Kevin Easton

Kevin Easton (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a gay, progressive Democrat running in Oregon's new 6th Congressional District to bring empathy-based policy making back. I stand for Expanding the ACA, Equality, Environment, Green New Deal, Economic growth with clean energy, Raising the minimum wage, Labor, Ending gun violence, Reproductive rights, Accessible education, Equal justice/Criminal justice reform, Election access/voting rights and Immigrant/Refugee rights.

I grew up in Oregon, have a B.A. in Political Science with emphasis in U.S. Government and Election from the University of Oregon. A former political consultant, I ran and worked on several campaigns up and down the entire West Coast including as Campaign Manager for Congressman Peter DeFazio and Field Director for Congresswoman Lois Capps. I took years long breaks to work inside government on policy as Policy Manager for Portland Mayor Tom Potter, Field Representative for Congresswoman Darlene Hooley and Community Relations Coordinator for San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera. I've also worked in the non-profit sector as Executive Director of Equity Foundation.

I live in Salem with my husband, Jeremy and four cats.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Return empathy in policy makingExpand the ACA to strive towards universal healthcare.Economic growth by raising minimum wage and investing in clean energy and the Green New Deal

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Human/civil rights, equal justice, growing the middle class and education access.