Oregon House of Representatives District 2 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Oregon, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 2 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 2

Virgle Osborne defeated Kevin Bell and Edward Renfroe in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Virgle Osborne (R)	70.7	23,500
	Submit photo	Kevin Bell (D)	27.4	9,123
	Submit photo	Edward Renfroe (Constitution Party)	1.6	541
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	78

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,242
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• Rainey Lambert (D)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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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?

Virgle Osborne (R)

I will be a champion and voice for southern Oregons people and economy. I support our timber industry and I support new industries development to create jobs that pay a living wage.

I am a serious supporter of our second amendmemnt. I stand by our rights to bear arms.

I support our police and making our cities and rural areas more secure from crime!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Virgle Osborne (R)

I am a member of the Douglas County Sheriffs Dept. Search and Rescue team. SAR is a passion of mine and law enforcement is a place where I draw a hard line on crime. We need MORE police not less. We need more drug enforcement as well as drug rehabilitation. All of these will contribute to the lessening of our homeless problem. We have to start at the root source of the issues of homelessness. Solving the cause of the problem will ultimately relieve the overall problem. We cannot let our beautiful area in southern Oregon be ran over with crime, drugs and homelessness. We need to fix this problem and we need to start now!

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

Virgle Osborne (R)

I look up to the leadership we were given by Ronald Reagan. We had a president that made us focus on America first and getting a job and being a working part of the community was more important than taking a free government handout.

Our allies were with us and we had a strong international presence. Our enemies respected us. Leading from the front is important and he did just that.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Virgle Osborne (R)

"How to win friends and Influence People" The book I would recommend

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

Virgle Osborne (R)

Honesty, Integrity and the willingness to represent ALL people in their constituency.

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

Virgle Osborne (R)

Hold true to God, your personal beliefs, the people you represent and the state.

Representing the people who put you in office is tantamount.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Virgle Osborne (R)

I would like to leave the legacy of a person who did not become the typical politician. Rather I want to be the person who got stuff done for their district. Created a better place to live for my constituents by being in the position they voted me to be in. I want to be a true leader of people reaching beyond partisanship and holding true to my beliefs.

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

Virgle Osborne (R)

Quality Control in a plywood mill in southern Oregon. Worked for 3 years before I moved on to another position in another company

What is your favorite book? Why?

Virgle Osborne (R)

"how to win friends and influence people"

Best book I ever read. In fact I have read it multiple times and it should be read by every young adult. It will teach you the basics to successful negotiation.

See also

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• Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2022

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