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Endorsements VoteEquality Endorsements

VoteEquality is the online voter's guide of the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC (political action committee), which seeks to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Oregon by electing fair-minded and candidates to local, legislative, and statewide offices in Oregon.

The Equality PAC does not make endorsements in all races. In the primary election, we issue endorsements in selected races where our support can make a critical difference, or when a candidate has a proven track record of supporting GLBT equality.

Can’t find your district on our list? It can mean one of a few things: either no candidate filled out a questionnaire, or there was no compelling reason to endorse one candidate over another, or the race is uncontested, or this seat is not up for reelection this year.

This election cycle we are conducting a pilot project to help local community leaders working with BRO to support pro-equality candidates in their communities. The Basic Rights Eugene-Springfield volunteer team has led this effort, in collaboration with our staff and Equality PAC Board. These endorsements are listed here.

 

In other local races, we use a stoplight system to help you make your voting decisions. A “Green Light” means that the candidate is good on GLBT issues and has demonstrated some leadership on GLBT issues. A “Red Light” means that the candidate is an opponent of GLBT equality. Therefore, it is possible for multiple candidates in a race to get a “Green Light.” It is also possible that we may chose not to weigh in on a candidate or race at all.

 

VoteEquality Spotlight Candidates

Kate Brown, Secretary of State

Kate BrownDuring her 16 years serving in the Oregon State Legislature, Kate Brown has been a champion for all Oregon families.

In 2000, Basic Rights Oregon honored Kate Brown with the Profiles in Courage award. As Democratic Leader, Senator Brown worked tirelessly to pass basic fairness legislation. Because of her hard work, Oregon was finally able to pass historic protections for all Oregonians and their families.

 

Regan Gray, House District 42

Regan GrayRegan Gray will be a strong voice for Oregon's gay,lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Regan served as a board member of Basic Rights Equality PAC, and in the legislature she was a key policy staffer helping Representative Rosenbaum shepherd Oregon's historic Domestic Partnership legislation through the House of Representatives.

 

Sam Adams, Portland Mayor

Sam AdamsSam Adams’ candidacy represents an historic opportunity for the LGBT community. Not only is he an effective champion for full equality, but he would be the first gay mayor of one of America’s top 25 cities.

Adams is a former member of the Basic Rights Oregon Board, a principle player in our legal strategy as a plaintiff in Adams V. Eddy, and also a co-founder of Portland’s Q Center. As City Commissioner, he championed Portland’s Equal Benefit Ordinance that ensures that employees of city contractors have access to equal health care. The list goes on and on.

 

Kitty Piercy, Eugene Mayor

Kitty PiercyEugene Mayor Kitty Piercy has been a vocal champion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality for years. Piercy has promised to continue her leadership by publicly opposing efforts to repeal Oregon’s anti-discrimination and domestic partner laws, among other things. She is a former three-term state Representative with a long history of supporting equality for all Oregonians.

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