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We’re excited to announce our endorsement of one of our longtime leaders, Eddy Morales for US Congress. Over the past six years, I’ve known and worked with Eddy in Gresham. I’ve seen his optimism and diplomacy. He consistently navigates the toughest issues with imagination and pragmatism, delivering results and building community. As a councilor, Eddy […]

Zach Hudson is our State Representative for District #49, representing the communities of Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview, and North Gresham. In his two terms as state representative, Rep. Hudson has worked hard to make education more effective and inclusive, support working families, champion racial equity, and lead efforts toward a sustainable Oregon. Rep. Hudson is

Bring the strong voice for youth and public safety in Gresham. We are once again proud to endorse Ricki Ruiz for Oregon House District 50. We first supported Ricki for his successful re-election campaign to Reynolds School Board in 2019. As an organization who has worked closely with Ricki, we have seen him working hard to improve

With just five weeks until the May 21 elections, we urge you to re-elect Mike Schmidt as Multnomah District Attorney. Mike took office in the middle of the pandemic and months of protests following George Floyd’s murder. In his first term, he has shown effective, principled, and pragmatic leadership through the many challenges of the

We are excited to highlight one of our longtime leaders, Hoa Nguyen, who has been our candidate on the David Douglas School Board and now our representative from outer Southeast Portland and North Clackamas. She has delivered in her first term bringing her expertise in schools and community to the Oregon Capitol. We urge your

In these pivotal times, we need leaders with the courage to confront our most pressing challenges and the compassion to lead with equity. It is with great enthusiasm and a shared vision for a brighter future that we endorse Willy Chotzen for Oregon House District 46. Willy Chotzen is a dedicated public defender, loving husband,

East County Rising strives to be in solidarity with oppressed peoples around the world. We recognize that true liberation requires the freedom and autonomy of all individuals and communities. We condemn the violence perpetuated by systems of colonialism and religious oppression, which continues to harm and target Black, brown, Indigenous, Muslim, and Jewish communities. We

For nearly six years, East County Rising has worked tirelessly to shift the balance of power to a more inclusive and forward-thinking coalition championed by women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC leaders. ECR has launched its 2024 Endorsement Process for the 2024 Primary Elections in Oregon, with aspiring candidates having until January 13, 2024, to submit their