAUP, IUPAT, SEIU, UBC, ONA ElectJohnLively.com

House District 8 (Eugene)

Paul Holvey (D) has represented District 8 since 2004. He’s a former union representative for the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. Holvey received a “platinum” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 legislative session. He faces Republican Michael F. Moore. OBTC, IAFF, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UA 290 PaulHolvey.com

House District 9 (Coos Bay)

Jerry Rust (D) is a former Lane County Commissioner. Rust is retired, having previously worked as a forest worker, carpenter, farm worker and home health care worker. He faces incumbent Republican Boomer Wright. AFSCME RustForHouse.org

House District 10 (Central Coast)

David Gomberg (D) has represented District 10 since 2013. Gomberg is a retired small business owner, previously running a kite design and manufacturing business. He earned a “bronze” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBT, IBEW, ILWU, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, LiUNA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP ElectGomberg.com

House District 12 (Lane County)

Michelle Emmons (D) works as an Upper Willamette Watershed program manager for the nonprofit Willamette Riverkeeper, which works to protect and restore the Willamette River. Emmons faces Republican Charlie Conrad. AFSCME, AFT EmmonsForOregon.org

House District 13 (Eugene)

Nancy Nathanson (D) has served as District 13 representative since 2007. She’s a former SEIU Local 503 member and librarian at the University of Oregon.  The Oregon AFL-CIO gave her a “gold” ranking during the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, ATU 757, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, UBC, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UFCW NancyNathanson.org

House District 14 (West Eugene)

Julie Fahey (D) has represented District 14 since 2017, and currently serves as Oregon House Majority Leader. Fahey was a key voice behind Oregon’s Equal Pay and paid family/medical leave laws, both of which were championed by the labor community. She also serves on the House Business and Labor Committee. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, ONA, OEA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW 555, WFP JulieFahey.org

House District 15 (Albany)

Ben Watts (D) is a stay-at-home parent and member of the Greater Albany Public School Board budget committee. He is a U.S. Army veteran who was deployed to Iraq in 2004-2005. He faces incumbent Republican Shelly Boshart Davis. AAUP, AFSCME, OEA, UFCW, WFP  BenWattsForOregon.com

House District 16 (Corvallis)

Dan Rayfield (D) has represented District 16 since 2015, and he currently serves as speaker of the House. Rayfield was recognized with the “Legislator of the Year” award by the Oregon AFL-CIO in 2017, and his record for workers’ rights advocacy has continued since then: He earned the group’s “platinum” ranking for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, WFP  DanRayfield.com

House District 18 (Silverton)

Jesse Smith (D) is a small business owner doing web development and consulting work. UFCW SmithForOregon.com

Rick Lewis (R) is the current representative for District 18. He was Chief of Police for Silverton from 1998 through 2012, and also served as interim city manager and mayor in the city. IW 29 RepRickLewis.org

House District 19 (Salem)

Tom Andersen (D) is a Salem City Councilor and first-time candidate for the legislature. He’s a private practice attorney and has served on the boards of a Salem neighborhood association and the Lane Transit District. He faces Republican T.J. Sullivan. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IUPAT, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, IBT, IW 29, PCUN, WFP ElectTomAndersen.com

House District 20 (Monmouth-Salem)

Paul Evans (D) has represented District 20 since 2015. Evans served in the U.S. Air Force and Oregon Air National Guard, and was a senior policy advisor to former Governor Ted Kulongoski. Evans earned a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO in the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, UBC, AFT, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UFCW PaulEvans.org

House District 21 (Keizer-Salem)

Ramiro Navarro, Jr. (D) is a veteran, mechanic and owner of an automotive restoration business. He’s running for the seat vacated by Democrat Brian Clem last fall. He faces former state legislator and Republican party chair Kevin Mannix, and Libertarian candidate Michael Morrow. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UFCW, WFP RamiroNavarro.org

House District 22 (Woodburn-Salem)

