Candy Emmons, DPO Executive Director · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Cliff Bentz Should Invest In Oregon, Not Luxury Trips

Today I called on Oregon’s Republican member of Congress - Cliff Bentz - to return federal dollars his office used to pay for his staff to attend Trump’s inauguration. John-  Today I called on Oregon's Republican member of Congress - Cliff Bentz - to return the federal dollars he spent on expensive…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Don't let Republicans rig the 2026 election!

The gloves are off, and Texas Democrats are doing everything they can to fight for our democracy.John-  The gloves are off, and Texas Democrats are doing everything they can to fight for our democracy.  Texas Democrats have broken quorum to stop Republicans from stealing the 2026 midterm elections. …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM

10 days left, John!

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Dear John,  Do…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM

We Stand with Texas Democrats!

The gloves are off, and Texas Democrats are doing everything they can to fight for our democracy.John-  At 4:00p (CST) on Sunday Afternoon, Texas Democrats broke quorum in the state legislature in order to stop Republicans from stealing the 2026 midterm elections. The gloves are off, and Texas Democ…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 2:01 AM

One of our biggest events is coming up!

Early bird tickets to the 13th Biennial Oregon Summit are available now!Dear John,  Early bird tickets for the 13th Biennial Oregon Summit are available now! Don't miss your chance to get your tickets for the Oregon Summit at our special, discounted rate. Click here to register today!  The 13th Bien…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM

A progressive champion

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Dear John,  Do…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM

[Match X2] The deadline is midnight, John!

We've extended our donation match another day! Thanks to our generous donors, your donation will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar - but you have to donate before midnight!  John,  Our end-of-month donation match is extended to midnight tonight!   We have hours left until our next end-of-month deadli…

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  ORDEMS · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM

For our future

This week, our amazing summer interns had the opportunity to meet with Secretary of State Tobias Read. Moments like these remind us that the work we do today will shape the lives of generations to come. DPO Summer Interns Adeline, Mingo, and Geslande meet Secretary of State Tobias ReadJohn,  This we…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Midnight tonight

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John-  Oregon's elected D…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM

We believe health care is a right

For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline for millions of Oregonians, providing access to lifesaving health care. The creation of these programs is intertwined with the Civil Rights Movement, which fought for the desegregation of and universal access to health care. The Medicare and M…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We're fighting back, John

Trump and Republicans passed their “Big Ugly Bill,” and we are furious at the devastating impact that this will have on Oregonians. We will feel its negative consequences in so many aspects of life, including our:Dear John,  Trump and Republicans passed their “Big Ugly Bill,” and we are furious at t…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM

Oregon Democrats Defend Medicaid

We'll keep this quick. We're approaching our end-of-month fundraising deadline and it's crucial we hit our fundraising goals this year in order to make sure Democrats are successful in 2026. John-  We'll keep this quick. We're approaching our end-of-month fundraising deadline and it's crucial we hi…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM

A progressive champion

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Dear John,  Do…

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  DPO Disability Justice Caucus · [email protected]

July 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Celebrating Disability Pride Month & 35 Years of the ADA

July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of the disability community. This observance traces its roots to the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. But the path to that landmark legislation was pa…

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  Candy Emmons, Executive Director · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM

The Oregon I grew up in believed in me

Hi John, I’m Candy Emmons, and I just stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Oregon. I’ve spent nearly a decade at the DPO, and I want to tell you why I’m in this fight—and why I’m asking you to join me. Hi John,  I’m Candy Emmons, and I just stepped into the role o…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Epstein Files

John - Trump's Attorney General informed him that his name appears in the Epstein files multiple times. John- Yesterday: Republicans announced they were shutting down Congress early to avoid voting on releasing the Epstein files.  Today: New reports show that the Justice Department reviewed document…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM

We'll be in Monmouth, John!

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Dear John,  Dem…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Will you be there, John?

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Nan Wood Honeym…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Donation match!

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John-  Oregon's elected D…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Don't miss this dynamic speaker, John

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Nan Wood Honeym…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Announcing the 13th Biennial Oregon Summit! Early bird tickets available now.

Early bird tickets to the 13th Biennial Oregon Summit are available now! Dear John,  Early bird tickets for the 13th Biennial Oregon Summit are available now! Don't miss your chance to get your tickets for the Oregon Summit at our special, discounted rate. Click here to register today!  The 13th Bie…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Speaker Announcement!

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Nan Wood Honeym…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Speaker Announcement!

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Nan Wood Honeym…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Big Announcement For 2026, John!

“We can build an America where families thrive and billionaires finally pay their fair share, where opportunity is real, and the future doesn't just belong to those at the top. We've got a LOT of work to do to get there, and I'm ready to keep up the fight.” Senator Jeff Merkley “We can build an Amer…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM

Senator Merkley Just Announced, John!

“We can build an America where families thrive and billionaires finally pay their fair share, where opportunity is real, and the future doesn't just belong to those at the top. We've got a LOT of work to do to get there, and I'm ready to keep up the fight.” Senator Jeff Merkley “We can build an Amer…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM

Will you be there, John?

