Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM

You won't want to miss this!

We're excited to announce that some very special guests will be joining us for our Protecting Democracy panel at the Oregon Summit! Dear John,  We're excited to announce that some very special guests will be joining us for our Protecting Democracy panel at the Oregon Summit!  Arizona Secretary of …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM

[Oregon Summit] Deadline Extended

The deadline to book your lodging under our room block has been extended! Room Block Deadline Extended: Friday, September 19th Get your tickets here and book your lodging at ourspecial discounted rate before the deadline!   Dear John,  We wanted to let you know that the deadline for booking your lod…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Re: COVID vaccines are NOW AVAILABLE!

The Western Health Alliance has issued new recommendations to make COVID vaccines available without a prescription John,  First: Anti-vaxxer RFK, Jr. failed to direct the CDC to issue updated recommendations for the Covid vaccine.  Then: Pharmacies across the country restricted Covid vaccines to o…

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September 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM

You won't want to miss this!

We're excited to announce that some very special guests will be joining us for our Protecting Democracy panel at the Oregon Summit! Dear John,  We're excited to announce that some very special guests will be joining us for our Protecting Democracy panel at the Oregon Summit!  Arizona Secretary of …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM

Did you see this, John?

Governor Kotek just signed a wave of pro-consumer bills that help everyday Oregonians John,  Governor Kotek signed a wave of pro-consumer bills that help everyday Oregonians, and the importance of winning in 2026 couldn't be clearer.   While Republicans cut Medicaid and Social Security to pay for t…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM

It's one of our favorite days of the year, John!

Today is one of our favorite days of the year - National Voter Registration Day!  Happy National Voter Registration Day, John! Oregon leads the way when it comes to making our elections safe, secure, modern, and accessible.  ✅ We were the first state to adopt universal vote-by-mail ✅ We were the fir…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM

[Speaker Announcement] Congresswoman Val Hoyle at the Oregon Summit!

John, get your tickets to join Congresswoman Val Hoyle speak at this year's Oregon Summit!Dear John,  You're invited to join Congresswoman Val Hoyle at the Oregon Summit!   Congresswoman Hoyle has been a strong voice for Oregonians in Congress, and her leadership has made a difference for working f…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM

[Speaker Announcement] Congresswoman Andrea Salinas at the Oregon Summit!

John, get your tickets to join Congresswoman Andrea Salinas speak at this year's Oregon Summit! Dear John,  You're invited to join Congresswoman Andrea Salinas at the Oregon Summit!   As Representative of Oregon's Congressional District 6, Congresswoman Salinas has championed progressive values and …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM

Join Senator Jeff Merkley at the Oregon Summit!

John, get your tickets and hear Senator Jeff Merkley speak at this year's Oregon Summit! Dear John, You're invited to join US Senator Jeff Merkley at this year's Oregon Summit!  Senator Merkley has spent his life fighting for people who need a chance. He shut down the worst abuses of the Wall Street…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Join Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici at the Oregon Summit!

John, get your tickets and hear Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici speak at this year's Oregon Summit! Dear John,   Join Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici and Democrats from across Oregon at the Oregon Summit!  As the premier political conference of the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Summit is always a grea…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM

Join Congresswoman Maxine Dexter at the Oregon Summit!

John, get your tickets and hear Congresswoman Maxine Dexter speak at this year's Oregon Summit! Dear John, We're excited to announce Congresswoman Maxine Dexter will be joining our amazing lineup of featured speakers at this year's Oregon Summit! Get your tickets to join Democrats from across Oregon…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM

A true champion of democracy

John, we're excited to share our first speaker announcement for the Oregon Summit!Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, September 16th Get your tickets here and book your lodging at our special discounted rate before the deadline!  Dear John, We're thrilled to share our first speaker announcement for the O…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM

Oregon Welcomes Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Wu!

John, we're excited to share our first speaker announcement for the Oregon Summit!Dear John,  We're thrilled to share our first speaker announcement for the Oregon Summit: Texas House Minority Leader Gene Wu!  Rep. Gene Wu proudly serves Texas House District 137 and is the newly elected Minority Lea…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM

We're doing the work right now, John

As you know, Republicans are tanking the economy and their national policies are increasing grocery prices. What you may not know is that Republican Leader Christine Drazan and her fellow Republicans in the Oregon legislature are trying to do the same thing here. John,  As you know, Republicans are…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM

[Oregon Summit] Deadline approaching!

John, deadline to book your lodging at our special discounted rate is approaching!Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, September 16th Get your tickets here and book your lodging at our special discounted rate before the deadline!  Dear John, Every two years, the Democratic Party of Oregon is proud to host…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM

[Oregon Summit] Deadline approaching!