Anthony Medina (D) works as senior education policy analyst for the state of Oregon. He’s a former director with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, which advises state leaders on college and university funding. A Woodburn resident, Medina served as chair of the Woodburn School District in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. Medina faces Republican Tracy Cramer, a Gervais dental assistant. AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AFT, IBT, IUPAT, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, WFP Medina4Oregon.org

House District 25 (Tigard)

Ben Bowman (D) works in public policy and planning at the Oregon Department of Education, and is a former chief of staff to Representative Margaret Doherty, a Democrat who served the Tigard area from 2009 until 2021. He faces Republican Bob Niemeyer of Tigard. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF 1660, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP BenForOregon.com

House District 26 (Wilsonville)

Courtney Neron (D) has been a representative for District 26 since 2019. In her first year in office, Neron was a sponsor of House Bill 2005, establishing paid family/medical leave in 2023. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave her a “gold” ranking for the 2021 legislative session. She faces Republican Jason Fields of Newberg.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, SMART, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP CourtneyForOregon.com

House District 27 (Beaverton)

Ken Helm (D) currently serves as state representative for District 34 in west Portland. Because of redistricting, he will live in District 27 in 2023, where incumbent Democrat Sheri Schouten is not seeking reelection. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave him a “gold” ranking for his work in the 2021 session. Helm faces Republican Sandra Nelson of Beaverton. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW KenHelm.com 

House District 28 (Portland-Beaverton)

Dacia Grayber (D) is a union firefighter who has represented House District 35 since 2020. Under new redistricting, she resides in District 28. Grayber is a strong labor ally and earned the Oregon AFL-CIO’s “Freshman of the Year” award for her first full legislative session in office, along with its “platinum” ranking for supporting workers’ interests in the legislature. She serves as vice chair of the House Committee on Business and Labor. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP DaciaForOregon.com

House District 29 (Hillsboro-Forest Grove)

Susan McLain (D) has represented District 29 since 2015. She’s a retired teacher who served on the Metro Council regional government for 16 years. McLain received a “silver” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO during the 2021 legislative session. She faces Republican Gina Munster-Moore.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, WFP SusanMcLain.org

House District 30 (Hillsboro)

Nathan Sosa (D) was appointed as District 30 representative in early 2022, when former Representative Janeen Sollman was appointed to the state senate. Sosa works as an attorney and previously served on the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, ATU, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, ONA, OEA, OSEA, PCUN, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP NathanSosa.com

House District 31 (Columbia County)

Anthony Sorace (D) is a self-employed software and systems engineer. He has served as precinct committee person for the Democratic Party of Columbia County. AFSCME, AFT, WFP AnthonyForOregon.com

Brian Stout (R) is the owner of Signs by Stout, a sign and shirt business. Stout is a St. Helens resident and has served as precinct committee person for the Columbia County Republican Party. IW 29 StoutForStateRep.com

House District 32 (Tillamook-Astoria)

Logan Laity (D) works as a volunteer coordinator and community organizer with ​​Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay. He faces Republican Cyrus Javadi. OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IW 29, OEA, SEIU, UFCW, WFP LoganForOregon.com

House District 33 (Portland)

Maxine Dexter (D) was appointed to represent District 33 in 2020 after the death of longtime state representative Mitch Greenlick. Dexter has worked as a medical doctor since 2001, and was a grocery worker before that. Dexter earned a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO during the 2021 session. Dexter faces Republican Stan Baumhofer. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, ONA, AFT, OEA, IAFF, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, LiUNA, UBC, SEIU, UA 290, UFCW MaxineForOregon.com

House District 34 (Beaverton-Bethany)

Lisa Reynolds (D) is a pediatric physician who joined the legislature in 2021 as a state representative for Oregon’s 36th District, covering the west side of Portland. After redistricting, she’s running to represent District 34. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave her a “gold” ranking in the 2021 session. She faces Republican John Woods. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, PCUN, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP LisaForOregon.com

