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Over 100 community members turned out yesterday in Prineville to get out the vote for our Democratic candidates! The event was part of a national, synchronized weekend of action organized by the No Kings network to energize voters ahead of the critical November 3 midterm elections. Despite chilly fall weather, at least 112 neighbors joined our rally, including an incredible...

Oregon’s 2nd District is huge. It covers more than 70,000 square miles and 20 of the state’s 36 counties, from The Dalles and Medford out to the Idaho line. It’s the only one where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats. Republicans have held the seat since 1981. Voters have been loyal. But what has that loyalty bought them? After six years of...

They work just 90 days a year, lock in a lifetime pension, trade stocks using inside information, keep getting paid during government shutdowns, become lobbyists, enjoy unlimited expense accounts, and have job security, immunity, and power. 1. The 5-year golden parachute Just five years. That’s all it takes. Three terms in the House or less than one Senate term, and...

We reminded Crook County residents that every vote is a voice — and every voice matters. Voting on November 3 will help shape the future of our community, state, and country. The leaders we elect will influence our economy, healthcare, and fundamental rights for years to come. The beautiful weather meant many people were out and about, and we captured...

Delicious food, warm sunshine, and a shared Democratic spirit made the day memorable. Our brunch fundraiser on Saturday was a blast! Crook County Democrats gathered on a beautiful, sunny day to enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company — all while supporting an important cause: getting out the vote for the November general election. The menu featured smoked salmon,...

We had a fantastic booth at this year’s fair! Many thanks to Paula Minetti-Maboll for coordinating our participation in the event. She ensured that every aspect ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on what mattered most — connecting with the community. We were grateful that so many fairgoers attended despite the heat and hazardous wildfire smoke that blanketed Prineville for...

Initiative Petition 28, the controversial Oregon measure that sought to criminalize hunting and fishing, will not appear on the November ballot after the Secretary of State’s Office ruled that supporters failed to gather enough valid signatures. Proponents turned in 142,784 signatures, comfortably above the 117,173 required. But only 104,262 were deemed valid by the Secretary of State’s Office after two...

The ballot measure would redefine the legal status of animals, directly harm farmers, ranchers, anglers, and hunters, and result in significant job losses. If Initiative Petition 28 qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters, fishing, slaughtering livestock, conducting animal research, and even pest control would be effectively banned and treated as criminal activities. While exemptions would remain for...

On May 1st, 50+ Crook County Democrats joined hundreds of organizations nationwide to oppose U.S. policies that prioritize billionaires over families and everyday workers. Since Inauguration Day, corporate billionaires — who built their fortunes on the backs of low-wage workers — together with the Project 2025 agenda, have led attacks on workers’ rights and freedoms. They’ve targeted people based on...

Our April 11 forum at the Pine Theater in Prineville featured the six Democratic candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District: Chris Beck, Mary Doyle, Rebecca Mueller, Peter Quince, Dawn Rasmussen, and Patty Snow. The candidate who prevails in this race will go on to face the Republican primary winner in the fall midterm election. They each responded to a range...