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Randall Edwards (politician)
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Randall Edwards is an American politician who most recently served as the state treasurer
of the state of Oregon
. A Democrat
, Edwards was elected as treasurer in 2000, and reelected in 2004, after serving two terms in the Oregon Legislative Assembly
. He served as a manager and senior advisor at the state treasury from 1992–1996, and was an International Trade Analyst for the U.S. Commerce Department
.
, USA, but spent much of his childhood in Walla Walla, Washington
, where his father, Tom Edwards, a history professor, took a position on the faculty of Whitman College
and his mother continued her 20-year career as a public school teacher.
The young Edwards showed little interest in politics, and although described as bright and popular, but reserved, shunned the attention of involvement in student government. He applied himself, instead, to his studies, and pursuit of competitive tennis, and mastery of classical cello. His father would later comment to the press that he had never imagined that his son would ever take to the rough and tumble world of politics. "Over the years, as a college professor, I tried to get people interested in politics, but they rejected it," said the retired professor, now living near his son in Portland. "What I didn't realize was that one of my own children would do what I was trying to get my students to do."
, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in economics, before joining U.S. Senator Bob Packwood's
constituent services staff in Washington, D.C.
, and working on agricultural issues. There, he met Julia Brim, a Packwood press aide, who would become his wife.
Edwards took a job at the Commerce Department, working on timber management policy, and attended George Washington University
at night, earning an MBA in 1990.
, her hometown, and where they still make their home with their three children. She continued to work on Senator Packwood's staff for one more year, then managed Craig Berkman's unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign. Edwards took a position on Oregon State Treasurer
Jim Hill's
staff. Julia Brim-Edwards, is a deputy director for state government and public affairs for Nike, Inc.
and former Portland Public Schools co-chair.
. In 1996, he sought nomination to the open seat for the 15th District in the state House of Representatives
. The incumbent, Lisa Naito, had chosen not to seek reelection.
He was challenged in the Democratic
primary
by Steve March, 49, a senior management auditor for Multnomah County
and part-time college teacher, and Harry D. Ainsworth, 32, a lawyer.
Edwards secured the nomination with 2,587 votes to March's 2,245 and Ainsworth's 815, going on to face Republican Mark Lewis,
whom he defeated 12,998 to 5,697.
Bucking his own party's leadership and in a move opposed by then Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber
, and drawing the ire of the Oregon Education Association
, Edwards inserted a provision in a school funding bill which required audits of school districts' classification of students. Since state support doubles for students with disabilities, and includes extra funds for certain other types of students, the proposal was sought to insure such students were counted accurately.
Edwards regained the confidence of pro-education activists when he cast the sole dissenting vote in a 7-to-1 decision by the Revenue Committee to add U.S.$67 million in additional tax cuts to Measure 50, being referred to the voters in an election for which ballots had already gone out. The referendum was intended to reverse even deeper cuts which had been enacted by Measure 47
the previous November. The committee action was taken under threat by anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore
to withdraw his support from Measure 50, which already granted $804 million in tax relief. Sizemore said he was prepared kill the measure with a last minute advertising blitz, if the additional cuts were not approved. Edwards objected on the grounds that any increase in Measure 50's cuts would require too great a curtailment of government services, especially in educati
on.
By the end of his first legislative session, despite being not only a newcomer, but a member of the minority party, he had, in fact, gained a reputation as an effective pro-education politician, being described as a "virtual education bill machine." But he not only wrote legislation, but managed to get much of it passed, making few, if any, long-term political enemies. He was willing to take stands differing with fellow Portland Democrat Chris Beck on methods for funding the state park system, and by pushing for higher funding for education than was included in the Governor's proposed budget. "I've made education my top issue in the session," Edwards said in an interview after the close of the session. "It's the top issue in my district and the top issue in the state."
His committee assignments for the session included seats on both the Judiciary and Rules committees and membership on the Education subcommittee of Ways and Means.
Edwards co-sponsored a bill with State Senator Randy Miller (Republican-Lake Oswego
) to put a cap on public school class sizes in kindergarten and primary grades (K-6),
after supporting a measure to expand the charter school program over his stated reservations that their existence was necessitated by a failure to provide adequate funding to public schools.
The legislature's work, of course, was not limited to education issues. With Representative Jim Hill, (Republican-Hillsboro
), Randall introduced a bill to require the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners to make a broad range of information about the state's physicians available online. Included would have been complaints filed against a doctor through a hospital peer review committee or internal review board, the Oregon Health Division or the state medical board, as well as pending malpractice claims.
