2022 Oregon Commissioner of Labor election
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 Results by county: Stephenson: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 80–85% Helt: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% | ||||||||||||||
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The 2022 Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries election was held on November 8, 2022, in order to elect the Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries. The election was held on a nonpartisan basis.
Incumbent Commissioner Val Hoyle did not seek reelection in order to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. Christina Stephenson was elected to succeed her, defeating former state representative Cheri Helt.
Primary election
The primary election was held on May 17, 2022. Since no candidate won a majority of the vote, the top two placing candidates advanced to the general election in November.
Candidates
- Aaron Baca, reforestation company owner[1]
- Brent Barker, real estate broker[1]
- Cheri Helt, former state representative[1]
- Chris Henry, truck driver and perennial candidate[2]
- Casey Kulla, Yamhill County commissioner[1]
- Robert Neuman, business manager[1]
- Christina Stephenson, lawyer[1]
Prior to the election, Chris Henry withdrew from the race and endorsed Christina Stephenson. However, his name remained on the ballot.[2]
While the position of Labor Commissioner is nonpartisan, Barker, Helt, and Neuman have run for office as Republicans, while Kulla and Stephenson are Democrats. Henry is a member of the Oregon Progressive Party.[3]
Results
Christina Stephenson
- 65–70%55–60%50–55%45–50%40–45%35–40%30–35%25–30%
Cheri Helt
- 35–40%30–35%25–30%
Casey Kulla
- 35–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Stephenson | 421,619 | 47.17% | ||
| Cheri Helt | 171,168 | 19.15% | ||
| Casey Kulla | 126,036 | 14.10% | ||
| Brent Barker | 101,576 | 11.36% | ||
| Robert Neuman | 32,331 | 3.62% | ||
| Chris Henry | 22,936 | 2.57% | ||
| Aaron Baca | 14,217 | 1.59% | ||
| Write-in | 3,922 | 0.44% | ||
| Total votes | 893,805 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Campaign
Although the position is nonpartisan, Stephenson was endorsed by Democratic Party officials, including gubernatorial nominee Tina Kotek and incumbent commissioner Val Hoyle. Helt was endorsed by Republican gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan and independent gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson.[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Stephenson | 916,455 | 60.74% | ||
| Cheri Helt | 582,609 | 38.61% | ||
| Write-in | 9,826 | 0.65% | ||
| Total votes | 1,508,890 | 100.00% | ||
By congressional district
Stephenson won 5 of 6 congressional districts, including one that elected a Republican.[7]
| District | Stephenson | Helt | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 69% | 30% | Suzanne Bonamici |
| 2nd | 45% | 54% | Cliff Bentz |
| 3rd | 75% | 25% | Earl Blumenauer |
| 4th | 61% | 38% | Peter DeFazio (117th Congress) |
| Val Hoyle (118th Congress) | |||
| 5th | 55% | 44% | Kurt Schrader (117th Congress) |
| Lori Chavez-DeRemer (118th Congress) | |||
| 6th | 59% | 41% | Andrea Salinas |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Withycombe, Claire (April 21, 2022). "Election 2022: Meet the candidates for Oregon labor commissioner". The Statesman Journal. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Manning, Rob (May 9, 2022). "Race for Oregon labor commissioner attracts candidates with legal, government experience". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "OR Commissioner of Labor - 2022". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "May 17, 2022, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. May 17, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Stephenson wins race to lead Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries". Oregon Public Broadcasting. November 8, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. November 8, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ https://twitter.com/elium2/status/1609706912844582912
