Dorothy Merritt
Dorothy Merritt (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 30. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Merritt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Janeen Sollman defeated Dorothy Merritt and Kyle Markley in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Janeen Sollman (D) | 61.7 | 17,459 |
 | Dorothy Merritt (R)  | 30.5 | 8,630 | |
 | Kyle Markley (L) | 7.7 | 2,188 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 28,311 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Janeen Sollman advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 30 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janeen Sollman | 100.0 | 4,049 |
| Total votes: 4,049 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 30
Dorothy Merritt advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 30 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dorothy Merritt | 100.0 | 2,199 |
| Total votes: 2,199 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dorothy Merritt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Merritt's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Poor high school graduation rate Lack of affordable housing PERS $25 Billion unfunded liability
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am personally passionate about the excessive spending and high taxes.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
President Donald Trump. He loves this country and is willing to make the hard decisions and do the right things to make America Great Again! If I am elected, I am willing to do the hard work it will take to tackle the problems of Oregon.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
I would recommend listening to the Rush Limbaugh talk radio show. He is my hero. I have listened to him for 30 years and he is always consistent in his beliefs and is spot on in evaluating current events.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Defending the principles that this country was founded upon. Protecting our rights and freedoms as they were given to us in the Bill of Rights. Give every life and every Oregon family a chance to succeed. Responsibly manage our state's blessings, such as our finances and natural resources. Support Law enforcement to make our state safer for our citizens.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am dependable, diligent and willing to do the hard work it will take to address the problems that we face according to the principles and values that this country was founded upon.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To take responsibility for the business of the state and to implement policies that will be a benefit to the people.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to be an example of what can be accomplished if we act with courage and be willing to do hard things.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
I remember the campaign of Harry Truman and Dewey. Most of the kids in my class, I think the second grade, wanted Truman to win. After listening to what they stood for, I wanted Dewey.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
When I was in high school, I worked part-time for a public accountant. I had the responsibility of entering income and expenses for 13 small businesses and balancing their bank statements. During tax season, I typed the tax forms from a yellow pad of information that the accountant had received from the client. I also worked for him for about a year after I was married. I also worked for the telephone company as an operator for about 4 years.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I asked my date if he was going to marry me. He about pushed me out of the car as this was our first time together. Two days later he asked me where I wanted to be married and we were married 6 weeks later. We have been married 59 years and have 6 children, 31 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. Ir brings back the memories of when I was a child and all the sacrifices that my parents made in order for my sister and I to have a special Christmas.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Bible because it teaches us how to treat one another.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
I just want to be the best me I can.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My paintings
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
True Love
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Building our home ourselves when we had 6 children, the youngest being about 3 years old.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Financial
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
No
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
No
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Oregon House of Representatives
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