He also joined a bipartisan coalition of 17 Democrats and 11 Republicans in sponsoring a ballot referrendum that would require a three-fifths majority vote to pass constitutional amendments by initiative. The second-term legislator also sought to defuse a particularly controversial "defense of marriage" amendment to the state constitution then under consideration by offering an alternative measure which stripped from it language which also would have overturned an earlier court decision granting spousal benefits to same-sex partners of state employees. His attempt at compromise failed, the original referrendum passed, and was approved by voters the following year.
In 2000, he got his chance, when Hill was prevented by law from running for a third term, and announced his candidacy for governor. Edwards' colleagues in the Democratic party considered Edwards a clear favorite in the primary campaign, challenged only by Gary Bruebaker, a Deputy Treasurer with no prior political experience. It turned out, however, to be a race that went down to the wire, remaining too close to call throughout election night, and automatically triggering a two-month long hand recount. Ultimately, Edwards prevailed, defeating Bruebaker by a mere 470 votes statewide, 152,071 to 151,601.
John Kvistad, a small-business owner from Tigard, who had been elected to three terms on the Metro
governing council, was nominated Edwards' Republican opponent. During the general election campaign, Edwards emphasizing his financial and legislative experience, stressing the importance of the State Treasurer's role in funding education. He presented a plan to create a $100 million capital bond fund for school construction projects. Kvistad countered by pointing out Edwards' lack of experience outside of the public sector, and reminding voters of his own management background in both business and government. He promised to improve the state's credit rating and implement a program to assist first-time home buyers. He was especially critical of Edwards' votes to increase the state's debt to fund schools.
The campaign became contentious, particularly between the two major party candidates, a prime example being a debate between the candidates which was the occasion for some sharp exchanges. At the event, sponsored by the City Club of Portland
, Edwards claimed his Republican challenger had "no plan" and was underqualified for the office. Kvistad accused Edwards of exaggerating his financial experience, and attacked Edwards' school construction bond proposal, firing off the barb, "Instead of putting you in the state treasurer's office, maybe we need to put you in Consumer Credit Counseling Service." Edwards responded that the treasurer had an obligation to address the issue of school financing as one of Oregon's most critical concerns. Looking Kvistad straight in the eye, he added, "You don't support helping our public schools."
The final result was a decisive win for Edwards in a race that had been joined by Constitution Party
nominee Carlos Luceros, a computer software consultant who wanted to invest even more of the state's resources in education; Libertarian
Mitchell T. Shults, an Intel executive who ran on a platform of reduced state spending, sale of state owned lands, and reform of the state employees' retirement system; and Leonard Zack of the Reform Party
, a food service worker whose campaign centered on environmental issues. Edwards received 705,273 votes, a majority of the 1,403,607 cast and 111,862 more than Kvistad, his nearest challenger at 593,411.
in downtown Portland on January 1, 2001, Edwards, at age 39, was sworn in as the youngest State Treasurer to take office in Oregon in at least fifty years.
The record of his predecessor in the office would be difficult to meet, let alone exceed. During Hill's two terms in office, the treasury's investments had increased in value by nearly 150 percent, and debt had been decreased 25 percent. But change was on the horizon, and not for the better. Edwards faced a host of difficult issues, including an economic slowdown well underway in the state, the potential downgrade of the state's credit rating, and serious reductions in federal contributions to the state's revenues.
By 2003, two years into his first term, as what the state's chief economist Tom Potiowsky described as a "jobless recovery
" continued to drag on, Edwards was coping with announcements of staggering state budget shortfalls, focing the legislature to make deep cuts in services, and increase both taxes and borrowing.
nominee Carole D. Weingarden, and Libertarian
Mitch Shults. The final tally was Edwards, 889,974; Caton, 688,551; Shults, 52,819; and Weingarden, 49,875.
Oregon State Treasurer
The Oregon State Treasurer is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, elected by statewide vote to serve a four year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor...
of the state of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. A Democrat
Democratic Party of Oregon
The Democratic Party of Oregon, based in Portland, is the official Oregon affiliate of the United States Democratic Party. It is recognized by the state of Oregon as a major political party, along with the Oregon Republican Party...
, Edwards was elected as treasurer in 2000, and reelected in 2004, after serving two terms in the Oregon Legislative Assembly
Oregon Legislative Assembly
The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the state legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. The Legislative Assembly is bicameral, consisting of an upper and lower house: the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives, with 60 members elected to...
. He served as a manager and senior advisor at the state treasury from 1992–1996, and was an International Trade Analyst for the U.S. Commerce Department
United States Department of Commerce
The United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903...