House District 35 (Beaverton-Aloha)

Farrah Chaichi (D) is an intake and conflicts coordinator at law firm Stoel Rives. She identifies unionization as a “human right” and wants to expand state laws protecting labor organizing to cover additional types of employment, including gig and domestic workers. She faces Republican Daniel Martin. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IBT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, SEIU, WFP ChaichiForOregon.com

House District 36 (Beaverton-Hillsboro)

Hai Pham (D) is a pediatric dentist who has served on the Governor’s Children Cabinet and the Oregon Board of Dentistry. She faces Republican Greer Trice. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, UBC, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, LiUNA, OFNHP, IBEW 48, UA 290, UFCW, SEIU, WFP HaiForOregon.com

House District 37 (West Linn-Tualatin)

Jules Walters (D) currently serves as mayor of West Linn and previously served as a city councilor. In her day job, Walters works as a communications consultant. She faces Republican Aeric Estep. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, SEIU, UFCW, OEA, ONA, UBC, AFT, WFP VoteJules.com

House District 38 (Lake Oswego)

Daniel Nguyen (D) has served on the Lake Oswego City Council since 2019. He and his wife founded and operate Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen, which is located in Portland’s South Waterfront district. Nguyen faces Republican Alistair Firmin. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UFCW,UA 290, UBC, WFP DanielForOregon.com

House District 39 (Happy Valley)

Janelle Bynum (D) currently represents House District 51, but under newly drawn district lines she’s running to represent District 39. A McDonald’s franchise owner in her day job, Bynum serves on the House Business and Labor Committee. Bynum received a “silver” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO during the 2021 session. OBTC, AFSCME, IUPAT, OEA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW JanelleBynum.com

House District 40 (Oregon City)

Annessa Hartman (D) is a Gladstone City Councilor. She works for the Native American Youth And Family Center (NAYA). She wants to expand prevailing wage laws to cover more sectors and bring the apprenticeship career training model into more jobs. Hartman supports project labor agreements and community workforce agreements. She faces Republican Adam Baker. OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, OSEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW AnnessaForOregon.com

House District 41 (Portland-Milwaukie)

Mark Gamba (D) is mayor of Milwaukie. He’s running for the seat currently held by Democrat Karin Power, who did not seek reelection. In his day job, Gamba works as a photographer. He faces Republican Rob Reynolds. AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IAFF, IBT, ILWU, OEA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP MarkGamba.com

House District 42 (Portland)

Rob Nosse (D) has represented District 42 since 2014 and has been a strong ally to the labor community. Nosse is a former union representative with the Oregon Nurses Association, and a graduate of the Oregon Labor Candidate School. Nosse received a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO in the 2021 session.  AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW RobNosse.com

House District 43 (Portland)

Tawna Sanchez (D) has represented District 43 since 2017. She works as the director of family services for the Native American Youth And Family Center (NAYA), an organization she helped found.  Sanchez received a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. Her opponent is Republican Tim LeMaster. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC TawnaSanchez.com

House District 44 (Portland)

Travis Nelson (D) was appointed to District 44 when former Representative Tina Kotek stepped down to run for governor. He’s a union representative for the Washington State Nurses Association and has served on the board of directors of the Oregon Nurses Association. Nelson faces Republican Rolf Schuler and Constitution party candidate Morgan Hinthorne. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP NelsonForOregon.com

House District 45 (Portland/Gresham)

Thuy Tran (D) is an optometric physician, business owner and lieutenant colonel in the Oregon Air National Guard. She faces Republican George Donnerberg. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW TranForOregon.com

House District 46 (Portland)

Khanh Pham (D) has represented District 46 since 2021. She has a background as a community organizer, including working with the Labor Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles. Pham earned a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO for the 2021 session. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC, UFCW, WFP KhanhPhamForOregon.com

House District 47 (East Portland)

