Trusted Organizers and Leaders Endorse Nathan

Senator Lew Fredrick

Senator Lew Frederick

Senator Deb Patterson

Representative Paul Evans

“Nathan’s dedication to electing Democrats and advancing progressive policies is unmatched. His deep knowledge, experience, and vision make him the leader our Party needs to win elections and enact real change.”


— Sen. Deb Patterson &
Rep. Paul Evans

Your DPO Officers


Eileen Kiely
Vice-Chair

Kim Schmith
Vice-Chair

Steph Newton-Azorr
DNC Member

Kien Truong
DNC Member

Matt Keating
Emeritus DNC Member

“As your DPO Vice-Chairs, we’ve seen firsthand Nathan’s unwavering commitment to teamwork and unity. No one is better prepared to bring our Party together, strengthen our movement, and keep us focused on winning.

Nathan is the leader to move us forward.”

- Kim Schmith & Eileen Kiely, DPO Vice-Chairs

County Party Leaders


  • Devon Maxwell, Chair, Wallowa County

  • Bret Cecil, Chair, Curry County

  • Les Goodrich, Vice-Chair, Curry County

  • Evan Sorce, Chair, Marion & Polk Counties (former)

  • Mark Petersen, Vice-Chair & Chair (former)

  • Sue Petersen, Secretary, Umatilla County

  • Michael Warren, Chair, Yamhill County

  • David Raahahn, Chair, Tillamook County

  • Les Ruark, Chair, Gilliam County

  • Allen Hallmark, SCC Delegate, Jackson County

  • Serena Smith, SCC Delegate, Wasco County

  • Rian Berriman, SCC Delegate, Douglas County

  • Monica Kirk, SCC Delegate, Lincoln County

  • Bill Blank, SCC Delegate, Columbia County

  • Linda Williams, SCC Delegate, Polk County

  • Andrea Ottoman, SCC Delegate, Benton County

  • Brian Samp, Chair, Crook County

  • Peter Hall, Vice-Chair & Chair (former), Baker County

  • Adele Cerny, Chair, Grant County

  • Susan Church, Vice-Chair, Grant County

  • Claire Reaume, Chair, Lake County

  • Clara Sroufe, Vice-Chair, Clatsop County &
    Chair, DPO Local Events & State Fair Committee

  • Gene Parker, Chair, Wasco County

  • Celine Swenson Harris, Chair, Lane County

  • Chris Wig, Chair (former), Lane County

  • Lisa Cejka, Vice-Chair, Marion County

  • Carina Perez Europa, Secretary, Marion County; Chair, Marion County (former)

  • Gwen Carr, Vice-Chair, Marion County (former)

  • Marcia Kelley, SCC Delegate, Marion County

  • Victor Dodier, SCC Delegate, Marion County

  • José Gamero-Georgeson, SCC Delegate,
    Multnomah County

“From rural counties to labor unions, Nathan knows how to bring people together and deliver results. He is a proven leader who builds trust, fosters teamwork, and ensures every voice is heard.”

— Donna Nyberg, Labor Caucus Chair & Adele Cerny, Grant County Democrats Chair

DPO Caucus Leaders


  • Tom Karwaki, Chair, Asian American & Pacific Islander Caucus; Secretary, Environmental Caucus

  • Jeffrey Teh, Vice-Chair, Asian American & Pacific Islander Caucus

  • Kien Truong, Chair, Young Democrats of Oregon; Treasurer, Asian American & Pacific Islander Caucus

  • Steph Newton-Azorr, Chair, Disability Justice Caucus; Vice-Chair, Jewish Caucus

  • Sue Petersen, Vice-Chair, Elections Integrity Caucus

  • Adele Cerny, Secretary, Elections Integrity Caucus

  • Lisa Cejka, Chair, Womxn's Caucus; Treasurer, Elections Integrity Caucus

  • Carina Perez Europa, Chair, Latino Caucus

  • Cameron Quackenbush, Treasurer, Environmental Caucus; Treasurer, Young Democrats of Oregon

  • Evan Sorce, Secretary, Jewish Caucus

  • Emily Sorce, Treasurer, Jewish Caucus

  • Kim Schmith, Chair, Rural Caucus

  • Kelie McWilliams, Vice-Chair, Rural Caucus

  • Bret Cecil, Chair, Stonewall Caucus

  • Rebecca Bradvica, Treasurer, Stonewall Caucus

  • Donna Nyberg, Chair, Labor Caucus

  • Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, SCC Delegate, Education Caucus

  • Wanda Davis, SCC Delegate, Veterans Caucus

  • Tim Borman, SCC Delegate, Environmental Caucus