.
Childhood
Edwards was born in Eugene, OregonEugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
, USA, but spent much of his childhood in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla is the largest city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 31,731 at the 2010 census...
, where his father, Tom Edwards, a history professor, took a position on the faculty of Whitman College
Whitman College
Whitman College is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, residential undergraduate liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, Washington. Initially founded as a seminary by a territorial legislative charter in 1859, the school became a four year degree granting institution in 1883...
and his mother continued her 20-year career as a public school teacher.
The young Edwards showed little interest in politics, and although described as bright and popular, but reserved, shunned the attention of involvement in student government. He applied himself, instead, to his studies, and pursuit of competitive tennis, and mastery of classical cello. His father would later comment to the press that he had never imagined that his son would ever take to the rough and tumble world of politics. "Over the years, as a college professor, I tried to get people interested in politics, but they rejected it," said the retired professor, now living near his son in Portland. "What I didn't realize was that one of my own children would do what I was trying to get my students to do."
College
Edwards went on to Colorado CollegeColorado College
The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell...
, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in economics, before joining U.S. Senator Bob Packwood's
Bob Packwood
Robert William "Bob" Packwood is a U.S. politician from Oregon and a member of the Republican Party. He resigned from the United States Senate, under threat of expulsion, in 1995 after allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and assault of women emerged.-Early life and career:Packwood was born in...
constituent services staff in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and working on agricultural issues. There, he met Julia Brim, a Packwood press aide, who would become his wife.
Edwards took a job at the Commerce Department, working on timber management policy, and attended George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
at night, earning an MBA in 1990.
Return to Oregon
In 1992, Edwards and his wife, moved to Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, her hometown, and where they still make their home with their three children. She continued to work on Senator Packwood's staff for one more year, then managed Craig Berkman's unsuccessful gubernatorial campaign. Edwards took a position on Oregon State Treasurer
Oregon State Treasurer
The Oregon State Treasurer is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, elected by statewide vote to serve a four year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor...
Jim Hill's
Jim Hill (Oregon politician)
Jim Hill is an attorney, financial consultant, and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served two terms as Oregon State Treasurer from January 4, 1993 to January 1, 2001.-Education and personal:...
staff. Julia Brim-Edwards, is a deputy director for state government and public affairs for Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
and former Portland Public Schools co-chair.
1996 elections
Edwards' first elective office was as a member of the Oregon Legislative AssemblyOregon Legislative Assembly
The Oregon Legislative Assembly is the state legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. The Legislative Assembly is bicameral, consisting of an upper and lower house: the Senate, whose 30 members are elected to serve four-year terms; and the House of Representatives, with 60 members elected to...
. In 1996, he sought nomination to the open seat for the 15th District in the state House of Representatives
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
. The incumbent, Lisa Naito, had chosen not to seek reelection.
He was challenged in the Democratic
Democratic Party of Oregon
The Democratic Party of Oregon, based in Portland, is the official Oregon affiliate of the United States Democratic Party. It is recognized by the state of Oregon as a major political party, along with the Oregon Republican Party...
primary
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
by Steve March, 49, a senior management auditor for Multnomah County
Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Though smallest in area, it is the most populous as its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city...
and part-time college teacher, and Harry D. Ainsworth, 32, a lawyer.
Edwards secured the nomination with 2,587 votes to March's 2,245 and Ainsworth's 815, going on to face Republican Mark Lewis,
whom he defeated 12,998 to 5,697.
First term in Oregon House
As a freshman legislator, Edwards introduced a 1997 bill empowering local governments to double traffic fines in school zones, and preventing judges from reducing the penalties. Modeled after similar legislation applying to construction zones, the bill passed and was signed into law the same year.Bucking his own party's leadership and in a move opposed by then Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber
John Kitzhaber
John Albert Kitzhaber is the 37th Governor of Oregon. He served as the 35th Governor of Oregon from 1995 to 2003 and became the first person to be elected to the office three times when he was re-elected to a non-consecutive third term in 2010...
, and drawing the ire of the Oregon Education Association
Oregon Education Association
The Oregon Education Association is the largest public education employees' union in the U.S. state of Oregon, representing more than 46,000 teachers and classified personnel. It has local affiliates in each of the state's 199 public school districts, and 8 community colleges...
, Edwards inserted a provision in a school funding bill which required audits of school districts' classification of students. Since state support doubles for students with disabilities, and includes extra funds for certain other types of students, the proposal was sought to insure such students were counted accurately.
