Max Williams

With Darlene Hooley out of the 5th CD race, the Republicans see a clear opportunity to rekindle some party strength in what many view as a solid blue state. The opening of the most competitive district in the state now gives the national Republican party some incentive to step into the state and save their party from drowning into the blue abyss.  read more »

Craig Campbell, the only prospective statewide candidate that has surfaced in past weeks, has told his lobby buddies he’s only “contemplating” the treasurer’s race until the party organization can find a different sacrificial lamb to take his place, as he has no interest in that position (or pay cut).

Certain law firms in Oregon are notorious hot beds of political activity. Stoel Rives produced retiring Attorney General Hardy Myers and the man who wants to succeed him, State Rep. Greg Macpherson. Former State Rep. Max Williams worked for Miller Nash during his days in the legislature. Tonkon Torp has lobbyist Jack Isselmann working the halls of the capital and Davis Wright Tremaine has lobbyist John DiLorenzo.