Senate District 1: Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties
- Incumbent: Senator David Brock Smith, Appointed January 17, 2023
- Incumbent Parties: Oregon Republican Party, Independent Party of Oregon
- Challenger: Lupe Preciado-McAlister, Democrat, Roseburg
About Senator David Brock Smith
David is a third generation resident and businessman of Southwest Oregon, who has been dedicated to public service for our communities and their residents over many years. He continues to advocate on our behalf, always with the mindset in public service of Working for YOU!
David is the son of Frank and Bonnie (Hodge) Smith, who also grew up in Port Orford. He has family throughout our Southwest Oregon District that many of you know and call friends.
David learned the qualities of hard work at a very young age, as the son of a Naval LCDR, Mustang and growing up working in his family’s restaurant, the Port & Starboard in Port Orford. David’s Grandfather, Lester T. Smith built the Port and Starboard in 1970, after retiring from the Logging Industry, and his father Frank purchased it after retiring from a 27 year career in the Navy. David’s Granny, Era Smith, owned and operated the Drive In on the Old Highway in Port Orford, before delivering the mail for the USPS. His Grandmother, Gladys Hodge, and Era were great friends. They would quilt and work together at the Drive In and Port & Starboard Restaurant for many years.
David graduated from Pacific High School and attended SOCC and SOU. He saved and purchased his first home at the age of 21. After a career in the culinary industry in the Rogue Valley, he came back home to Port Orford and purchased the Port & Starboard from his parents. It was then that David was asked by our communities and their residents, for him to begin his public service work for us.
David has been dedicated to us in public service and to preserving and growing the fish, farm, forestry, tourism and economic development industries and businesses that built our communities and provide jobs for our residents. His understanding as a small business owner and his work for us through his experience serving in various leadership roles over his six years in the Oregon House of Representatives, and having served years on the Chamber & School Board, as a Councilor, County Commissioner and other board and elected positions, will continue to give us a strong voice in Salem as our Senator.
District 1: Southern Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
- Incumbent: Representative Court Boice, Appointed February 8, 2023
- Incumbent Parties: Oregon Republican Party
- Challenger: Bret Cecil, Democrat, Port Orford
About Representative Court Boice
I was fortunate to have been born in Gold Beach, Curry County, Oregon. In May of 1971, as a junior in high school, I (surprisingly – out) won a scholarship to spend a week with southern Oregon Congressman John Dellenback and his family in Washington, D.C. It was a tremendous experience that began shaping my Conservative Political and philosophical views.
District 2: Timber Capital of the World
- Incumbent: Representative Virgle Osborne, Elected 2024
- Incumbent Parties: Oregon Republican Party
- Challenger: August Warren, Democrat, Sutherlin
About Representative Virgle Osborne
I have decided to enter the local race for state representative. This decision is one that I take seriously, and I want you to know more about why I am entering the race and how you can help.
After much soul searching and a ton of planning and research, I have concluded that our area could be better represented in the legislature from this district.
With our current political environment in Oregon, I believe it is easy to see we need stronger and more energetic leadership both at the state and local level. It’s not enough to simply occupy a seat. We need to get things done for Roseburg, Douglas County, and the state of Oregon.
The values we share in our small part of Oregon are unique and important to all of us. The timber industry and small business community need to be defended from extreme policies coming out of Portland and the current governor’s office. Our 2nd Amendment rights are under attack and homelessness up and down the I-5 corridor are at epidemic levels. Something different must be done.
In addition, Oregon ranks near the bottom with school graduation rates, and we lead the nation in teen suicides. And, we are all tired of seeing Portland in the national news every day because of lawlessness and rioting. Our state was once known for our independence and cutting-edge policies, now we are known for ground zero for Antifa and contempt for law enforcement.
I will be a strong advocate for law enforcement and the enforcement of our laws at all levels. Our public safety officials put their lives on the line every day to protect us and keep us safe. They need our support.
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