Edwards regained the confidence of pro-education activists when he cast the sole dissenting vote in a 7-to-1 decision by the Revenue Committee to add U.S.$67 million in additional tax cuts to Measure 50, being referred to the voters in an election for which ballots had already gone out. The referendum was intended to reverse even deeper cuts which had been enacted by Measure 47
Oregon Ballot Measure 47 (1996)
Ballot Measure 47 was an initiative in the U.S. state of Oregon that passed in 1996, affecting the assessment of property taxes and instituting a double majority provision for tax legislation...
the previous November. The committee action was taken under threat by anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore
Bill Sizemore
Bill Sizemore is a political activist in Redmond, Oregon, United States. Sizemore has never held elected office, but has nonetheless been a major political figure in Oregon since the 1990s. He is considered one of the main proponents of the Oregon tax revolt, a movement that seeks to reduce taxes...
to withdraw his support from Measure 50, which already granted $804 million in tax relief. Sizemore said he was prepared kill the measure with a last minute advertising blitz, if the additional cuts were not approved. Edwards objected on the grounds that any increase in Measure 50's cuts would require too great a curtailment of government services, especially in educati
on.
By the end of his first legislative session, despite being not only a newcomer, but a member of the minority party, he had, in fact, gained a reputation as an effective pro-education politician, being described as a "virtual education bill machine." But he not only wrote legislation, but managed to get much of it passed, making few, if any, long-term political enemies. He was willing to take stands differing with fellow Portland Democrat Chris Beck on methods for funding the state park system, and by pushing for higher funding for education than was included in the Governor's proposed budget. "I've made education my top issue in the session," Edwards said in an interview after the close of the session. "It's the top issue in my district and the top issue in the state."
1998 reelection and second term
Randall ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections, and was reelected to a second term as state representative. When the legislature convened the following year, the agenda already included a large number of education-related issues, many steeped in controversy. Bills carried over, or already announced to be introduced included measures relating to charter schools, discipline, accountability for performance and class size, and spending on education was shaping up to be a big fight.His committee assignments for the session included seats on both the Judiciary and Rules committees and membership on the Education subcommittee of Ways and Means.
Edwards co-sponsored a bill with State Senator Randy Miller (Republican-Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego is a city located primarily in Clackamas County in the U.S. state of Oregon. Small portions of the city are also located in neighboring Multnomah and Washington counties. Located south of Portland surrounding the Oswego Lake, the town was founded in 1847 and incorporated as Oswego in...
) to put a cap on public school class sizes in kindergarten and primary grades (K-6),
after supporting a measure to expand the charter school program over his stated reservations that their existence was necessitated by a failure to provide adequate funding to public schools.
The legislature's work, of course, was not limited to education issues. With Representative Jim Hill, (Republican-Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County. Lying in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city is home to many high-technology companies, such as Intel, that compose what has become known as the...
), Randall introduced a bill to require the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners to make a broad range of information about the state's physicians available online. Included would have been complaints filed against a doctor through a hospital peer review committee or internal review board, the Oregon Health Division or the state medical board, as well as pending malpractice claims.
He also joined a bipartisan coalition of 17 Democrats and 11 Republicans in sponsoring a ballot referrendum that would require a three-fifths majority vote to pass constitutional amendments by initiative. The second-term legislator also sought to defuse a particularly controversial "defense of marriage" amendment to the state constitution then under consideration by offering an alternative measure which stripped from it language which also would have overturned an earlier court decision granting spousal benefits to same-sex partners of state employees. His attempt at compromise failed, the original referrendum passed, and was approved by voters the following year.
2000 elections
Edwards had his eye on the State Treasurer's post from the time he had worked as then Treasurer Jim Hill's legislative adviser from 1992 to 1996. "When I worked in the treasurer's office, I thought that this could be a job I could do," Edwards told the Oregonian in 2001, "I was intrigued and impressed with what the job entailed."In 2000, he got his chance, when Hill was prevented by law from running for a third term, and announced his candidacy for governor. Edwards' colleagues in the Democratic party considered Edwards a clear favorite in the primary campaign, challenged only by Gary Bruebaker, a Deputy Treasurer with no prior political experience. It turned out, however, to be a race that went down to the wire, remaining too close to call throughout election night, and automatically triggering a two-month long hand recount. Ultimately, Edwards prevailed, defeating Bruebaker by a mere 470 votes statewide, 152,071 to 151,601.
