2008 races
In 2006, the Secretary of State Project raised over $500,000 and helped elect five reformers in key battleground states. Dollar for dollar, our model was one of the most effective political investments of the cycle. We are continuing this work in 2008.
There are two states with open races for Secretary of State in 2008: Oregon and West Virginia.
In Oregon, three State Senators are running for the Democratic nomination: Kate Brown, Vicki Walker, and Rick Metsger. The winner will be determined in the primary on May 20.
West Virginia’s primary is May 13. Three candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination there: Billy Wayne Bailey, Joe DeLong, and Natalie Tennant.
In two states there will be challenges to a sitting incumbent Republican. In Montana, Democrat Linda McCulloch is trying to unseat ultra-conservative Brad Johnson. In Washington, Democratic candidates have until June 6 to file to take on Republican Sam Reed.
In Missouri, Democrat Robin Carnahan should easily win reelection to her chief election officer position. However, given the importance of a fair election in Missouri, we need to be vigilant in this state.
We are also looking to elect reform-minded Democrats to key county posts in 2008 battleground states. A number of stark examples from 2004 and 2000, like Cuyahoga Co. in Ohio and Broward Co. in Florida, prove that manipulative county-level elections officials can exert a tremendous amount of influence over their results. Removing Republican operatives in two or three key counties could have a profound effect on the election.
If you have suggestions for 2008 targeting email us at secstateproject - at - gmail - dot - com.
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