Drum Roll Please....
I would like to thank all the Oregonians who participated in Help Earl Decide - this is an example of the growing grassroots support to make our democracy work! I'm encouraged by the tremendous volume of votes we've received over the past several weeks in what I hope will be a continued exercise in our political process.
Even though we had originally planned on giving four winners $1,000 apiece, I've decided to go a step further and announce an extra winner. The tremendous outpouring of support, and the extremely close voting, made this an easy decision!
And the winners of Help Earl Decide are (drum roll):
Rob Brading (HD 49-Fairview)
Brian Clem (HD 21-Salem)
Jean Cowan (HD 10-Newport)
Chris Edwards (HD 14-Eugene)
Larry Galizio (HD 35-Tigard)
I would like to thank all 56 Democratic candidates who enthusiastically recruited support and took part in this contest. All of them are incredibly qualified, hard-working and worthy of your vote in November.
Now that you've helped me... help the voters decide.
If you haven't already, volunteer to help a campaign or make a contribution. I, myself, will be traveling across the state and working for these candidates.
I look forward to you joining me in this effort. Remember, the face of Oregon leadership isn't a picture in the voters' pamphlet, but the face you see in the mirror everyday.
Sincerely,
Earl Blumenauer
Member of Congress
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Over 2200 people helped Earl decide, including over 1700 who volunteered for a candidate (many volunteered for multiple candidates!)
Participants came from 29 of Oregon's 36 counties, and all 54 House Democrats got volunteers.
Together, we're going to take back the Oregon House!
KPOJ has posted an audio recording of Congressman Blumenauer discussing the winners on the air this morning. Listen here (MP3).
Over at BlueOregon, Congressman Blumenauer announced these results - and started a conversation about taking back the Oregon House.
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