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What We Do
Oregon to Life PAC is made up of both state and federal PACs and focuses on electing pro-life officials at all levels of government as well as publishing a widely used pro-life voter guide each election year.
over the past 10 years,
Oregon Right To Life PAC has
Endorsed
Candidates
Won
Elections
Introduced
Pro-Life Bills
Challenged
Dangerous Bills
Be informed on important news & events
the importance of
Electing Pro-Life Leadership
Federal
For nearly 50 years, abortion laws were regulated at the federal level — this has since been changed with the recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson.
Though these laws have rightly returned to state discretion, the federal government holds control of budgetary items that can avoid funding for abortion services.
Electing a pro-life majority to federal office would protect your tax dollars from funding abortion and other destructive practices.
State
The victory in Dobbs v. Jackson changed the opportunity for abortion laws across the nation.
Oregon has always been a leader in extremist views on abortion and our longstanding pro-abortion majority continues to pass laws expanding access and funding.
Obtaining a pro-life governor or a pro-life majority in the state house or senate would put a halt to these destructive bills.
County
The pro-life movement relies on a life affirming foundation to support families facing unsupported pregnancies in their communities.
County commissioners and other local positions have opportunities to provide life-affirming healthcare in county facilities as well as support pregnancy centers and maternity homes.
Their pro-life leadership is vital in creating a culture of life in Oregon counties.
School Board
Planned Parenthood is working to become the primary provider of reproductive health education across the nation in an effort to normalize abortion for their future customers.
School based health clinics are continuing to appear on school grounds offering prescriptions or referred care without parental knowledge or consent – this includes “reproductive care.”
Though it stands as the newest venture of Oregon Right to Life PAC, it may be one of the most important. Pro-life school board members will protect our vulnerable students.
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Our Team
Executive Director
LOIS ANDERSON
About Lois
Lois has been a part of the Oregon Right to Life team for more than 20 years. Before assuming her current role as executive director in 2017, Lois served as director of political operations. Lois grew up in the Beaverton area, attending local public schools and graduating from Portland State University Honors Program with a bachelor’s degree in history. She worked as legislative staff and on a number of political campaigns before joining ORTL in 1999. Lois and her husband have been married for 32 years, have four grown children and welcomed their first grandbaby in 2022.
I spent years in Oregon political and policy work before I found my home at Oregon Right to Life. A love of history and politics, informed by my faith, drew me to this movement. I consider it a great privilege to contend for legal protection for the most vulnerable human beings in our culture.
If you could plan your last meal on earth, what would you choose?
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner – roast turkey, rice stuffing, mashed potatos and gravy, roasted Brussel sprouts, mashed sweet potatoes with chopped pecans (no marshmallows!), pickled beets, pickled green beans, homemade rolls and pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream
About Sharolyn
Sharolyn, a Willamette Valley native and lifelong Oregonian, began her career in real estate before finding ORTL to better fulfill her passion for advocating for vulnerable people. Joining the team as office manager in 2019, Sharolyn explored a variety of positions but found her stride in the fast-paced world of political advocacy, officially taking on the role of Political Director in 2023. Sharolyn resides in Gresham with her golden retriever, Millie, and enjoys exploring Portland’s vibrant food and nature scene in her free time.
There’s truth that needs to be shared, fear that needs to be relieved, people who need to be supported, and hearts that need to be changed. The pro-life movement doesn’t stop after birth.
If you could plan your last meal on earth, what would you choose?
Homemade meatloaf and mac & cheese
Political Director
SHAROLYN SMITH
