Kevin Christman

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Kevin Christman

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Personal

Birthplace

St. Cloud, MN

Religion

Christian

Profession

Sculptor

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Kevin Christman (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 3. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Christman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevin Christman was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. His career experience includes working as a sculptor. Christman has also worked in the aircraft and aerospace industry. He is affiliated with Jackson County Republican Party, Jackson County Action-Election Integrity, and the National Sculpture Society.

Elections

2022

See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Oregon State Senate District 3

Incumbent Jeff Golden defeated Randy Sparacino in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Golden (D / Independent Party / Progressive Party / Working Families Party)	51.9	33,468
	Submit photo	Randy Sparacino (R)	48.0	30,980
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	51

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,499
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 3

Incumbent Jeff Golden advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Golden	98.7	13,453
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	184

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,637
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 3

Randy Sparacino defeated Kevin Christman in the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 3 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Randy Sparacino	73.7	8,876
		Kevin Christman	25.8	3,111
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	52

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,039
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kevin Christman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Christman's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been creating sculptures, teaching classes and raising my family in Southern Oregon over the past 24 years. The past two years have been difficult for many, personally< I suffered through the loss of my business in the Alameda Fire and understand the power of community in helping each other get back on our feet. Now more than ever I am committed to the importance of realistic common sense solutions to the problems we face. I see the need for representatives to hold firm on the principles and be a fire-wall protecting the people from government over-reach. I am happy to have the opportunity to serve the community as our elected Senator in order to do my part to help save the State and Country that I love.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am a proponent of school choice and strongly believe our tax dollars should follow the student so that parents have alternative opportunities in educating their children.
• I support law enforcement and maintain a commitment to public safety and rule of law.
• I am pro-life, believing that human life is a sacred gift and should be protected.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am deeply concerned about the future of Oregon and America. The time is now to take a stand and say enough is enough. We will no longer tolerate the abuse and are willing to do something about it. I believe it is time for a change.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

There is no greater guide than Almighty God but my father was a good man.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity and a backbone when you need it.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am creative at problem solving, work well with others and fairly clear at articulating a message.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Solving issues that the people you represent are facing.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to look back on my life and know that I did everything I could to make it a better place than I found it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Richard Nixon's impeachment. I was 9 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Equipment operator and welder for Koronis Parts and Sno-Stuff which produced replacement parts for snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATV's.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Feeling like there is not enough time to do everything I want to do.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Mutual understanding of purpose in order to work in the best capacity as a representative of the people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The rights, freedom and liberty of the people are at grave risk.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Unicameral legislature is probably more efficient and nimble in it's ability to get things done but it can efficiently cause enormous damage in the wrong hands. A Bicameral systems benefit is to keep power in check and ensure a more accurate representation.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I personally believe that fresh eyes on old problems can be quite helpful in solving business as usual conduct. To many people seem to be indoctrinated into the system and owned by it. An outsider to that system is not beholden to other influences and interests and can operate more in line with the will of the people.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course, how can we understand each other unless we have a relationship. Some people may be difficult or disagree but we need to try hard to have a relationship so we can understand the human being that occupies that position. Life should be as personal as possible. It's the same as knowing who owns and runs the businesses that make up a community.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Fair input, oversight and representation. No deal making like what happened this last time where someone didn't play fair.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I admire Senator Dennis Linthicum.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Just yesterday I was moved by the experiences that a landowner had in Phoenix dealing with seemingly unwarranted violations and fines by the county and seeing how the tenants grow operation left such destruction and debris on their property.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Emergency powers need to fiercely be kept in check.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I have a strong conviction to hold to the morality of the principles that I believe in. I will not negotiate with my core belief. I will listen to any argument intended to change my understanding, but I do not intend to adopt anything that I feel compromises those principles.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Oregon State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Rob Wagner

Majority Leader:Kayse Jama

Minority Leader:Bruce Starr

Senators

District 1

David Smith (R)

District 2

Noah Robinson (R)

District 3

Jeff Golden (D)

District 4

Floyd Prozanski (D)

District 5

Dick Anderson (R)

District 6

Cedric Hayden (R)

District 7

James Manning (D)

District 8

Sara Gelser Blouin (D)

District 9

Fred Girod (R)

District 10

Deb Patterson (D)

District 11

Kim Thatcher (R)

District 12

Bruce Starr (R)

District 13

Courtney Neron (D)

District 14

Kate Lieber (D)

District 15

Janeen Sollman (D)

District 16

Suzanne Weber (R)

District 17

Lisa Reynolds (D)

District 18

WInsvey Campos (D)

District 19

Rob Wagner (D)

District 20

Mark Meek (D)

District 21

Kathleen Taylor (D)

District 22

Lew Frederick (D)

District 23

Khanh Pham (D)

District 24

Kayse Jama (D)

District 25

Chris Gorsek (D)

District 26

Christine Drazan (R)

District 27

Anthony Broadman (D)

District 28

Diane Linthicum (R)

District 29

Todd Nash (R)

District 30

Mike McLane (R)

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