Kate Brown wins Democratic nomination in Oregon
Kate Brown won a decisive victory in Oregon's Democratic Secretary of State primary.
Endorsed by the Oregonian and other leading newspapers, Brown is a strong voice for ethics reform and has pledged not to get involved in political campaigns while serving as the state's chief election officer if elected. As a legislator, she has also made her mark as a supporter of domestic partnership legislation.
Brown will face Republican Rick Dancer in the general election. Rick Dancer enjoys unusually high name recognition for a down ballot candidate -- he's a TV news anchorman. Many were shocked when he announced his candidacy for Secretary of State live on air during his evening television news broadcast. Dancer's station is owned by a conservative who has given over $90,000 to Republican candidates in recent years.
To raise the sakes, Oregon is one of five states: Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Virginia - that place no limits on campaign contributions to candidates.
Stay tuned for more on Kate Brown's general election candidacy.
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