John, deadline to book your lodging at our special discounted rate is approaching!Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, September 16th Get your tickets here and book your lodging at our special discounted rate before the deadline!  Dear John, Every two years, the Democratic Party of Oregon is proud to host…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Don't miss the deadline, John

The premier political conference of the Pacific Northwest will be here before you know it!Room Block Deadline: Tuesday, September 16th Get your tickets here and book your lodging at our special discounted rate before the deadline!  Dear John, Every two years, the Democratic Party of Oregon is proud…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

September 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM

One of our biggest events of the year 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 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM

We have to keep it up, John

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 deadline of 2025, and your donation will be MATCHED d…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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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  Labor Caucus, ORDEMS · [email protected]

August 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Happy Labor Day Weekend! -- PORTLAND EVENT SOLD OUT!

The movement once again calls us to fight back. We must stand strong in the face of Republican attempts to undermine unions and harm workers, and we must support Democratic efforts to improve the lives of working families.Hello All,  An earlier edition of our Labor Day weekend message shared informa…

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  Labor Caucus, ORDEMS · [email protected]

August 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

The movement once again calls us to fight back. We must stand strong in the face of Republican attempts to undermine unions and harm workers, and we must support Democratic efforts to improve the lives of working families.Happy Labor Day Weekend, John!   The first Labor Day celebration was held in 1…

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  Candy Emmons, DPO Executive Director · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM

We're building the future of the Democratic Party

I’m Candy Emmons, the new Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Oregon—and the first woman to lead this organization in more than 30 years. I’m a fifth-generation Oregonian who grew up in a trailer park in South Salem as the child of teen parents—we made it because Democrats fought for famil…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Federal "crackdown" on Portland?

Yesterday, disgraced former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer called for a federal “crackdown” on Portland.John,  Yesterday, disgraced former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer—now Trump’s Labor Secretary—called for a federal “crackdown” on Portland. She did it even though violent crime in our city has fallen dramatic…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM

The math is in on Cliff Bentz, John

The math is in: The number of people in Congressional District 2 whose lives are improved by having Bentz represent them is ZERO. John- Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz got 224,601 votes last election.  Congressman Bentz voted YES to take healthcare away from 277,986 of his constituents who are o…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM

The 13th Biennial Oregon Summit

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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  Candy Emmons, DPO · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM

You asked. Here's the answer.

We're often asked, "Where exactly does my donation go?" Here's the answer:John-  We're often asked, "Where exactly does my donation go?" Here's the answer:  ➡️ Grassroots organizing: Every cycle, thousands volunteers with the DPO's Neighborhood Leader Program launch into canvassing, phone banking, a…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Oregon's Sanctuary Promise

We're grateful to have Governor Kotek, who's willing to stand up and fight back against the Trump administration's attempts to bully us intoJohn-  Not every state has a Governor who's willing to stand up and fight back against the Trump administration. We're grateful to have Governor Kotek, who has …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Join us tonight, John!

Democrats are meeting in Monmouth tomorrow for our once-every-two-years Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner and Platform Convention! John,  Democrats will be in Monmouth tonight for the Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner! Don't miss your chance to hear this year's keynote speaker: DNC Vice Chair and Chair of the Washin…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM

Two days, John!

Democrats are meeting in Monmouth later this weekend for our once-every-two-years Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner and Platform Convention!John, Democrats will be in Monmouth this Saturday for the Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner! Don't miss your chance to hear this year's keynote speaker: DNC Vice Chair and Chair …

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Indiana Democrats are standing strong

Indiana Democrats are doing everything they can to fight for our democracy.John,  Republicans have taken their attempt to rig the 2026 election a step further. They sent Vice President JD Vance to Indiana to announce another mid-cycle gerrymander.   Rush a donation now to support Indiana Democrats! …

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  Ron Morgan, ORDEMS · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM

Why I do what I do

I've been organizing for 25 years. The reason why I do what I do is because of the countless... My name is Ron Morgan and I'm here to recruit you! I'm an organizer, John.   I've been organizing professionally for 25 years. It's what I love to do, and I'm proud to lead the grassroots organizing effor…

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  Oregon Democrats · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM

This week in Monmouth!

Democrats are meeting in Monmouth later this week for our once-every-two-years Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner and Platform Convention! Dear John,  Democrats will be in Monmouth soon for our Platform Convention and Nan Wood Honeyman Dinner! These events happen every two years, and we'd love for you to joi…

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  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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