Every two years, Democratic Party leaders from across Oregon meet to do the hard work of creating the Party's platform and policy priorities. The platform serves as a statement of values and policy goals for Oregon Democrats as we fight for the freedoms and welfare of all Oregonians. Dear John,  Eve…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

July 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM

We must stand up to them, John

Contrary to their claims, MAGA Republicans are continuously escalating their tactics with no regard for law and order. We know you have been fighting alongside us, and we must continue to fight tooth and nail by standing up to these abuses of power and electing more Oregon Democrats.Dear John,  We w…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Independence Day 🇺🇸

John - When I ran for Chair of the Democratic Party of Oregon, I said that I am committed to doing everything I can every day to organize, fight, and win. The urgency of that call-to-action remains ever-present as we organize to fight back against the corrupt Trump administration and a Republican Pa…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM

It passed, John. So here's the plan:

Every Republican who voted for this bill deserves to be removed from public office. John-   After a heroic effort by Democrats in Congress to kill Trump's Big Ugly Bill, Republicans voted to abandon the American people and pass their billionaire-first budget. Oregon's Democratic Senators and Represe…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM

It passed, John. So here's the plan:

Every Republican who voted for this bill deserves to be removed from public office. John-   After a heroic effort by Democrats in Congress to kill Trump's Big Ugly Bill, Republicans voted to abandon the American people and pass their billionaire-first budget. Oregon's Senators and Representatives de…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM

The Big Ugly Bill

Trump's budget - the Big Ugly Bill - has passed the Senate and is currently in the House. We know passage of this bill means disaster for everyday Americans. John-  Trump's budget - the Big Ugly Bill - has passed the Senate and is currently in the House. We know passage of this bill means disaster f…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM

Our goals for 2026

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John-  Oregon's elected D…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM

[Match X2] The deadline is midnight, John!

We have hours left until our next end-of-month deadline of 2025. Thanks to our generous donors, your donation will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar - but you have to donate before midnight!  John,  We have hours left until our next end-of-month deadline of 2025, and your donation will be MATCHED dol…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM

[Midnight Deadline] All donations doubled!

Midnight TONIGHT is our next end-of-month deadline of 2025. This deadline matters because of everything that's on the line in 2026: John,  Midnight tonight is our next end-of-month deadline of 2025. This deadline matters because of everything that's on the line in 2026: Control of the Governor's of…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM

Midnight deadline tomorrow!

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John-  Oregon's elected D…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Deadline tomorrow!

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John-  Oregon's elected D…

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  Nathan Soltz, DPO Chair · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM

We must stand up to them, John

Contrary to their claims, MAGA Republicans are continuously escalating their tactics with no regard for law and order. We know you have been fighting alongside us, and we must continue to fight tooth and nail by standing up to these abuses of power and electing more Oregon Democrats.Dear John,  We w…

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  Candy Emmons, DPO Deputy Director · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM

Three years under Dobbs

Today marks the third anniversary of Donald Trump’s Supreme Court justices ripping away women’s longstanding, fundamental right to make decisions about their own bodies.John- Today marks the third anniversary of Donald Trump’s Supreme Court justices ripping away women’s longstanding, fundamental rig…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM

Time for action!

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John- Democrats believe i…

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  DPO Black Caucus · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Happy Juneteenth, John!

As we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant day in our nation's history, it is vital that we reflect on the importance of this day and its impact on our society. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, it marks the end of legalized slavery in the United States, particularly in Tex…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Oregon's Equal Rights Amendment

Democrats have big goals for 2026, and we at the Democratic Party of Oregon are doing everything we can to build the strong party infrastructure necessary to take back Congress, hold the Governor's office, and elect Democrats to legislative and local offices across Oregon. John- Democrats believe i…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Oregon showed up

Oregonians showed up this weekend, peacefully and powerfully, to say we reject kings, we reject dictators, and we demand democracy. Keep that energy going. Keep calling your reps. Keep showing up at community meetings. And if you’re ready to take the next step: help us turn out voters, one conversat…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM

We mourn with Minnestoa

The assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the targeted shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were horrific acts of politically motivated violence. This attack was an assault on public servants, on their families, and on democracy itself.Today, …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM

15 Tickets Remaining!

John - we're *almost* sold out of tickets to the Wayne Morse Gala and would love to see you tomorrow! Don't wait - get yours today! Update: 15 Tickets Remaining   John, We have 15 tickets left to the Wayne Morse Gala and we'd love to see you there tomorrow! We're excited to see so much enthusiasm ab…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 3:35 AM

2 Days! Will you be there?

John - this will be a night you don't want to miss. Be sure to get... John - the Wayne Morse Gala is in just 2 days!   This is one of your last chances to get your tickets! We're honored to welcome Congressman Maxwell Frost as our Keynote Speaker, and to hear from members of Oregon's incredible Demo…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Donald Trump vs. Elon Musk

The bad guys are fighting with each other on Twitter...John-  The bad guys are fighting each other on Twitter... As two of the most deplorable people in American politics duke it out in a great battle of the messy, it's important to remember that their actions have caused harm, suffering, and threat…

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  Senator Jeff Merkley · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Join me in Portland, John!

John - I'll be in Portland on Saturday, June 7th to speak at the annual Wayne Morse Gala and I hope you'll join me. John,  I'll be in Portland on Saturday, June 7th to speak at the annual Wayne Morse Gala and I hope you'll join me. Every year, the Wayne Morse Gala reminds me what Oregon Democrats ar…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM

3 Days!

John - in just three days, Democrats from across Oregon will come together to...John, You have just a couple days left to get your tickets to this year's Wayne Morse Gala!   In three days, Democrats from across Oregon will gather to affirm our values and hear from a star line up of speakers who are …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM

We're Almost Sold Out!

John - tickets are selling fast and we wanted to let you know we're *almost* sold out! Don't wait - get yours today! John,  The Wayne Morse Gala is in just a few days and we wanted to let you know we're almost sold out! Don't wait - get yours today! Wayne Morse Gala Keynote Speaker: Congressman Maxw…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Tickets to the Wayne Morse Gala Are Almost Sold Out!

John - tickets are selling fast and we wanted to let you know we're *almost* sold out! Don't wait - get yours today! John,  Tickets are selling fast and we wanted to let you know we're almost sold out! Don't wait - get yours today!   This Saturday, June 7th, Democrats from across Oregon will gather …

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