Every year it seems we’re facing a historic election. I can easily say that 2020 was the most unique campaign of my decade working in politics. Oregon’s vote-by-mail system ensured that voters could safely cast their vote. We don’t yet know the full impact on voters, but we saw 46 percent of
No Pause for Pro-Lifers in Pandemic Primary
By Reagan Knopp | Political Director One of the most unique elections in Oregon history took place on May 19. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic and unprecedented stay-at-home orders, primary election voters across the state made their voices heard. The perseverance of pro-life voters was felt
ORTL PAC Endorses Jimmy Crumpacker for CD 2
For the first time in almost a decade, one of Oregon’s congressional seats is open. Currently held by Rep. Greg Walden, Oregon’s Second Congressional District (CD 2) is Oregon’s only Republican seat in Congress. Congressman Walden has been a reliable pro-life vote in Congress and it is crucial that
Eastern Oregon Legislators Remain Pro-Life
Lynn Findley Mark Owens Reagan KnoppORTL PAC Specialist The retirement of Cliff Bentz from the Oregon State Senate at the very beginning of the year created a domino effect in Eastern Oregon politics. Republican precinct committee persons met to select a new
Pro-Life PCPs Are Still Important
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Reagan KnoppORTL PAC Specialist The excitement of the 2020 election is here. We are already fielding calls from many prospective pro-life candidates for office. Before you know it, the May primary election will be upon us. One thing that
Statement on CD 2 Candidate Knute Buehler
On December 10, Knute Buehler announced he is running in the Republican primary for Oregon's second congressional district. Oregon Right to Life PAC works to identify and support pro-life candidates for office at all levels of government. Our focus is on electing champions for protecting life from
Statement on Congressman Walden’s retirement announcement
Salem, OR—Monday, October 28, Congressman Greg Walden announced he will not be seeking re-election. He has served as the congressional representative from House District 2 since 1998. “Rep. Greg Walden has a strong pro-life voting record, for which we are thankful,” says Lois Anderson, ORTL
Planned Parenthood Chooses Abortion Services Over Healthcare Services
On August 19, Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, announced it will withdraw from the Title X federal program which provides family planning healthcare to low income Americans. Out of 4,000 Title X service sites in the nation, Planned Parenthood operates fewer than
