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Candidates announced for the Primary Election of May 16, 2006:
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The deadline for candidates to file for the Primary Election is March 7, 2006.
Last day to register to vote: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - Click here to register to vote!
Governor
W.C. Ames, Republican (web)
Jason A. Atkinson, Republican (web)
David W. Beem, Republican
Bob Leonard Forthan, Republican
Jim Hill, Democrat (web)
Ted Kulongoski, Democrat, Incumbent (web)
Gordon Leitch, Republican (web)
Kevin Mannix, Republican (web)
Ron Saxton, Republican (web)
Pete Sorenson, Democrat (web)
William E. Spidal, Republican
State Representative, District 2 (map)
Susan Morgan, Republican, Incumbent
State Representative, District 3 (map)
Ron Maurer, Republican (web)
Howard L. Owens, Democrat (web)
State Representative, District 4 (map)
Richard Koopmans, Democrat
Dennis Richardson, Republican, Incumbent (web)
Josephine County Commissioner Position #1
Dave Daniel
Craig "Festus" Heiller
James Rafferty (web)
Jim Riddle, Incumbent
Dave Toler (web)
Paul Walter
Josephine County Sheriff
Brian Anderson
William Spike Kelly
Gil Gilbertson (web)
Donald L. Fasching
Judge of the Circuit Court, 14th District, Josephine County, Position 1
Thomas M. Hull
Judge of the Circuit Court, 14th District, Josephine County, Position 2 (Vacant)
Pat Wolke
Ballot measures announced for the Primary Election of May 16, 2006:
City of Grants Pass, Annexation of Properties in Redwood Area
City of Grants Pass, Annexation of Properties in South Williams Hwy Area
City of Grants Pass, 4.85% Restaurant Tax
Candidates announced for the General Election of November 7, 2006:
Last day to register to vote: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - Click here to register to vote!
City of Grants Pass, City Council, Ward 1 (NW)
City of Grants Pass, City Council, Ward 2 (NE)
City of Grants Pass, City Council, Ward 3 (SE)
Tim Cummings, Incumbent
City of Grants Pass, City Council, Ward 4 (SW)
Ballot Initiatives General Election of November 7, 2006:
There are currently 150 initiatives that have been filed with the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division. Of those,
currently 17 have been approved for circulation.
Medical Liability Reform
Limits Compensation Of Attorney(S) For Individual Plaintiff In All Personal Injury Or Wrongful Death Claims
A Nonpartisan Legislature #1
Makes State Legislative Offices Nonpartisan: State Legislative Office Candidates Nominated Without Regard To Party Affiliation
Constitutional State Spending Limit
Amends Constitution: Limits Biennial Percentage Increase In State Spending To Percentage Increase In State Population, Plus Inflation
Oregon Political Campaign Finance Reform
Amends Constitution: Allows Laws Regulating Election Contributions, Expenditures Adopted By Initiative Or 3/4 Of Both Legislative Houses
Guarantees Same Deductions As On Federal Return
Allows Income Tax Deduction Equal To Federal Exemptions Deduction To Substitute For State Exemption Credit
Ban On Discrimination In Insurance
Prohibits Insurance Companies From Using Credit Score Or "Credit Worthiness" In Calculating Rates Or Premiums
Districting Of Judges
Amends Constitution: Requires Oregon Supreme Court Judges And Court Of Appeals Judges To Be Elected By District
The Oregon Political Campaign Finance Reform Act
Revises Campaign Finance Laws: Limits Or Prohibits Contributions And Expenditures; Adds Disclosure, New Reporting Requirements
Reinstate Legislative Term Limits
Amends Constitution: Limits State Legislators: Six Years As Representative, Eight Years As Senator, Fourteen Years In Legislature
HOPE For Oregon Families
Amends Constitution: Requires Access To Health Care As Fundamental Right; Legislature Must Adopt Plan Expanding Health Care
Oregon Forest Restoration Initiative
Requires Sustainable Timber Harvest Practices (Defined), Prohibits Using Chemical Pesticides, Herbicides On State, Private Forestland
Government Can't Steal My Property And Give It To A Developer Act
Prohibits Public Body From Condemning Private Real Property If Intends To Convey To Private Party
Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2006
Amends Constitution: Legislature Must Reduce Future Spending To Offset Budget Shortfalls Expected From "Significant Revenue-Reducing Legislation"
Oregon Open Primary
Establishes Open Primaries; Electors Vote Regardless Of Party Affiliation; Two Candidates Proceed To General Election
Oregon's Child Protection Act Of 2006 - Jessica's Law For Oregon
Requires 300-Month Minimum Sentences For Certain Sex Crimes And Kidnapping Committed Against Child Victims
Creation Of Veterans Fund
Amends Constitution: Requires 2% Of State Lottery Proceeds To Finance A Benefit Fund For Oregon Veterans
Healthy Oregon Plan
Requires 2007 Legislature To Establish Organizational And Financial Framework To Achieve Basic Universal Health Coverage
This page last updated 04/25/2006
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