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Kate Brown recall, Governor of Oregon (2017)
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An effort to recall Kate Brown, a member of the Democratic Party, from her elected position as Governor of Oregon was launched on July 10, 2017.[1] The recall effort did not go to the ballot because no signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office before the October 9, 2017, deadline.[2]
Timeline
- July 10, 2017: Paperwork filed for recall effort
- October 9, 2017: Deadline to turn in 220,458 signatures
Background
The initiative to recall Brown was first approved for circulation by the Oregon Department of State on July 13, 2017. On the recall petition form, Chief Petitioner Arin Marcus outlined his reasons for calling for the recall as:
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Placing the interests of non-citizens before Oregonians. Unconstitutional taxation. Unconstitutional overreach of authority. Failure to address human rights violations of foster children, parents. Misuse of campaign finances for travel. Mishandling of the investigation of the murder of Robert Lavoy Finicum. Peddling influence to serial child abuser Terrance Bean.[3] |
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| —Chief Petitioner Arin Marcus[4] | ||
A posting outlining the argument in favor of recall cited concerns over the governor's signature on four bills:[5]
- S.B. 719 implemented a system of extreme risk protection orders. Following sworn testimony from a law enforcement officer or immediate family member that an individual poses a risk to others or themselves, a judge can order the surrender of all weapons owned by the individual for an indefinite period of time.[6] A veto referendum against the bill has been initiated.
- H.B. 3391 implemented a requirement that all insurers cover the cost of contraceptives and made modifications to the state's healthcare regulations with the intention of expanding access to reproductive health services and to abortion services.[7]
- H.B. 2017 was a transportation-related measure intended to raise money for infrastructure spending. It included increases in the state's gasoline tax, vehicle registration fees, payroll tax rates, and tax rates on the sale of new cars.[8]
- H.B. 2355 amended the state's drug laws to shift possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine from a felony to a misdemeanor. It also included provisions intended to ensure that there is no disparity in the enforcement of drug laws along racial lines.[9]
Recall supporters
Arin Marcus filed recall paperwork against Brown on behalf of the "Recall Kate" committee, citing concerns over taxation, human rights, and allegations of improper usage of campaign funds. A request for statement from the Recall Kate campaign was not returned.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Oregon
Recall paperwork was filed against Gov. Brown on July 13, 2017. Supporters of the recall had until October 9, 2017, to turn in 220,458 signatures to move the recall forward.[10] Because no signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office, the recall did not proceed.[2]
Election history
2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Brown was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Oregon held a special election for governor in 2016 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) in February 2015. Brown, who succeeded from the secretary of state's office to the governorship after Kitzhaber stepped down, ran to retain the position for the two years left of Kitzhaber's term as both a Democratic and Working Families Party candidate.[11][12]
Five Democratic candidates unsuccessfully challenged Brown in the Democratic primary in May 2016.[13]
Incumbent Kate Brown defeated Bud Pierce, Cliff Thomason, James Foster, and Aaron Auer in the Oregon governor election.[14]
| Oregon Governor, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic/Working Families |  Kate Brown Incumbent |
50.70% | 985,027 | |
| Republican | Bud Pierce | 43.53% | 845,609 | |
| Independent Party of Oregon | Cliff Thomason | 2.44% | 47,481 | |
| Libertarian | James Foster | 2.33% | 45,191 | |
| Constitution Party | Aaron Auer | 1.00% | 19,400 | |
| Total Votes | 1,942,708 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for governor.
| Democratic primary for governor, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Kate Brown Incumbent |
83.96% | 403,730 |
| Julian Bell | 7.04% | 33,872 |
| Dave Stauffer | 2.83% | 13,624 |
| Steve Johnson | 2.36% | 11,366 |
| Kevin M. Forsythe | 1.79% | 8,599 |
| Chet Chance | 0.95% | 4,584 |
| Write-in votes | 1.06% | 5,077 |
| Total Votes | 480,852 | |
| Source: http://oregonvotes.gov/results/2016P/1314035914.html | ||
Endorsements
- EMILY'S List[15]
Campaign themes
Brown's campaign website pointed to her successes in her first year as governor, including increasing education funding, raising the minimum wage, and signed in a law that will eliminate coal power in Oregon. Brown promised to restore public confidence in the office, continue investing in public schools, and support small businesses.[16]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "Recall Gov. Kate Brown," July 10, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Twitter, "Oregon Elections," October 10, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Facebook, "Recall Gov. Kate Brown," July 10, 2017
- ↑ The Red Elephants, "Oregonians Circulate Petition to Recall Governor Kate Brown," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Live, "Fact check: Did Kate Brown really sign a gun confiscation bill?" August 29, 2017
- ↑ Patch, "Oregon's 'Reproductive Health Equity Act' Passes House And Senate," July 6, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Live, "Big win for legislative leaders as $5.3 billion transportation plan clears final hurdle," July 7, 2017
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Oregon bill decriminalizes possession of heroin, cocaine and other drugs," July 11, 2017
- ↑ Blue Mountain Eagle, "Oregon City resident launches effort to recall Gov. Kate Brown," July 11, 2017
- ↑ CNN, "Meet Oregon's next governor," February 16, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "FEDERAL AND STATEWIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS - STATE OF OREGON," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "candidate filing search results," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Emily's List, "Our Candidates," accessed July 31, 2015
- ↑ Kate Brown, "Priorities," accessed April 18, 2016
