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“Basic Rights Oregon played a critical role in my campaign to replace Karen Minnis in the state legislature.  Your help allowed me to reach thousands of voters and get my message out on the airwaves.  I’m proud to stand up for basic rights.”

– Representative-Elect Nick Kahl, House
District 49

“The Mayoral race was a year long and hard fought for the future of Eugene.  Although my opponent spent a half a million dollars, I had the leadership and people power of Basic Rights Oregon – canvassing, calling, organizing, and raising money.  Victory is sweet! Thank you BRO.”

– Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy

“Basic Rights Oregon provided tremendous support to my campaign.  And together we’ve made history.  I am proud to be the only out-bisexual Secretary of State in the nation.  Oregon is lucky to have such a strong and vibrant organization dedicated to advancing the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.”

– Kate Brown, Secretary of State-Elect

Elections Volunteers in September & October: 230

Volunteer hours:  1,469

Calls placed from Portland office: 23,415

Voterguides distributed: 56,000

Endorsement requests: 99

Endorsements granted: 40

Races WON: 36

WIN rate: 90%

Pro-equality state legislators up for re-election: 35

Number of who LOST to an anti-equality candidate: 0

Pro-equality challengers who will replace anti-equality
incumbents: 5

Fair-minded lawmakers elected to a higher office: 6

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