We had hoped by now that our nation would have moved on from the poison of the 2020 presidential election.
With the challenge of recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages driving up consumer costs, an increase in violent crime, a lack of housing and abortion rights at risk, there are plenty of public policy issues for voters to dissect.
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U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat, represents the 1st Congressional District.
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is a Democrat who represents Oregon.
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