Chirstine Drazan filing for Governor

To the Editor:

Christine Drazan recently announced her candidacy for governor of the State of Oregon, just one week after being appointed to the Oregon State Senate seat held by Daniel Bonham. When asked a question as to a possible interest in running a statewide campaign, Ms. Drazan ignored the request and focused her response on how she would work hard to represent the constituents in her district.

Ms. Drazan’s announcement reflects a disingenuous maneuver to financially benefit her campaign for Governor. As a State Senator, she can engage in fundraising activities during the next legislative session. Contrary to her stated intent, Ms. Drazan will be focused upon her gubernatorial campaign, and not on representing the residents in her district.

Ms. Drazan’s extremist views and agenda have been previously rejected, and the voters in Oregon should reject her second attempt to achieve her extremist agenda.

Gene Parker
Wasco County Democratic Party Chair