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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 the past few days, East County Rising has been releasing our endorsement list for the May 21 Primary Elections. Today, we’re excited to feature another set of qualified, diverse leaders championing a better East County: Andrea Valderrama for House District #47, Duncan Hwang for Metro Council District 6, and James Manning for Secretary of

As the May 21 Primary Elections draw near, we continue highlighting our endorsements and opportunities to support East County champions.Thanks to everyone who came out to support the APANO Field Kickoff yesterday! For our Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale, and Wood Village community, we urge your continued support for Senator Chris Gorsek who is running for re-election

Recently, we highlighted Willy Chotzen for Willy Chotzen for Oregon House District 46. Now, we are excited to share our endorsements for two outstanding leaders who have consistently demonstrated their dedication to our vibrant and diverse community in East County: Rep. Khanh Pham for Senate District 23 and Rep. Thuy Tran for House District 45. 

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