Oregon Working Families Party

Fusion Passes the Oregon Legislature

Help Make Sure Gov. Kulongoski Signs it!

The Oregon state legislature has passed our fusion voting bill! Congratulations to all of us and thanks so much for the hard work you put in to make this happen.

But before we get too comfortable resting on our laurels, we’ve got to make sure that Governor Kulongoski actually signs it. And the latest rumor is that some political insiders are trying to persuade the Governor into vetoing the bill. (Read more here.) We need your help to make sure the Governor signs this crucial election reform, and we need it now.

Please contact the Governor and ask him to sign SB 326.

If you can, the most effective way to persuade him is with a personal hand-written letter. It’s old fashioned, but it works. So get out a piece of paper, a pen, and envelope, and a stamp. Address the envelope to the Governor:

Governor Kulongoski
160 State Capitol
900 Court Street
Salem, Oregon 97301-4047

Then just write a short, personal message asking him to sign SB 326. Here are some suggested talking points:

- More than one quarter of Oregon voters are not registered as Democrats or Republicans – and SB 326 will give us a way to have a role in the political process too.

- SB 326 will give all voters more information at the ballot about candidates and issues.

Writing a letter is best. If you can’t do that, call Gov. Kulongoski at (503) 378-4582 or email him by going to this website: http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/contact_us.shtml

After you've sent your letter, help spread the word! Send this page to your friends and family. Send them to this webpage:

http://action.workingfamiliesparty.org/t/95/content.jsp?content_KEY=2656