Oregon State Senate District 13 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Oregon, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Oregon State Senate District 13 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Oregon State Senate District 13

Aaron Woods defeated John Velez in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Aaron Woods (D / Working Families Party)	58.0	37,474
		John Velez (R / Independent Party)	41.9	27,045
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	69

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,588
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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?

John Velez (Republican, Independent)

No Tolls On Our Freeways/Highways without expanding & Improving our Roads.

Supporting Law Enforcement & Public Safety, while funding & demanding prosecution of repeat criminals

Ending the Homeless Crisis by separating those who fell on hard times.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

John Velez (Republican, Independent)

Oregonians passed Measure 110, and the democrat legislature created the rules to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of all drugs. The goal was to reduce drug overdoses and prevent homelessness. But the measure had some unintended consequences. One was that it neglected to fund the treatment centers it promised. Now, lawmakers are working to correct that mistake quickly. Without adequate funding, the centers will not be able to provide the mandatory services they are required to offer. This could lead to more people being homeless and addicted and ultimately result in more drug overdoses.

See also

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