Caudle-Scott Race Ranked Among Oregon's Top-10 This Year

Esteemed Northwest political journalist Randy Stapilus of the Ridenbaugh Press takes a look at the 75 contests that will decide the fate of the 2007 Oregon Legislature (15 in the Senate, 60 in the House) and picks out the 10 "top legislative races in the state, weighing closeness, intensity and significance." Among them is Mike Caudle's campaign against House Majority Leader Wayne Scott in House District 39, which encompasses Oregon City, Canby and surrounding Clackamas County.

House District 39, incumbent Wayne Scott, R-Canby; Mike Caudle, D-Oregon City. This is the most debatable of the 10, possibly a reach … and yet there’s something in some of the poll numbers and other analysis that suggests the possibility of an upset. Scott, the House majority leader, has not had problems holding this seat until now, and he may well romp to another win in November. But there’s something about the sheer intensity of the Caudle campaign that gives us pause.

If you are interested in helping us keep up the "sheer intensity" Stapilus talks about, please make a contribution, sign up to volunteer, or plan an event today. As you can see, we are continuing to build momentum in this race.

Mike Caudle, the Democratic challenger to House Majority Leader Wayne Scott (R-Canby), raised more than $20,000 – including more than $10,000 in cash contributions – during the campaign finance filing period ending on September 1 according to records filed today with the Secretary of State’s elections division.

Caudle, an educator at Clackamas Community College, received contributions from more than 100 supporters over the three-month fundraising window. The median donation during this period was $25 and nearly a third of his cash contributions were made online.

“I have been amazed by the grassroots support I have seen in the last few months,” commented Caudle. “Every time someone gives $5, $10 or $50 to my campaign I want to redouble my efforts to bring change to Oregon this year.”

Polling released by the Caudle campaign last month showed him in a statistical dead-heat with Rep. Scott after positive and negative statements were read about both candidates.

So please help us capitalize on this great opportunity to knock off Salem's chief obstructionist, Rep. Scott, and show your support today by making a contribution, signing up to volunteer, or planing an event.