In Oregon politics, Abend man is challenging senator Jeff Merkley for a seat in the senate.
63 year-old republican sam carpenter has filed with the Oregon Secretary of State to run next year.
Carpenter owns a telephone company in Bend… “Centra-tel.” He is the fourth to file for the upcoming position.
Meanwhile, Senator Merkleystated hedoes plan to seek a second term.
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