I’ve spent the last several years watching Oregon’s political establishment fail to meet the moment, on housing, on the economy, on the basic question of whether government can actually work for people who don’t have lobbyists and discretionary budgets. My final straw was the Prosperity Council: a closed-door panel of industry insiders being asked how…

I’m running for governor because too many Oregonians no longer feel safe at work, at home, or in their own communities. We’re seeing people attacked in the streets, laws meant to protect our neighbors being ignored and a housing crisis that is pushing families further into instability. At the same time, addiction is devastating communities…

I’m running because I believe public service should be grounded in accountability, real-world experience and a commitment to the people we serve—not politics for its own sake. In my work in emergency services and public safety education, I’ve seen firsthand how policy decisions affect people’s lives in real time. Whether it’s access to resources, public…

My entire life, I’ve wanted to help people. Regardless of the capacity in which I did it, that was always the goal of mine. I became an inventor two years ago and my second invention, the Endless Cup, which creates water from the atmosphere, showed me a way to start to end issues. The billions…

I’m an advocate who believes in putting people at the center of everything I do. I began my career with nonprofits fighting hunger and working to make sure children have health insurance and parents have access to affordable child care. I carry that value of service into the office every single day. I’m focused on…

I believe our current system is failing more of us every day. As our federal government becomes more hostile, it is clear we must codify and protect our rights at the state level. As our federal partners become increasingly unreliable, affecting funds for our biggest challenges like education, healthcare and infrastructure, it is crucial we…