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My voting positions & election thoughts.

FOR

Mostly for me, my friends, and my family. A place to organize my thoughts and share reasoning.

NOT

Hot takes. I’m not trying to persuade anyone.

HOW

I look at the record, question the promises, and explain where I land.

Manifesto

Democracy works best when we engage thoughtfully. These are my contributions to that conversation.

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KOTEKMERKLEY

I’m voting for Kotek. I still expect better.

Why I’m voting for Kotek, Merkley, and Treece while holding both parties accountable.

OREGON2026 MIDTERMSACCOUNTABILITY
OCT 2026
9 min · election
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After the midterms
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120 · NO 34-350 · NO 34-351 · YES

How I voted in the May 2026 primary

Two no’s, one yes, and a candidate slate. The case for new taxes has to be specific now — show results before asking for more.

WASHINGTON COUNTY BALLOT MEASURES FISCAL RESTRAINT CANDIDATES
MAY 2026
9 min · ballot
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34-345 · YES 34-346 · YES

I’m voting Yes on both tax measures (and here’s why)

My personal take on Washington County’s November 2025 library and public safety levies — including the math on what it actually costs and why I think they’re worth it.

WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX LEVIES LOCAL
NOV 2025
7 min · w/ calc
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