Andrea Valderrama (D) was appointed to represent District 47 in 2021, replacing former Representative Diego Hernandez. Valderrama previously served on the David Douglas School Board. She received a “gold” ranking from the Oregon AFL-CIO in the 2021 session. She faces Republican Bill Stewart.  OBTC, AFSCME, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU, UBC  DreaForOregon.com

House District 48 (Portland/Damascus)

Hoa Nguyen (D) works as a school attendance coach for Portland Public Schools and is on the David Douglas School Board. She faces Republican John Masterman. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP NguyenForOregon.com

House District 49 (Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Gresham, Portland)

Zach Hudson (D) has represented District 49 since 2021. He’s a teacher for Clackamas Education Service District and comes from a union family: His dad is a member of OEA, and his mom is a member of SEIU.  The Oregon AFL-CIO gave Hudson a “gold” ranking for the 2021 session. He faces Republican Randy Lauer. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP ElectZachHudson.com

House District 50 (Gresham)

Ricki Ruiz (D) has represented District 50 since 2021. In his day job, Ruiz works for the City of Gresham Parks & Recreation department. The Oregon AFL-CIO gave Ruiz a “gold” ranking during the 2021 session. He faces Republican Amelia Salvador. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW Ricki4Oregon.com

House District 52 (Hood River)

Darcy Long (D) is an investment advisor and member of The Dalles City Council. She faces Republican Jeff Helfrich. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IBEW, OEA, SEIU, UFCW, IBEW 48, WFP LongForOregon.com

House District 53 (Bend/Redmond)

Emerson Levy (D) is an attorney and vice chair of the Deschutes Democratic Party. Levy faces Republican Michael Sipe. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AAUP, IAFF, IBEW, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW EmersonVotes.com

House District 54 (Bend)

Jason Kropf (D) is an attorney and serves on the Bend Park and Recreation District board of directors. He faces Republican Judy Trego. AFL-CIO, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP  JasonKropfForBend.com 

House District 58 (La Grande)

Bobby Levy (dual nomination from Republican and Democratic parties) is a small business owner and current District 58 representative. She faces Libertarian Jesse Bonifer. AFSCME, IW 29 BobbyLevyForOregon.com

COMMISSIONER OF THE BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

Christina Stephenson (D) is an employee-side civil rights attorney and is well-known in Oregon labor circles. She helped draft pro-worker legislation establishing fair scheduling practices, requiring employers to have a policy for reporting discrimination and sexual assault, and protecting workers who file OSHA complaints from retaliation. She faces Cheri Helt, former Republican state representative and co-owner of Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails in Bend. Second only to the governor’s race, her election is a top priority for Oregon’s labor movement, because labor commissioner is responsible for enforcing wage and hour and civil rights laws, administering and enforcing the requirement to pay the prevailing wage, and overseeing registered apprenticeship training system. AFL-CIO, NOLC, OBTC, AFSCME, AFT, ATU, IAFF, IAM, IBEW, IBT, ILWU, IUOE, IUPAT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, OSEA, SEIU, SMART, UA 290, UBC, UFCW, WFP ChristinaStephenson.com

BALLOT MEASURES

BALLOT MEASURE 111—Declares a constitutional right to health care: YES AFL-CIO, AFM 99, AFT-Oregon, OEA, OFNHP, ONA, SEIU, UFCW RightToHealthCareOregon.org

BALLOT MEASURE 112—Removes references to slavery from the state constitution: YES AFL-CIO, CPBCTC, AFSCME, AFT-Oregon, IBEW, LiUNA, OEA, ONA, SEIU 503, UFCW, WFP  OregoniansUnitedToEndSlavery.com

BALLOT MEASURE 113—Prohibits politicians who participate in walk-outs from running for re-election: YES AFT, LiUNA, OEA, ONA 

BALLOT MEASURE 114—Requires permits issued by local law enforcement to buy firearms, prohibit possession of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds: YES AFM 99, AFT, OEA, ONA LiftEveryVoiceOregon.com

