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cycle=2022&id-ORS2

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www.populationu.com/us/oregon-population

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Based on the opinion polls and history of demographics and voting in Oregon, I believe that Ron Wyden will continue to hold the senate position in Oregon for his 27th year.

Wyden is currently ahead of Perkins by 11%. Based on the history of Oregon senate voting, the odds are in favor of the democratic candidate. In the last 20 years, the republican party has only won 2 senate races in the state of Oregon.

The demographics also support the democratic party in Oregon. Oregon has more educated women than men who are likely to support the idea of pro-choice and women tend to vote more than men. Though, the white population takes up more than 80% of the population, this might skew the results in a different direction because white people are less
likely to worry about choosing a senator that represents equality. I think this race might be close but overall I feel as though Ron Wyden will win based on what we know about the history and demographics of voters in Oregon.

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Public opinion poll:
- Wyden 51%
- Perkins 40%
(analyzed 73 pools, 77% called correctly, affiliated with professional polling organization: NCPP/AAPOR/Roper)
Spending money:
- planned parenthood votes (liberal group): $8 opposing Perkins, sierra club
- independent action (liberal group): $10 supporting Wyden
Oregon's electoral elections (2020):
- Biden: 56.9%
- Trump: 40.79
- Biden takes all 7 electoral college votes
Endorsements:
- no endorsements
Issues:
- Abortion laws are the largest issue in this race
Wyden - pro-choice
Perkins - pro-life without a federal abortion law

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Voter turnout (General 2020):
- Total Registered Voters: 2,951,428
- Total Votes Cast: 2,317,965
- % of Turnout: 78.50%
Voter registration laws:
- Oregon driver's license, permit, or ID card number issued by the Oregon DMV
- ID is not required in Oregon unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election

- Must register 21 days before elections (by mail)

A U.S. citizen

A resident of Oregon

At least 16 years old to register and 18 years old by election day to vote

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- median age is 39.1 years of age
- 50.5% females and 49.5% males within current population
- 61% of the population is affiliated with a Christian based faith

White: 82.59%

Black or African American: 1.89%

Asian: 4.50%

Native American: 1.09%

- average household income is $65,667 (2020)

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A senior U.S. Senator for Oregon since 1996. "The country has problems. And Ron Wyden has comprehensive, bipartisan proposals for fixing them."- Washington Post

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- advocates for net neutrality, protecting private data, and expanding rural broadband
- supports solutions to tackle the climate crisis and protect natural spaces and wildlife
- wants to ensure healthcare for all Americans
- supports increasing transparency and ensure accountability within the intelligence community
- supports mail-in voting practices
- wants to increase college affordability, expand the American Opportunity Tax Credit and simplify student loans

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Ran for office before and lost in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 for U.S. Senate. Is endorsed by Donald Trump and supports Q-Anon conspiracy theories.

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- supports law enforcement officials
- against raising the debt ceiling
- against regulations on managing natural resources
- supports the Term Limits Pledge so, no more than 12 years of service, combined between both Houses of Congress
- wants complete election transparency
- against Critical Race Theory and Gender Identity being taught in schools and supports the right of parents to be involved
- complete medical freedom (i.e. vaccines, masks)
- supports securing borders
- 100% Pro-Life

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Candidates:

Republican- Jo Rae Perkins
Democratic- Ron Wyden (incumbent)