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A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

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I stand for leadership that carries responsibility, not power,
honoring those who came before and pushing forward with purpose.

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the issues

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meet MELISSA

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Community Over Corporations

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Oregon Thrives on Small Businesses

Education isn’t One Size Fits All

Pro-Choice & Pro-Family
All Families

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Fighting for Families
to Thrive

As a wife of a disabled veteran, mother, and small business owner, I know first-hand what it means to live and work in the current economy. I aim to fuse an authentic connection between the working class and the government.

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