Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District candidates to participate in virtual forum
EASTERN OREGON (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters Oregon will host a bipartisan virtual candidate forum for the Congressional District 2 primary on April 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Award-winning journalist Les Zaitz will moderate the event, which aims to help voters learn about the candidates seeking to represent them in the US Congress.
You can register for the forum HERE.
Confirmed Republican candidates:
- Peter Larson of Union County
- Andrea Carr of Klamath County
Confirmed Democratic candidates:
- Mary Doyle of Deschutes County
- Patty Snow
- Rebecca Mueller
- Peter Quince
- Chris Beck of Jackson County
- Dawn Rasmussen of Wasco County
The forum is open to all registered voters and organized by the League's local chapters in Deschutes, Klamath, Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley and Union County.
Oregon's 2nd Congressional District is one of the largest Congressional Districts in the nation, covering more than 69,000 square miles and all or parts of 20 counties.
Zaitz, who will moderate the forum, is a journalist in Oregon for more than 50 years and is the editor and owner of Salem Reporter. He is also a two-time Pulitzer finalist who lives and works from his ranch in rural Grant County.
Cliff Bentz, a Republican from Ontario, currently represents the district. Three Republicans and six Democrats will appear on the primary ballots for this seat in the House of Representatives.
Mark Kendall, Ore. President for the League of Women Voters, emphasized the organization's role in the political system. "The League of Women Voters holds a unique status in our American political system," Kendall said. "As a truly nonpartisan organization dedicated to voter education and the support of voting rights for all eligible citizens, you can be assured that this candidates' forum will deliver a civil, objective and fair conversation and offer real-time interactions."
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization with a history spanning more than 100 years. The organization believes voters play a critical role in defending democracy and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. For this reason, political hats, T-shirts, signs, flyers, campaign materials, or pins are not allowed at its events.
Only voters registered with the Republican and Democratic parties are eligible to vote in this primary election, but all registered voters are encouraged to watch the forum.