COUNTY OFFICES

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Commissioner, Position 5

Sonya Fischer is a current Clackamas County Commissioner and an attorney at Fischer Family Law. CPBTC, NOLC, AFSCME, AFT, IAFF 1159, IBEW, IBT, IW 29, LiUNA, PCCFFAP, SMART, UBC, UFCW SonyaFischer.com

Commissioner, Position 2

Paul Savas has been a Clackamas County Commissioner since 2010 and owner of Savas Tuning Systems, an auto parts rebuilding business. CPBTC, NOLC, AFSCME, IAFF 1159/1660, IAM, IBEW, IBT, ILWU, IAM, IW 29, LiUNA, PCCFFAP, UA 290, UBC, UFCW ElectPaulSavas.com

Libra Forde is a member of the North Clackamas School Board and chief operating officer for Self Enhancement Inc., a social service and education nonprofit. She won’t accept contributions from police unions or fossil fuel interests. PCCFFAP LibraForClackamasCounty.com

Clerk

Catherine McMullen is challenging longtime county clerk Sherry Hall. Hall has been in office 20 years, and just can’t seem to get the job right. Under her watch, Clackamas County elections have been afflicted by a seemingly endless series of mishaps, each costing taxpayer dollars to correct, and undermining voter confidence in the elections process. The latest: In West Linn, an election for two city council members will have to be postponed because ballots wrongly instruct voters to pick one candidate instead of two; a special election will have to be held in March 2023 to decide the race. That follows her May 2022 primary foulup, when a bad print job necessitated hand counting and weeks of delay in nationally watched election results. But McMullen isn’t just a replacement to Hall; she’s currently a highly competent and experienced elections administrator for Multnomah County, and is active in her union, AFSCME Local 88. NOLC, AFSCME, AFSCME 350, AFT, IBEW, PCCFFAP, UFCW ClackamasVoice.org

DESCHUTES COUNTY

Commissioner, Position 1

Oliver Tatom (D) is a paramedic and registered nurse. He faces Republican incumbent Tony DeBone. COLC, IW 29, LiUNA, UBC OliverTatom.com

Commissioner, Position 3

Morgan Schmidt (D) is a pastor and has worked with a number of youth and community engagement organizations in Bend. She faces Republican incumbent Patti Adair. COLC, IW 29, LiUNA, UBC MorganLovesOregon.com

LANE COUNTY

Commissioner, Position 1

Dawn Lesley is an environmental engineer and current vice chair of the Lane County Budget Committee. LCCLC, LCBCT, AFSCME, IBEW, IBT, IUPAT, IW 29, OEA, SEIU, SMART, UA290, UBC, UFCW DawnLesley.org

MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Chair

Jessica Vega Pederson is Multnomah County Commissioner and a former state representative. She’s backed by AFSCME Local 88, which represents Multnomah County employees. CPBTC, NOLC, AFSCME, IAFF 43, IBEW, IBT, IW 29, LiUNA, OEA, PCCFFAP, SEIU, SMART, UBC, UFCW, WFP JessicaVegaPederson.com

Sharon Meieran is Multnomah County Commissioner and an emergency room physician. ONA VoteSharon.com

UMATILLA COUNTY

Commissioner, Position 1

Cindy Timmons owns a window and glass supply business in Milton-Freedwater. She faces Susan Bower in the nonpartisan race. IW 29

CITY OFFICES 

BEND

Mayor

Melanie Kebler is an attorney and member of the Bend City Council. She previously worked at the nonprofit Oregon Crime Victims Law Center. COLC, IW 29, LiUNA MelanieKebler.com

PORTLAND

City Council, Position 3

Jo Ann Hardesty, the incumbent, is a former state representative, nonprofit leader, policy analyst for Multnomah County and Navy veteran. She comes from a union family and has enjoyed strong union support in prior races, although a handful of key unions are backing her opponent or are skipping an endorsement in this race.  ILWU, PAT (OEA), PCCFFAP, SEIU, UFCW, WFP JoannForPortland.com

