Kevin Levy
Kevin Levy (independent) ran for election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 46. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kevin Levy was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned a high school diploma from Granada Hills High School and attended Pierce College. His career experience includes working as a realtor.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46
Willy Chotzen defeated John Mark Alexander, Kevin Levy, and Austin Daniel in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Willy Chotzen (D / Working Families Party)  | 79.1 | 25,542 |
| John Mark Alexander (R) | 13.7 | 4,414 | ||
 | Kevin Levy (Independent) | 3.9 | 1,252 | |
 | Austin Daniel (L) | 3.2 | 1,040 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 32,306 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Willy Chotzen (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46
Willy Chotzen defeated Mary Lou Hennrich in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Willy Chotzen | 72.7 | 7,895 |
 | Mary Lou Hennrich | 27.1 | 2,947 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 10,866 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46
Willy Chotzen advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Willy Chotzen (Write-in) | 13.9 | 11 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 86.1 | 68 | ||
| Total votes: 79 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Levy in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kevin Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I've been growing and living off my backyard organic veggie and fruit garden since I was 12. Including chickens for fresh eggs and all the berries one can imagine. Living healthy and the tips and tricks for longevity have always been a passion of mine.
I was a small business owner of a snowboard and clothing apparel company.
I've always been an active community member. I was a board member for the non-profit Portland Ultimate organization. I've been a youth sports coach for several years. I was the leader of a social justice choir. I created the 101 Cool Portland Places list. I am the creator and co-host of a radio show, Country Dog-City Dog. A talk show all about trying to smooth the bumpy relationship between urban and rural.
I've always loved science and was hired at the Griffith Observatory and then NASA/JPL. Giving tours educating the public on science and astronomy. Talking firsthand with many of the scientists and engineers opened my eyes to our climate and weather patterns.
Since moving here on the first day of spring in 2003, I've always lived in SE Portland. There's so much to love about it.- I WILL BE RELENTLESS ON POWERFUL CLIMATE LEGISLATION. My experience at NASA, the pinnacle of scientific achievement, equips me to deliver effective climate policies as your state representative. I will embrace and invest in new green technologies, expand renewable energies, harness innovation to fight climate change and require all public schools to shift more education towards climate change cause and prevention.
- EXPANDING OREGON'S ECONOMY. With smart tactics we can grow Oregon's economy on many fronts. *We can step up Oregon's eCommerce with Oregon Retail Online. *I will put forward legislation creating tax incentives for contractors, home builders and store owners who purchase their inventory and supplies from Oregon-made businesses. This can be one of the most powerful tools we can use to grow a local economy. *A strong economy also comes from building more affordable houses. A healthy affordable housing market equals a healthy local economy. *The lifeblood of any community is the strength of its local small businesses. Let's make it easier for these businesses to thrive. *Invest in Oregon's art, music and culture.
- HEALTHCARE PRIORITIES. I will always fight for Universal Health Care. Though preventative Healthcare is my focus. My passion. The fundamentals of living healthy so we don’t have to go to the hospital. Women’s Health and reproductive freedoms. 100% Absolutely. Aging Gracefully: Improving seniors access to care. Expanding mental and behavioral health services. Especially in schools. We should recognize the benefits of outdoor health: Sports, gardening, nature hikes, dog walks, picnics, and recreational camping. These are some of the best cures for stress, anxiety and depression. Good health involves feeling safe. Fighting crime using the future of technology without invading our privacy.
Resilient environmental and climate policy is vital to our future. I am passionate about taking on the climate deniers who are holding back progress.
These ice storms, heat domes, wildfires, droughts, smoke blankets, and ocean acidification will continue to get worse unless we act with force.
I am also a good listener and communicator. People are able to put their guard down for a more open and honest dialog. More gets accomplished when others feel comfortable with the conversation.
The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion was also very impactful for me. I can still remember my 5th-grade teacher crying in front of our class when the news broke.
Oregonians want many of the same things in life. It’s how we get there is the challenge. We must continue to have dialogue to smooth that bumpy relationship. Respectfully.
~Did you hear about the guy who evaporated……He’ll be mist.
~Whoever stole a copy of my Microsoft Office…..I will find you….you have my Word.
~ My Dad got fired from a yard construction site. I just couldn’t believe it. But when I got home. The signs were all there.
~ I had a dream last night that I was a muffler. I woke up exhausted.
~The brand-new sweater I was wearing kept picking up static electricity. So I returned it. He gave me another one… free of charge.
~Yesterday I couldn’t figure out if someone was waving at me or the person behind me. In other news, I lost my job as a lifeguard.
~I won an award for being the most secretive person in the office. I can’t tell you how much that means to me.
~Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed space.
~How does NASA organize their missions? They planet.
My second bill would be The Mom-and-Pop-Shop legislation. This will create tax incentives for contractors, home builders and store owners who purchase their inventory and supplies from Oregon-made businesses. This can be one of the most powerful tools to grow a local economy, create more jobs and strengthen the community.
House Committee - Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade
I believe it should be public record who exactly the dark-money super-PACS are and what industry they represent. Why exactly would a secretive PAC spend so much money to get one specific candidate elected? Unless that one candidate once in office will start creating laws that benefit this secretive group of donors while ignoring the will of the people. This is exactly why money in politics is so dangerous.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 16, 2024
