Oregon’s Secretary of State race is Set. Kate Brown (D) will run against Rick Dancer (R)

May 21st, 2008
Tara J Young

Kate Brown proved less isn’t more. Brown outspent, garnered more endorsements from the state’s newspapers and organizations – and yesterday got more votes.
Last night, Brown was declared the Democratic Secretary of State candidate, winning against Senators Rick Metsger, Vicki Walker and Voting Advocate Paul Damian Wells with 51 percent of the vote.
Brown, who will run [...]

Oregon voters will Decide if Less is More

May 19th, 2008
Tara J Young

In Oregon, the other heated Democratic primary contest is further down on the ballot between the Secretary of State candidates. Right now, Kate Brown, who is the majority leader of the state senate has raised more money and garnered more endorsements than her challengers. Tomorrow we will find out if “more money [...]

It’s Hot in Oregon and it’s not the Weather

May 2nd, 2008
Tara J Young

There is a hot primary happening on the Democratic ticket and it’s not the presidential race. In Oregon, the secretary of state’s race is heating up, and this Saturday three state senators – Kate Brown, Rick Metsger and Vicki Walker will debate.
All three candidates Brown — a lawyer, Metsger — a former television reporter, [...]