Rene Gonzales is a tech small business owner and soccer coach who got active organizing parents to push for safe reopening of schools. His focus is crime and homelessness, and he wants the City to hire more police.  CPBTC, IAFF 43, IBEW, IBT 37, IW 29, PPA ReneForPortland.com

Ballot Measures

Measure 26-224: YES This Portland Community College bond measure would raise $450 million for facility renovation and modernization. NOLC PCC.edu/bond/bond2022

Measure 26-225: YES This levy would renew to continue funding of Metro parks and nature preserves. IBEW, UFCW

Measure 26-228: YES This reform of the City of Portland charter would change the city’s government structure, creating a city administrator position, 12-member council and ranked-choice voting for councilors, with three councilors representing each of four districts in the city. AFSCME 189, LiUNA, PAT, SEIU PortlandUnitedForChange.com

BEAVERTON

Ballot measure 34-321: YES This tax levy renewal would continue funding for the Beaverton School District. IBEW, LiUNA YesForBeavertonSchools.org

GRESHAM

City Councilor, Position 2

Eddy Morales is the current City Council President and has served since 2019. Morales is a small business owner and community organizer. He faces Cathy Vandehey Keathley and Thomas Stanley in the race. NOLC, IBT, LiUNA, UBC EddyMorales.com

City Councilor, Position 6

Amanda Orozco-Beach is a legislative assistant for Representative Ricki Ruiz and serves on the Gresham-Barlow School Board. She faces incumbent Janine Gladfelter. UFCW

HILLSBORO

City Councilor, Ward 1, Position A

Beach Pace is a current City Councilor and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring youth. Pace faces Pat Ribellia. NOLC ElectBeachPace.com

City Councilor, Ward 3, Position A

Olivia Alcaire is a current City Councilor and a tutoring coordinator at Portland Community College. Alcaire faces Ivette Pantoja Avalos. NOLC, IBT, UFCW OliviaForHillsboro.com

TIGARD

Mayor

Heidi Lueb was appointed to the Tigard City Council in 2019. She works as head of finance at a Portland advertising firm. IAFF 1660, IW 29 HeidiLueb.com

SALEM

City Council, Ward 4

Dynee Medlock is an Apple technician and lead network specialist at MacAtoZ. SEIU MedlockForOregon.com

WASHINGTON

3rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez owns a mechanic shop in Northeast Portland and is a graduate of Reed College. Her platform identifies raising wages and investing in job training programs as priorities. She faces Republican Joe Kent, a Trump-endorsed military veteran, in one of the most closely watched Congressional races in the country.  AFL-CIO, IAM, IAM 751, IBEW 48, ILWU, Teamsters JC 28, Longview Kelso Building Trades MarieForCongress.com

SECRETARY OF STATE

Steve Hobbs has been Secretary of State since November 2021, a position he was appointed to by Governor Jay Inslee after Kim Wyman resigned to take a federal government position. A current Lieutenant Colonel in the Washington Army National Guard, Hobbs has received numerous union endorsements.  AFL-CIO, IBEW, IW 29 ElectHobbs.com

STATE SUPREME COURT

Pos. 1 — Mary Yu AFL-CIO

Pos. 5 — Barbara Madsen AFL-CIO

Pos. 6 — G. Helen Whitener AFL-CIO

STATE LEGISLATURE

17th Legislative District

House 1

Terri Niles (D) an ICU nurse who has served on the executive committee for the Oregon Nurses Association OHSU bargaining unit. Niles is running or the seat currently held by Republican Vicki Kraft. AFL-CIO, IAFF 452 VoteTerriNiles.com

House 2

Joe Kear (D) is a longtime local labor advocate. He served as a business representative for Machinists District Lodge W24 from 2005 through 2017. Kear has been involved with Labor’s Community Service Agency, and both the Northwest Oregon Labor Council and Southwest Washington Central Labor Council. Kear is running for the seat currently held by Republican Paul Harris. AFL-CIO JoeKear.com

