The Sanctity of Human Life and the Elections
Did you know that every year is an election year, including 2021? Voters are not choosing partisan candidates for President, however, or any other federal or state offices. The upcoming May 18 election is instead dedicated almost exclusively to choosing the members of your local school board. Our state has more than 1,200 public schools […]
Trumpeting the Presidential Pro-Life Accomplishments
Last January, President Donald Trump became the first-ever American president to attend the March for Life, the annual pro-life demonstration in Washington, D.C. that attracts hundreds of thousands. It was major validation for the movement, given mainstream media’s uniform dismissal of the massive event. Trump’s presence at a single pro-life rally is far from his […]
The Most important Election
Have you ever heard that an election was “the most important election of our lifetime?” I think I’ve heard it every single voting season since I was first able to vote in 2014. It sounds like something a candidate or party leader might say to drum up enthusiasm or solicit an extra donation. I can’t […]
The Coronavirus Campaign
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 eligible voters cast […]
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 during these extraordinary times as results rolled in […]
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 his replacement is pro-life. The entry […]
Eastern Oregon Legislators Remain Pro-Life
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 state senator and state representative. On a cold day in early January, Republican PCPs from across Senate District 30 met in […]
Pro-Life PCPs Are Still Important
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 can get lost in the busyness of this primary election season is the importance of local precinct committee persons (PCPs). […]
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 conception to natural death. “Mr. Buehler spent much of last […]
