KENTUCKY GOVERNOR’S RACE CLOSE IN THE STRETCH

Democrat Jack Conway holds a very slim lead over Republican Matt Bevin as Kentucky’s gubernatorial campaign enters its final three weeks. Statewide, 43% of likely voters currently support Conway, while 41% back Bevin, 6% are for independent Drew Curtis and 10% are undecided.
Conway has a slightly better positive name recognition ratio. Statewide, 42% have a favorable opinion of him and 30% having an unfavorable view. Bevin’s ratio is a bit lower at 39% favorable and 34% unfavorable.


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Dennis Richardson, candidate for Oregon Governor

The Benton County Republican ask you to vote… and please vote for Dennis Richardson for Governor of Oregon.

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Southern Oregon's Dennis Richardson woos liberal Portland

MAIL TRIBUNE - A city that prides itself on being liberal and “weird,” Portland finds itself courted by one of the most outspoken conservative voices in Oregon. Dennis Richardson, the Republican nominee for governor, said he needs to win over the liberal Willamette Valley in order to unseat John Kitzhaber in the Nov. 4 election. The Central Point retired lawyer has moved into a Lake Oswego home and set up his campaign headquarters just south of Portland. His wife, Cathy, also has pitched in with the campaign. ✧ “Many people think it’s impossible for me to win,” said Richardson, who has been a state representative since 2002. “Right now there are so many people dissatisfied with the incumbent that they’re ready to vote against him.”

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Republican Jon Justesen, questioning his party's priorities, drops bid for Oregon governorship

Sherman County rancher Jon Justesen, who often campaigned to the left of his party as he sought the GOP nomination for Oregon governor, said Thursday evening that he's pulling the plug on his candidacy. ✧ Justesen, who has made it clear in recent months that he was running an exploratory campaign, said in a statement that he will "remove himself from the race for the Republican nomination for governor and work toward solving issues and policies that are relevant to the economic future of Oregon."

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Tue., Sept. 17: Rep. Dennis Richardson speaking to Benton Republicans

State Representative Dennis Richardson (R-Central Point), candidate for Oregon Governor will speak at the Benton County Republican Central Committee Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17th at Grand Oaks Clubhouse, 6050 SW Grand Oaks Dr., Corvallis. Read More......

Oregon Rep. Dennis Richardson announces run for governor

Rep. Dennis Richardson announced that he will run for Oregon Governor Wednesday morning. ✧ The Central Point Republican is the highest profile candidate to enter the race. Richardson has served in the Oregon Legislature for more than a decade. ✧ “We need a leader who understands that creating an economic environment where small businesses and young entrepreneurs can flourish will lead to family-wage jobs, a world-class education for our students and sensible programs to help our most vulnerable citizens,” Richardson said. “It’s time to change Oregon’s course.” Read more at OregonLive... Read More......

Jon Justesen (R) considers a run for Governor

Richard Burke of PrimeOne Advocates informs us that Jon Justesen (Republican) is considering a run to become Oregon's next governor. The following information is from Jon Justesen for Governor (Facebook)...

BIOGRAPHY
A fifth generation Oregonian, Jon Justesen is the "real thing". A rancher from Sherman county, Jon has deep roots in Oregon and knows what it takes to protect our land. As a businessman and director of Barrett Business Services, Jon knows what it takes to create jobs and create a climate for business investment. ✧ As a political outsider, Jon is not limited to traditional party dogma and divisive policies. Jon wants to break free of petty partisanship and solve Oregon's problems by doing what works. Jon understands that while the Willamette Valley may drive Oregon's economy, the state cannot be healthy unless the rural part of Oregon is prosperous too. ✧ John is an accomplished musician, horseman, is married and has two sons who work on his Sherman county ranch.

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