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"Partisan politics increasingly limit the rights of voters to participate in choosing their leaders. Closed primaries are one of the most glaring examples of this reality, but often overlooked is the way that we select legislators when a vacancy occurs.  ...

Kevin Barton is the District Attorney in Washington County.  He has endorsed my candidacy for Oregon State Senate and has been a great public servant to this county. Here is the link to watch the video:  https://youtu.be/mcO3rkDalJu  

A fascinating three-way race is underway for a formerly Democratic stronghold that features a Democrat, a Republican and an unaffiliated candidate -- and it’s not the race for governor.  Instead, it’s for a seat in the state Senate representing a big hunk of...

A quartet of independent candidates on the ballot this November in Oregon and Washington state will test voter appetites for a centrist “third way.” They are experienced contenders running for state Senate seats, Oregon governor and Washington secretary of state....

The November ballot will feature Wlnsvey Campos, Kimberly Rice and Rich Vial in the contest. The race for Oregon Senate District 18 features a rare three-way race, with Democrat Wlnsvey Campos facing Republican Kim Rice and nonaffiliated candidate Rich Vial. Pamplin...

I’m featured today on the podcast Meet Me In Beaverton! Listen to my conversation with host, Drew Zagorski about growing up, my family and my candidacy for Oregon Senate District 18.

James and Nick welcome former Representative and former Secretary of State Rich Vial to talk about his run for Senate District 18 as a non-affiliated candidate. We also talk Betsy Johnson and how to mend the political divide in Oregon. The Rational Republican · Rich...