HOOD RIVER — David Osborn’s campaign marked the beginning of the final month of the House District 52 primary with a major canvass in Hood River on Saturday, bringing together a broad coalition of supporters, endorsing organizations, and elected leaders for a day of grassroots organizing. In a single day, several dozen volunteers canvassed most Democratic voters across Hood River in a major show of field strength as the campaign entered its final stretch.
Osborn has been endorsed by former State Representative Anna Williams, the last Democrat to win the seat, and was joined by State Senator Khanh Pham, along with supporters from the Sierra Club, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, East County Rising, and the Working Families Party. Their presence underscored the growing coalition behind Osborn’s candidacy and the campaign’s momentum just before ballots hit voters’ mailboxes.
“David is the best choice to serve our district and provide our community with the resources we need,” said Williams. “His background and experience are what our district needs in Salem.”
“David is the kind of partner that I need in Salem,” said State Senator Khanh Pham. “He brings the values, discipline, and grounded leadership it takes to fight for the policies our communities need in these times.”
Osborn centered the day on his campaign’s core message: making life more affordable for working families and building the kind of coalition strong enough, not only to win the primary, but to compete and win in the general election.
“My campaign is about making life more affordable for working people and families by fighting for the things people actually need — strong, quality public schools, healthcare, housing, childcare, and real climate action,” said David Osborn. “Winning a seat like this takes real grassroots support and broad, organizational support. That is what you saw here today, and it is what I bring to this race.”
Osborn was also joined by two of Oregon’s most prominent environmental organizations, the Sierra Club and the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, highlighting his nearly two decades of environmental and climate leadership in Oregon. Both organizations have endorsed his campaign.
“David Osborn has spent years fighting alongside communities to protect our air, water, and climate,” said Britney VanCitters, OLCV Political & Organizing Director. “He understands that environmental leadership means protecting our environment and communities at the same time. He brings the experience, values, and coalition-building this moment requires.”
The Hood River canvass reflected the campaign’s central approach: that direct voter contact, broad coalition building, and a clear focus on affordability and public investment can put House District 52 back in Democratic hands.
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