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OPINION – Democracy has no saved seats – elected officials represent people, not parties.
"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 – Interview and thoughts on nonpartisan candidates
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
People Over Party – Video
No Incumbent Race Promps All-Out Scramble to Win New Aloha-Beaverton Seat
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...
Independent Candidates Test How Fed-Up Voters Are With Both Parties – OPB
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....
Three Candidates Vie in Senate District 18
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 on the Meet Me in Beaverton Podcast!
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.
Rich Vial on The Rational Republican Podcast
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...
Rich Vial, former state rep, running for Senate as unaffiliated
Troy Shin | Portland Tribune | August 2022Vial, who lives in Scholls, served one term as a Republican in the Oregon House. Former House District 26 representative and deputy secretary of state Rich Vial is mounting an unaffiliated bid for the Oregon Senate this year....
Opinion: A chance for a legislative reset on partisan polarization
By Rich Vial, Guest Columnist | The Oregonian | January 16, 2022 Vial is a lawyer, former Oregon deputy secretary of state and former Republican representative for House District 26. Now registered as a nonaffiliated voter, he lives in Scholls. As a former state...
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