John Kvistad, a small-business owner from Tigard, who had been elected to three terms on the Metro
Metro (Oregon regional government)
Metro, formerly known as Metropolitan Service District, is the regional governmental agency for the Oregon portion of the Portland metropolitan area...
governing council, was nominated Edwards' Republican opponent. During the general election campaign, Edwards emphasizing his financial and legislative experience, stressing the importance of the State Treasurer's role in funding education. He presented a plan to create a $100 million capital bond fund for school construction projects. Kvistad countered by pointing out Edwards' lack of experience outside of the public sector, and reminding voters of his own management background in both business and government. He promised to improve the state's credit rating and implement a program to assist first-time home buyers. He was especially critical of Edwards' votes to increase the state's debt to fund schools.
The campaign became contentious, particularly between the two major party candidates, a prime example being a debate between the candidates which was the occasion for some sharp exchanges. At the event, sponsored by the City Club of Portland
City Club of Portland
The City Club of Portland is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic organization based in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was organized in 1916 by a small group of men who began meeting in a downtown Portland restaurant to discuss the city's public institutions and government...
, Edwards claimed his Republican challenger had "no plan" and was underqualified for the office. Kvistad accused Edwards of exaggerating his financial experience, and attacked Edwards' school construction bond proposal, firing off the barb, "Instead of putting you in the state treasurer's office, maybe we need to put you in Consumer Credit Counseling Service." Edwards responded that the treasurer had an obligation to address the issue of school financing as one of Oregon's most critical concerns. Looking Kvistad straight in the eye, he added, "You don't support helping our public schools."
The final result was a decisive win for Edwards in a race that had been joined by Constitution Party
Constitution Party of Oregon
The Constitution Party of Oregon is a political party organized as a minor party pursuant to state election law, and recognized by the State of Oregon as a state-wide nominating party....
nominee Carlos Luceros, a computer software consultant who wanted to invest even more of the state's resources in education; Libertarian
Libertarian Party of Oregon
The Libertarian Party of Oregon is a political party representing the national Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is organized as a minor party for state election law, and recognized by the Oregon as a state-wide nominating party....
Mitchell T. Shults, an Intel executive who ran on a platform of reduced state spending, sale of state owned lands, and reform of the state employees' retirement system; and Leonard Zack of the Reform Party
Reform Party of the United States of America
The Reform Party of the United States of America is a political party in the United States, founded in 1995 by Ross Perot...
, a food service worker whose campaign centered on environmental issues. Edwards received 705,273 votes, a majority of the 1,403,607 cast and 111,862 more than Kvistad, his nearest challenger at 593,411.
First term as treasurer
In a ceremony at the Gus Solomon Federal CourthouseGus J. Solomon United States Courthouse
Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse is federal courthouse located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1933, it previously housed the United States District Court for the District of Oregon until the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse opened in 1997. The Renaissance...
in downtown Portland on January 1, 2001, Edwards, at age 39, was sworn in as the youngest State Treasurer to take office in Oregon in at least fifty years.
The record of his predecessor in the office would be difficult to meet, let alone exceed. During Hill's two terms in office, the treasury's investments had increased in value by nearly 150 percent, and debt had been decreased 25 percent. But change was on the horizon, and not for the better. Edwards faced a host of difficult issues, including an economic slowdown well underway in the state, the potential downgrade of the state's credit rating, and serious reductions in federal contributions to the state's revenues.
By 2003, two years into his first term, as what the state's chief economist Tom Potiowsky described as a "jobless recovery
Jobless recovery
A jobless recovery or jobless growth is an economic phenomon in which a macroeconomy experiences growth while maintaining or decreasing its level of employment...
" continued to drag on, Edwards was coping with announcements of staggering state budget shortfalls, focing the legislature to make deep cuts in services, and increase both taxes and borrowing.
2004 reelection campaign
After the 2004 Democratic primary in which Edwards was unopposed, he won reelection to a second term over his three general election challengers: Republican Jeff Caton, Constitution PartyConstitution Party of Oregon
The Constitution Party of Oregon is a political party organized as a minor party pursuant to state election law, and recognized by the State of Oregon as a state-wide nominating party....
nominee Carole D. Weingarden, and Libertarian
Libertarian Party of Oregon
The Libertarian Party of Oregon is a political party representing the national Libertarian Party in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is organized as a minor party for state election law, and recognized by the Oregon as a state-wide nominating party....
Mitch Shults. The final tally was Edwards, 889,974; Caton, 688,551; Shults, 52,819; and Weingarden, 49,875.
External links
- Oregon State Treasury official state site
- Oregon Blue Book - State Treasurer Randall Edwards biography
- Follow the Money - Randall Edwards 2004 campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart - Randall T. Edwards (OR) profile