Paul Harris (R) has served in the legislature since 2011. He’s a business owner and manager who runs Solid Solutions, a company doing sales and marketing work. Harris serves on the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee. IW 29 ElectHarris.com

18th Legislative District

House 1 

John Zingale (D)is a public school teacher and union member. AFL-CIO, Washington Education Association, AFT, IBEW, UFCW 365 ElectJohnZingale.com

House 2

Duncan Camacho (D) is a neuro/trauma ICU nurse at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He’s an active member of the Washington State Nurses Association and a delegate on the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council. Camacho, a former paramedic. AFL-CIO, ATU, Washington State Nurses Association, SEIU 925, IBEW, UFCW, Laborers 335 DuncanForStateHouse.com

49th Legislative District

House 1 

Sharon Wylie (D) is the incumbent representative and has served since 2011. The Washington State Labor Council gave Wylie a 100% record of voting with working people in 2022 and 96% for her entire time in office. AFL-CIO, IW 29 ElectSharon.com

House 2 

Monica Stonier (D), a middle school teacher and union member, has held the seat since 2017. She earned a 100% voting record for 2022 from the Washington State Labor Council, and 98% for her entire time in office. She’s currently House Majority Floor Leader. AFL-CIO, AFSCME, IAM, IBEW, ILWU, IW 29, SEIU, UFCW VoteMonicaStonier.com

CLARK COUNTY

Clark County Council 

District 2

Chartisha Roberts is a Hazel Dell resident and human resources administrator for Legacy Health Systems. SWWACLC, IAFF, IBEW, LiUNA ElectChartisha.com

District 5

Sue Marshall is a Clark County farmer who comes from a union family – her father worked as a truck driver and warehouseman, and her mother as a file clerk at Boeing. Marshall says their union jobs allowed her to attend college. SWWACLC SueForClarkCounty.com

Clark County Auditor

Greg Kimsey, the incumbent, has served as county auditor since 1999. He previously worked as chief financial officer for Vancouver Oil Company and vice president in the Investment Banking Division of U.S. Bancorp. Kimsey was also an apprentice with Carpenters Local 1715, which dissolved in 2011. SWWACLC, IAFF, IBEW  GregKimsey.com

Clark County Sheriff

John Horch is a sheriff’s deputy. SWWACLC  IAFF 452 Horch4sheriff.com

Clark P.U.D. (Dist. 5)

Nancy Barnes is the current Clark Public Utilities Commissioner, a position she has held since 1992. She is seeking a sixth term in office. SWWACLC

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LEGEND

Unless endorsing labor organizations are listed alongside local number, the acronym refers to a statewide or regional body. In each entry, AFL-CIO, central labor councils (CLCs) and building trades councils are listed first because they are unions of unions.

• AFL-CIO the state labor federation
• NOLC NW Oregon Labor Council (CLC)
• SWWACLC Southwest Washington CLC
• COLC Central Oregon Labor Chapter
• OBTC Oregon Building Trades Council
• AAUP  University Professors
• AFSCME American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
• AFT  American Federation of Teachers
• ATU Amalgamated Transit Local 757
• CPBTC Portland metro area building trades council
• IAFF  Fire Fighters
• IAM Machinists
• IBEW IBEW Local 48
• IBT Teamsters
• ILWU longshore/warehouse
• Insulators Insulators Local 36
• IUOE Operating Engineers Local 701
• IUPAT Painters District Council 5
• IW Ironworkers Local 29
• LiUNA  Laborers
• OEA Oregon Education Association OFNHP Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
• ONA Oregon Nurses Association
• OSEA school employees
• SEIU Service Employees International Union (Locals 503 and 49)
• SMART Sheet Metal Local 16
• UA 290 plumbers and fitters
• UBC Pacific NW Council of Carpenters
• UFCW Local 555, grocery
• WFP Oregon Working Families Party, a union-backed minor party