Tim McCloud

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Tim McCloud

Republican Party

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Last election

May 21, 2024

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Tucson, Ariz.

Profession

Business development analyst

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Tim McCloud (Republican Party) ran for election for Oregon Secretary of State. He lost in the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.

Biography

Tim McCloud was born in Tucson, Arizona. McCloud's professional experience includes working as a business development analyst.

Elections

2024

See also: Oregon Secretary of State election, 2024

General election

General election for Oregon Secretary of State

Tobias Read defeated Dennis Linthicum and Nathalie Paravicini in the general election for Oregon Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tobias Read (D / Working Families Party / Independent Party)	54.4	1,166,447
		Dennis Linthicum (R / Constitution Party)	41.9	897,704
		Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green Party / Progressive Party)	3.6	76,170
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,011

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,142,332
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon Secretary of State

Tobias Read defeated James Manning, Jim Crary, Paul Damian Wells, and Dave Stauffer in the Democratic primary for Oregon Secretary of State on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tobias Read	69.4	303,089
		James Manning	22.3	97,427
		Jim Crary	3.7	16,340
		Paul Damian Wells	2.2	9,425
		Dave Stauffer	1.8	7,921
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	2,515

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 436,717
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon Secretary of State

Dennis Linthicum defeated Brent Barker and Tim McCloud in the Republican primary for Oregon Secretary of State on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dennis Linthicum	66.0	199,243
		Brent Barker	20.2	61,011
		Tim McCloud	13.0	39,109
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	2,560

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 301,923
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2022

See also: Oregon gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Oregon

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Oregon on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Kotek (D / Working Families Party)	47.0	917,074
		Christine Drazan (R)	43.5	850,347
		Betsy Johnson (Independent)	8.6	168,431
		Donice Smith (Constitution Party)	0.4	8,051
		R. Leon Noble (L)	0.4	6,867
		Paul Romero (Constitution Party of Oregon) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,113

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,952,883
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green Party / Progressive Party)
• Tom Cox (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Oregon

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Oregon on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Kotek	56.0	275,301
		Tobias Read	31.7	156,017
		Patrick Starnes	2.1	10,524
		George Carrillo	1.9	9,365
		Michael Trimble	1.0	5,000
		John Sweeney	0.9	4,193
		Julian Bell	0.8	3,926
		Wilson Bright	0.5	2,316
		Dave Stauffer	0.5	2,302
		Ifeanyichukwu Diru	0.4	1,780
	Submit photo	Keisha Merchant	0.4	1,755
	Submit photo	Genevieve Wilson	0.3	1,588
		Michael Cross	0.3	1,342
	Submit photo	David Beem	0.3	1,308
		Peter Hall	0.2	982
		Other/Write-in votes	2.8	13,746

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 491,445
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Peter Winter (D)
• Casey Kulla (D)
• Nicholas Kristof (D)
• Dave Lavinsky (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Oregon

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Oregon on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christine Drazan	22.5	85,255
		Bob Tiernan	17.5	66,089
		Stan Pulliam	10.9	41,123
		Bridget Barton	10.8	40,886
		Bud Pierce	8.7	32,965
		Marc Thielman	7.9	30,076
		Kerry McQuisten	7.6	28,727
	Submit photo	Bill Sizemore	3.5	13,261
		Jessica Gomez	2.6	9,970
		Tim McCloud	1.2	4,400
		Nick Hess	1.1	4,287
		Court Boice	1.1	4,040
		Brandon Merritt	1.0	3,615
	Submit photo	Reed Christensen	0.8	3,082
		Amber Richardson	0.5	1,924
		Raymond Baldwin	0.1	459
		David Burch	0.1	406
	Submit photo	John Presco	0.0	174
		Stefan Strek	0.0	171
		Other/Write-in votes	2.0	7,407

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,317
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Darin Harbick (R)
• John Fosdick III (R)
• Jim Huggins (R)

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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Tim McCloud completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCloud'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.

Business Development Analyst for U.S. Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer. Former Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commissioner and Chair. Former County Compensation Board member. Municipal programs administrator and constituency services experience. Nonprofit programs administration leadership. Family-oriented American.

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 will fight to lower costs of living burdens for Oregonian households and provide relief from the pressure of economic inflation.
• I will work to increase access to new industries and employment with opportunities for livable wages, as well as a return to quality student education and increasing graduation rates.
• I will advocate for balanced government and a balanced government budget. I will enact new limitations on the use of the Emergency Act by a Governor to prevent future circumvention of the legislation, the Oregon Constitution, and the people of Oregon.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transportation, agriculture, business, industry, public safety, public education, environment, and water resources.

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

Integrity, honesty, voter-centered policy outcomes; capable of public stewardship; able to unify and inspire.

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

I have background in finding solutions to big problems. In business, nonprofit, and public administration roles, I have had success in bridging the gap between diverse groups and positions, while focusing on the strengths of individuals instead of differences. I have demonstrated an ability to operate on a lean financial budget, and I am focused on listening voters and Oregonian values.

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

I was a clerk for the high school librarian. I was 16 or 17, and it lasted about 3 months.

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

The Living End- Prisoner of Society

What do you love most about your state?

Because it used to be (and can be again) one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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

Mental and behavioral health, drug addiction, homelessness, housing, Measure 110, regional specialized health services, student achievement rates, water rights and usage.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

Following natural disasters or acts of terror.

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Tim McCloud campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Oregon Secretary of State	Lost primary	$232	$50
2022	Governor of Oregon	Lost primary	$4,192	$3,403
Grand total			$4,424	$3,453
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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