When I was growing up, my dad worked in the mills. Getting things right by patience and precision was as much a watchword as anything in our family.

Measure twice. Cut once.

Which is why, when it comes to this pandemic, we need a carefully-considered response. We must get this right if we're all going to get through this.

Are you ready to win this election for Jeff Merkley and make sure that he's fighting for big, bold, progressive ideas in the U.S. Senate? Are you ready to Ditch Mitch, Dump Trump, and Save America?

Me too!

Can I let you in on a critical secret of how Democrats win? It's the simple power of recurring, monthly donations. When you commit to making a small donation — even just a buck or two — every single month, well, that makes it possible for us to hire organizers, because we know we've got payroll and supplies covered.

It's on!

The primary election polls have closed in Oregon. I am grateful for the opportunity to be the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. Thank you to everyone who supported me — voters in Oregon and friends all across the country.

I'll be honest: there's a lot about campaigning I don't look forward to. But I do love the contest of ideas. I am excited to take on whichever Republican emerges with the most votes tonight, and bring to the voters my vision of what our state and country can and should be.