Constitution Party of Oregon
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The Constitution Party of Oregon is a political party organized as a minor party pursuant to state election law, and recognized by the State of Oregon
as a state-wide nominating party.
The state party was organized in 2000 as an affiliate of the national Constitution Party
. However, on May 20, 2006, a proposal to break with the national party was debated and ultimately adopted. Similar measures were taken by other state parties after the national party partially abandoned their pro-life
position on the issue of abortion
, supporting it in the cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother. The amendment argued that "...until the national Constitution Party resumes a principled, pro-life position – we, in Oregon, should separate ourselves and proceed as an independent state party."
The party has yet to elect a candidate to statewide office, the Oregon State Senate
and the Oregon House of Representatives
. In 2004 and 2006 the party fielded candidates in each statewide race, and for the United States Congress
in several districts.
The Constitution Party of Oregon fielded a candidate in the only statewide race in Oregon, that of Governor, and had nominees for four of Oregon's five congressional districts.
Constitution Party candidates also ran in five of the sixty house districts, and two of the thirty senate districts for the Oregon State Legislature, and one county race, for Columbia County Commissioner.
No Constitution Party candidates won in Oregon in 2006.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
as a state-wide nominating party.
The state party was organized in 2000 as an affiliate of the national Constitution Party
Constitution Party (United States)
The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections...
. However, on May 20, 2006, a proposal to break with the national party was debated and ultimately adopted. Similar measures were taken by other state parties after the national party partially abandoned their pro-life
Pro-life
Opposition to the legalization of abortion is centered around the pro-life, or anti-abortion, movement, a social and political movement opposing elective abortion on moral grounds and supporting its legal prohibition or restriction...
position on the issue of abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
, supporting it in the cases of rape, incest, or the life of the mother. The amendment argued that "...until the national Constitution Party resumes a principled, pro-life position – we, in Oregon, should separate ourselves and proceed as an independent state party."
The party has yet to elect a candidate to statewide office, the Oregon State Senate
Oregon State Senate
The Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
and the Oregon House of Representatives
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
. In 2004 and 2006 the party fielded candidates in each statewide race, and for the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
in several districts.
Organization
(Placeholder section while awaiting copy of the By-Laws of the Constitution Party of Oregon)Officers
- Jack Alan Brown, Jr., Chairman
- David Brownlow, Vice-Chairman
- Mary E. Brown, Secretary
- Ken Cunningham, Treasurer
2006
| Office | Name | Results |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Congress from Oregon, 1st district | Dean Wolf | 4,370 - 4th of 4 |
| U.S. Congress from Oregon, 2nd district | Jack Alan Brown, Jr. | 7,193 - 3rd of 3 |
| U.S. Congress from Oregon, 3rd district | David Brownlow | 7,003 (2.76%) - 3rd of 3 |
| U.S. Congress from Oregon, 5th district | Douglas Patterson | 4,160 - 4th of 4 |
| Oregon governor Oregon gubernatorial election, 2006 The 2006 gubernatorial election in the U.S. state of Oregon took place on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Ted Kulongoski defeated Republican Ron Saxton, winning his bid for a second term as Governor of Oregon.... |
Mary Starrett Mary Starrett Mary Starrett is the National Political Communications Director of the Constitution Party. She worked as a local television news reporter and talk show host, and a radio commentator, but claims she was fired for articulating extremist views. In 2006, she became the nominee of the Constitution... |
50,229 (3.6%) - 3rd of 5 |
| Oregon State Senator, 11th District | Keith Humphrey | 767 (2.82%) - 3rd of 3 |
| State Senator, 16th District | Robert J. Simmering | 1,429 - 3rd of 3 |
| State Senator, 17th District | John R. Pivarnik | 371 - 4th of 4 |
| State Representative, 18th District | Roger Shipman | 504 - 3rd of 3 |
| State Representative, 22nd District | Michael Marsh | 381 - 3rd of 3 |
| State Representative, 30th District | Ken Cunningham | 442 - 3rd of 3 |
| State Representative, 31st District | Bob Ekstrom | 2,802 - 3rd of 3 |
| State Representative, 48th District | N.W. (Bill) Stallings | 3,672 - 2nd of 2 |
| Columbia County Commissioner | Jonelle Stroup |
The Constitution Party of Oregon fielded a candidate in the only statewide race in Oregon, that of Governor, and had nominees for four of Oregon's five congressional districts.
Constitution Party candidates also ran in five of the sixty house districts, and two of the thirty senate districts for the Oregon State Legislature, and one county race, for Columbia County Commissioner.
No Constitution Party candidates won in Oregon in 2006.
See also
- Herb TitusHerb TitusHerbert W. Titus is an American attorney, writer, and politician. He was a candidate for Vice-President of the United States in the 1996 U.S. presidential election on the Constitution Party ticket....
, 1996 Vice Presidential candidate with Constitution Party; from Baker, Oregon, and alumnus of University of OregonUniversity of Oregon-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :... - Lon Mabon