State Senator Dallas Heard (R-Winston) was elected chair of the Oregon Republican Party by a vote of 74 to 52 at a biennial convention of the ORP in which elections of officers is held.

In his acceptance speech, Heard said, “Now the real work begins for me. And for you. Hold me accountable.” Heard, age 36, will be the face of a party that is seeking to attract younger voters.

Outgoing Chair Bill Currier graciously stepped down. "I wouldn't do anything differently."

Former State Senator Herman Baertschigger was elected vice-chair.


--Staff Reports

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