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Oregon's 2nd Congressional District
General Election Date
November 4, 2014
Primary Date
May 20, 2014
November 4 Election Winner:
Greg Walden Republican Party
Incumbent prior to election:
Greg Walden Republican Party
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Race Ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican[1]

Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe R[2]

Oregon U.S. House Elections
District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5
2014 U.S. Senate Elections
2014 U.S. House Elections
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The 2nd Congressional District of Oregon held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Greg Walden (R) defeated Aelea Christofferson (D) and Sharon Durbin (L) in the general election.

Walden defeated Dennis Linthicum in the Republican primary, and Christofferson defeated Charles Vulliet and Barney Spera in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2014.[3] The race was rated a "Safe Republican" contest by Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.[4]

Candidate Filing Deadline Primary Election General Election
March 11, 2014
May 20, 2014
November 4, 2014

Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Oregon generally utilizes a closed primary process. The selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members for presidential and legislative elections.[5][6]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

Voter registration: To vote in the primary, voters had to register by April 29, 2014. For the general election, the voter registration deadline was October 14, 2014.[7]

See also: Oregon elections, 2014

Incumbent: Heading into the election the incumbent was Greg Walden (R), who was first elected in 1998.

As of the 2010 redistricting cycle, Oregon's 2nd Congressional District was located in the eastern portion of the state. The district included Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler counties and a part of Josephine County.[8]


Candidates

General election candidates


May 20, 2014, primary results

Republican Party Republican Primary

Democratic Party Democratic Primary


Election results

General election

U.S. House, Oregon District 2 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngGreg Walden Incumbent 70.4% 202,374
     Democratic Aelea Christofferson 25.7% 73,785
     Libertarian Sharon Durbin 3.6% 10,491
     Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 0.3% 775
Total Votes 287,425
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Primary election

U.S. House, Oregon District 2 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngGreg Walden Incumbent 75.9% 62,957
Dennis Linthicum 24.1% 19,936
Total Votes 82,893
Source: Results via Associated Press
U.S. House, Oregon District 2 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAelea Christofferson 63.4% 23,752
Barney Spera 20.7% 7,766
Charles Vulliet 15.8% 5,934
Total Votes 37,452
Source: Results via Associated Press

Race background

Club for Growth

The Club for Growth announced in November 2013 that it would target incumbent Greg Walden (R) in 2014.[13]

Key votes

Below are important votes that Walden cast during the 113th Congress.

National security

DHS Appropriations

Yea3.png Walden voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[14]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Nay3.png Walden voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[14]

CISPA (2013)

Yea3.png Walden voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[15] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[14]

NDAA

Yea3.png Walden voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[14]

Economy

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Yea3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[16] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[17] Walden voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[18]

Nay3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[19] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Walden voted against HR 2775.[20]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Yea3.png Walden voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[14]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Yea3.png Walden voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[14]

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Yea3.png Walden voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[14]

Government affairs

HR 676

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

Yea3.png On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[21] Walden joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[22][23]

Campaign contributions

Greg Walden

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Walden’s reports.[24]

Dennis Linthicum

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Linthicum’s reports.[34]

District history

Candidate ballot access
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2012

District 2 incumbent Greg Walden (R) won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012.[37]

U.S. House, Oregon District 2 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Joyce Segers 29.1% 96,741
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngGreg Walden Incumbent 68.6% 228,043
     Libertarian Joe Tabor 2.1% 7,025
     Write-In N/A 0.1% 446
Total Votes 332,255
Source: Oregon Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Greg Walden won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joyce B. Segers (D) in the general election.[38]

U.S. House, Oregon District 2 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngGreg Walden incumbent 74.1% 206,245
     Democratic Joyce B. Segers 25.9% 72,173
Total Votes 278,418

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 HOUSE RACE RATINGS FOR AUGUST 8, 2014," accessed August 15, 2014
  2. ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2014 House Races," accessed August 15, 2014
  3. ↑ Associated Press, "Oregon - Summary Vote Results," May 20, 2014
  4. ↑ Roll Call, "2014 Election Race Ratings," accessed August 18, 2014
  5. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures,"State Primary Election Types," accessed October 4, 2024
  6. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State,"Frequently Asked Questions," accessed October 4, 2024
  7. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State Website, "Learn More About Voter Registration," accessed January 3, 2014
  8. ↑ Oregon Redistricting Map, "Map," accessed August 9, 2012
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Associated Press, "Oregon - Summary Vote Results," accessed May 20, 2014
  10. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results," accessed August 14, 2014
  11. ↑ Capital Press, "Walden may be challenged in GOP primary," accessed September 25, 2013
  12. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Vulliet," accessed October 30, 2013
  13. ↑ The Washington Post, "Now emboldened, conservative groups promise retribution for Republicans who stand in their way," November 4, 2013
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 Project Vote Smart, "Greg Walden Key Votes," accessed October 14, 2013
  15. ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
  16. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  17. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government shutdown: How we got here," accessed October 1, 2013
  18. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  19. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  20. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  21. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
  22. ↑ Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
  23. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
  24. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Greg Walden 2014 Summary reports," accessed October 28, 2013
  25. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed August 1, 2013
  26. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed July 30, 2013
  27. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 28, 2013
  28. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year-End Quarterly," accessed February 12, 2014
  29. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed April 21, 2014
  30. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Primary," accessed October 31, 2014
  31. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed October 31, 2014
  32. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 31, 2014
  33. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-General," accessed October 31, 2014
  34. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Linthicum 2014 Summary reports," May 19, 2014
  35. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year-End Quarterly," accessed February 12, 2014
  36. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed May 19, 2014
  37. ↑ Oregon Live, "2012 General Election Results," November 7, 2012
  38. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
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