Last night as election results came in, and as I sipped my vodka tonic I couldn't help but be elated about many of the races around Oregon.

The good news first.

First of all, a huge win for the GLBT community. Tina Kotek won in House District 44. Kotek, an openly gay candidate, was in the race with two others. Kotek received over 50% of the vote. Way to go Tina!

Second. Oregon Supreme Court Position 6. Virginia Linder... way to go! She didn't get over 50% to get her elected, but she will be in a run-off with Roberts. We really need to get behind Linder for the general election. Congrats Virginia!

Now the disappointing news... for myself.

Diane Linn. I had a feeling this would happen, though I didn't want it to. Diane created a ripple across Oregon. That ripple spread throughout the United States. She made history. She stood up for basic fairness and civil rights in a way that no elected official has ever done here in Oregon.

Diane, you were so graceful on the news last night. Your words were beautiful. Thank you for everything you have done for our community. You will forever have a place in my mind.

In other news...
Teddy K. won the Democratic nomination for Oregon Governor. Not a surprise. I'm not thrilled, but he is the best shot we have and now we need to rally behind him for the general.

That's all for now. Maybe a bit more later on.

-GS

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