Jim Doherty

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Jim fully supports law enforcement and opposes Portland-style defunding. He'll fight for adequate funding, enhanced fentanyl penalties, and policies that keep our rural communities safe. Education Jim will cut regulations for childcare providers, support tax credits for businesses, and reduce costs so parents can afford to have and raise children in Rural Oregon. Environment / Energy Jim understands agriculture is our backbone. He'll protect water rights, cut red tape, and defend family farms while balancing conservation with economic vitality. Taxes / Budget Salem should too. Jim will vote against spending that exceeds revenue, support zero-based budgeting, and oppose new taxes on working families. Government Reform He'll fight for term limits, complete financial transparency, and an end to career politicians using public office for private profit. Environment / Energy Jim declared Oregon's first groundwater emergency as County Commissioner and he'll finish what he started in the legislature. Economy Jim will fight for local control, support our agricultural economy, protect property rights, and ensure Eastern Oregon's voice is finally heard. We need a fighter who understands rural life, not another insider. Education Jim will fight for transparency, parental input on curriculum, back-to-basics academics, and expanded trade and vocational education.