The Oregon Working Families Party is a grassroots, multiracial political party building governing power for working people. WFP supports leaders who fight for economic justice, housing people can afford, strong public services, and a democracy that includes all of us.
The Oregon Working Families Party announced its first round of endorsements for the Oregon State Legislature. In making these endorsements, OR WFP is supporting a group of working class champions who will maintain Democratic supermajorities in both chambers, while also building a nascent Working Families caucus in the legislature. More endorsements, also made by the OR WFP’s state committee, will come in the new year.
The group includes House Majority Leader Ben Bowman and Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, along with a mix of incumbents and newcomers who can flip legislative seats from red to blue. Candidates include teachers, doctors, advocates, and labor leaders from across the state.
Newcomers are Kori Rodley (HD 7; Springfield), Ivan Maluski (HD 11; Lebanon), Gabrielle Roesch-McNally (HD 15; Albany, Millersburg, Tangent), Tammy Rose Carpenter (HD 27; Beaverton), John “Waz” Wasielewski (HD 38; Lake Oswego), Nick Walden Poublon (HD 52; Hood River) and Virginia Stapleton (SD 11; Salem/Keizer)
Endorsed incumbents are Reps. Lesly Muñoz (HD 22 – Salem/Woodburn), Ben Bowman (HD 25; Tigard), Farrah Chaichi (HD 35; Beaverton, Aloha), Jules Waters (HD 37; Tualitin), Zach Hudson (HD 49; Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Gresham, Portland), and Sen. Kayse Jama (SD 24: East Portland, Damascus, Boring).
“Oregonians need fierce leaders who won’t compromise their ability to make a living wage, and take care of their families, said Reyna Lopez, Co-Chair of the Oregon Working Families Party and Executive Director of PCUN. “We’re proud to endorse these candidates, who are committed to fighting for our families and our communities. They won’t back down as ICE terrorizes our children. They will step up to defend our schools, community services, and healthcare. They are committed to building the Oregon we deserve.”
Tammy is proud to have earned the endorsement of the Oregon Working Families Party!
