Our 2022 Community Campaign was a success!
Election results are rolling in and Unite Oregon Action is proud to share the work of our Community Campaign! So much was at stake during the midterm elections nationally and locally from reproductive rights, to access to health care, community safety, and so much more. But our members fought back to keep Oregon a safe and inclusive state.
With Tina Kotek winning the Governor’s seat, we know that Oregon remains a haven for the issues we organize and advocate for within our Six Pillars. We have also won a majority in both the House and the Senate that reflect our community member’s values. This moment in our state’s history is a reason to celebrate!
Unite Oregon Action’s Community Campaign rallied for 17 days straight. In that time, we hosted over 30 events, completed roughly 100 shifts, and made 5,000 community contacts! This year we also had the opportunity to stipend our members for their time and look forward to continuing this tradition. Community organizing is the foundation of our work, and this election cycle made it clear that people power is the greatest strength in Oregon.
We believe that voting is not a means to an end - it is an organizing strategy to get us closer to our vision of a unified intercultural movement for justice in Oregon. As an organization led by immigrants and refugees, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty, we know that voting is one of many strategies in ensuring that we gain fair representation in our government.
Oregon is facing critical issues and we need elected leaders who understand these struggles firsthand, those who come from impacted communities themselves and share our lived experiences. This year, we uplifted 20 candidates, 13 of which are Black, Indigenous, People Of Color. We are thrilled to share our slate of endorsements that will soon be taking office:
Tina Kotek for Governor
Christina Stephenson for Oregon Labor Commissioner
Jeff Golden for Senate District 3
Janeen Sollman for Senate District 15
Kayse Jama for Senate District 24
Pam Marsh for House District 5
Nathan Sosa for House District 30
Farrah Chaichi for House District 35
Dr. Hai Pham for House District 36
Janelle Bynum for House District 39
Travis Nelson for House District 44
Dr. Thuy Tran for House District 45
Khanh Pham for House District 46
Andrea Valderamma for House District 47
Ricki Ruiz for House District 50
Jessica Vega Pederson for Multnomah County Chair
Eddy Morales for Gresham City Council President
Olivia Alcaire for Hillsboro City Council
Rebecca Stavenjord for Milwaukie City Council
We are also excited to celebrate several great endorsed ballot measures including:
Measure 111 Right to Health Care
Measure 112 Oregonians United to End Slavery
Measure 113 Hold Politicians Accountable
Measure 26-225 Metro Parks Levy Renewal
Measure 26-228 Portland United for Change
Measure 26-232 Ranked Choice Voting in Multnomah County
Congratulations to the campaigns and candidates that saw victories this election cycle! We look forward to working together to continue building toward a just and equitable future for all Oregonians. And a great thank you to the Unite Oregon Action Community Campaign - we are strong when led by our membership.
As part of our commitment to grassroots policy change and in honor of our 20-year anniversary, we invite you to join us at our first policy action summit, United for Action, on November 16th. This half-day event will provide opportunities to learn about Unite Oregon's current Action Agenda, influence our priorities, and serve as a space for community members to meet with each other and connect to our 2023 legislative campaigns. Save your spot today!
