Who are the candidates running for Oregon House District 18?
Oregon House District 18 has several Republican candidates running in the May 19 primary election, including a retired educator, a nursery owner, and a small-business owner. The seat is open after Rep. Rick Lewis announced his retirement in February.
Oregon House District 18 will have several Republican candidates competing in the May 19 primary election. The open seat was previously held by Rep. Rick Lewis, who announced his retirement in February after serving five terms. The district covers parts of Clackamas and Marion counties, including the cities of Aurora, Hubbard, Silverton, and Mount Angel. One of the candidates is Bryan Starr, a retired educator with 43 years of experience in public education, who has served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Starr aims to reduce taxes and regulations on agriculture and small businesses, and give local governments more control, particularly in education. He also proposes eliminating farmworker overtime and expanding the use of small-farm wells.
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