Ken Spain

Erickson without GOP endorsement for now, but still has Party support

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

With uncertainty about whether Mike Erickson will be the sole GOP candidate wading into District 5 waters, one of the big questions in the days and weeks to come is whether the Republican Party apparatus pledges its full support to Erickson’s campaign.

Erickson Thanks Hooley While Anticipating Change

Mike Erickson commented today on Rep. Hooley’s announcement, thanking the Congresswoman for her service while advancing his message of bringing new ideas to Washington.

“I would like to thank Darlene Hooley for her service to our state. I appreciate her commitment to the people of Oregon and extend my best wishes to her and her family in the years ahead,” Erickson said. read more »

GOP confident in picking up Hooley seat

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

Republicans involved in the District 5 race see Hooley’s retirement as a clear opportunity.

“The race was going to be competitive before Darlene Hooley’s retirement and it is going to be competitive now,” said NRCC spokesman Ken Spain.

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