Senate Republicans poised for legislative pick-ups on filing day
Monday, 09 March 2009 00:00
Salem, OR – Tuesday was the final day to register for elective office in Oregon, and the close of business showed opportunities for Senate Republicans to add seats in the Oregon Legislature.  Democrats must defend twelve seats, two of which are open, while Republicans have only four to hold.   

“This is shaping up to be a tremendous year for Republicans nationwide, and I don’t expect it to be any different in the Oregon Senate,” said Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli (R-John Day).  “There is a strong class of highly qualified, experienced individuals who have stepped up to serve Oregon in the Senate.  These are the type of leaders Oregon needs right now.”

The strong field of Republican candidates for State Senate seats includes:

Dave Dotterer, Senate District 3 - Dave Dotterrer is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and a member of the Ashland Planning Commission.

Marilyn Kittelman, Senate District 4 - Marilyn Kittelman is a former Douglas County Commissioner who is the part-owner of the Roseburg Beacon, a private newspaper focused on the Roseburg community and State and Federal issues.  

Karen Bodner, Senate District 7 – Karen Bodner is a small business owner and local political activist.

Frank Morse, Senate District 8 (Incumbent) – Retired President and Chairman of Morse Brothers, Morse is a respected voice on the economy and budget issues.  

Jackie Winters, Senate District 10 (Incumbent) – Winters has been a visionary and leader in the fight against meth and has spearheaded several major job creating efforts in Salem.  

Michael Forest, Senate District 11 – Michael Forest is a local activist and policy analyst.

Larry George, Senate District 13 (Incumbent) – George is the President and co-founder of one of the largest hazelnut processing firms in Oregon.  George is an advocate of the taxpayers and watchdog of government waste.  

Bruce Starr, Senate District 15 (Incumbent) – Starr owns his own small business and has been the state’s foremost leader on transportation issues over the last ten years.

Bob Horning, Senate District 16 – Bob Horning is business proprietor and owner of Horning’s Hideout, a destination for fishing, picnicking, camping and concert events.

Stevan Kirkpatrick, Senate District 17 - Stevan Kirkpatrick is an administrator at Wells Fargo Bank, Army veteran and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Mary Kremer, Senate District 19 - Mary Kremer is is a retired financial consultant with Salomon Brothers (now Citigroup).  She is an education advocate and actively works with “Dinner & A Movie (an outreach group for homeless teens) and numerous other educational and philanthropic charities.

Alan Olsen, Senate District 20 - Alan Olsen is a homebuilder from Canby and a veteran who has built a respected and successful construction business.  

Rob Wheeler, Senate District 24 - Rob Wheeler is the current Mayor of Happy Valley, a financial planner and consultant.  Rob is the immediate past President of the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce.  

Chuck Thomsen, Senate District 26 - Chuck Thomsen is a third-generation orchardist from Hood River and is in his fourth term as a Hood River County Commissioner.
 
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