Ted Kulongoski
Oregon | Next Election: 2010
SUMMARY
For the past two decades, Oregonians have come to rely on Democratic leadership to guide the state. Democrats have had a solid hold on Oregon in the last couple decades and this race looks to be a promising Democratic hold.
Date of Birth: November 5, 1940
Family: wife Mary Oberst
Previous Offices Held: Attorney General, Oregon Supreme Court
Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 50.8%
Accomplishments:
- Signed into law two bills advancing civil rights in Oregon, regarding fighting GLBT discrimination and domestic partnerships.
- Took important steps to combat climate change, including having Oregon be a founding member of the North America-wide Climate Registry, an initiative to report and control emissions across the continent.
