Thomas Griffin (Oregon)

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Thomas Griffin

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Portland, Ore.

Profession

Driver

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Thomas Griffin (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 2. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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Biography

Griffin was born on March 28, 1988, in Portland, Oregon. He has worked as a driver and houseman. Griffin has led musical and haunted house productions and has been affiliated with the Bonsai Society.

Elections

2020

See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oregon State Senate District 2

Art Robinson defeated Jerry Allen and Thomas Griffin in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Art Robinson (R / Constitution Party)	64.0	48,627
		Jerry Allen (D / Working Families Party)	33.6	25,559
		Thomas Griffin (L)	2.3	1,720
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	124

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,030
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 2

Jerry Allen advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 2 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Allen	97.4	9,000
		Other/Write-in votes	2.6	237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,237
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 2

Art Robinson defeated Jolee Wallace and Jordan Lawson in the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 2 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Art Robinson	54.1	12,138
	Submit photo	Jolee Wallace	43.3	9,698
		Jordan Lawson	2.2	483
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	97

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,416
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Simon Hare (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Oregon State Senate District 2

Thomas Griffin advanced from the Libertarian convention for Oregon State Senate District 2 on July 6, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Thomas Griffin (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Thomas Griffin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Griffin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a constitutional minarchist who grew up in a small logging town in eastern Oregon called Lakeview. I work in hospitality and have spent some time touring southern Oregon with local bands which is where I discovered I enjoy reading law(copyright). I practice bonsai and amateur blacksmithing as hobbies, and I'm interested in dialogue about humanity colonizing space as a solution to the population cap.

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?

• Liberty and Justice
• Make Oregon Great Again
• Make Bedrooms Private Again

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The consititution and holding the leadership of our state accountable as oath honoring servants of the people. Conserving the remaining old growth while exploring options that keep us energy independent. No gun restrictions.

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

Going a step further than my father, Andrew G. Eggleston Sr., is the best way I can honor him for all that he has given not just to me but to the community and state of Oregon, as well as the Libertarian Party.

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

Loyalty,

Forbearance,
Heartihood,
Liberality,
Davidic Ethic,

Honor.

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

I enjoy reading law and politics in general, and I genuinely have a desire to serve community, state and country. I'm an optimistic problem solver with patience in spades, and above all else I value trust, truth and communication as the basis for a life of freedom.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to reduce our government in the direction of a minarchist Night Watchman State guided by the constitution. Conserve the Redwoods and advance nuclear power. Disolve the sanctuary state. Consider a space program.

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

I remember the first Clinton scandal from when I was still single digits old.

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

I worked as a houseman for a resort and co-owned a productions and promotions company on the side that was fairly successful for a short period of time.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Tao is Silent by Raymond M. Smullyan was an entertaining interpretation. I'm also fond of Piers Anthony for fantasy and Elizabeth Moon for Sci-fi.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Commander Shepard

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sugar by System of a Down

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

Clearly that could be beneficial but we also do not restrict voting only to the informed, nor should we restrict leadership by merit of ability to speak and write the language of law fluently. The requirements are intentionally residency based.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Independent

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

If they ask me to, I will serve.

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

If the people want me then I will serve them.

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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

Vacant

District 27

Anthony Broadman (D)

District 28

Diane Linthicum (R)

District 29

Todd Nash (R)

District 30

Mike McLane (R)

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