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Archive Home > 2007 > February > 11 > Rules might ease for unaffiliated candidates

Rules might ease for unaffiliated candidates

Westlund wants to repeal law hindering independent bids

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
February 11, 2007

SALEM - Tongue in cheek, you could call it the "Just in case he switches parties again" Act of 2007.

But state Sen. Ben Westlund, D-Tumalo, says he is simply trying to reopen the door for political independents who want to seek public office in Oregon.

He has introduced legislation to....

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