This November, support the candidates that support higher education!

Posted by Victor Reyes in News Oct 16, 2024 228 Views Leave your thoughts

Every election, we have the opportunity to shape the future of our state and our nation. We need to elect legislators we can count on to support education, labor rights, and working families, and this November’s election is our chance to do just that.

Based upon a review of candidates’ questionnaire responses, the AAUP Oregon Legislative Committee, in conjunction with the AAUP Oregon Executive Committee and the leadership of each collective bargaining chapter, endorses the following legislators and ballot measure.

Key Endorsements

If at all possible, donate your time, talents, and resources to help secure these important seats:

Jo Beaudreau for Senate District 5 – volunteer or donate
Chris Gorsek for Senate District 25 – volunteer or donate
Anthony Broadmanfor Senate District 27 – volunteer or donate
Lisa Fragala for House District 8 – volunteer or donate
David Gomberg for House District 10 – volunteer or donate
Virginia Stapleton for House District 21 – volunteer or donate
Annessa Hartmanfor House District 40 – volunteer or donate
Zach Hudson for House District 49 – volunteer or donate
Ricki Ruiz for House District 50 – volunteer or donate
Emerson Levy for House District 53 – volunteer or donate

Don’t forget that Oregon residents have access to a political tax credit, meaning that you can donate up to $50 individually (or $100 jointly) and receive the full amount as a credit on your next tax return.

Canvass or Phonebank with the Oregon AFL-CIO

Thanks to the national affiliation of the AAUP and AFT, our union now falls under the umbrella of the AFL-CIO. The Oregon AFL-CIO is organizing phone banking and canvassing events to support the campaigns of pro-labor candidates. Use this form to sign up for any of these events.

10/5 from 10 to 1 pm – Canvass for Levy (HD 53) and Broadman (SD 27)
10/7 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Phonebank for Hudson (HD 49)
10/12 from 10 to 1 pm – Canvass for Gorsek (SD 25), Hudson (HD 49), and Ruiz (HD 50)
10/14 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Phonebank for Hartman (HD 40)
10/21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Phonebank for Levy (HD 53) and Broadman (SD 27)

Ballot Measures

This year, we encourage our members to vote yes on Measure 117 because we believe ranked choice voting will ensure that Oregonians can vote for the candidates they truly support, not just the candidate they dislike the least. If you want more information about Measure 117, check out Yes on 117 and consider donating to their PAC.

For more information about other ballot measures this election cycle, check out this Ballotpedia page.

Full Endorsements List

Oregon Senate

Tracy Thompson for Senate District 2

Jo Beaudreau for Senate District 5

Kate Lieber for Senate District 14

Senator Wlnsvey Campos for Senate District 18

Kathleen Taylor for Senate District 21

Lew Frederick for Senate District 22

Khan Pham for Senate District 23

Chris Gorsek for Senate District 25

Anthony Broadman for Senate District 27