Political Desk

Brian J. Boquist

Republican
Dallas, Ore.
Occupation: State Representative, International Businessman, Farmer, and Army Special Forces Officer. Previously worked in Aviation, forestry, dairy farming, ranching, construction, and consulting, military, humanitarian foundation.
Education: Oregon State University, Master’s degree in Business Western Oregon State College, Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
Tillamook High School, Diploma General
Government experience: State Representative, Senior Special Forces Officer, US Army, US Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Central & Perrydale School District Budget Committees.
Links:
http://www.newsregister.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=231721

Kevin Nortness

Democrat
Willamina, Ore.
Occupation: Litigation Consultant, paid, “Nortness Consulting,” Willamina, Ore., December 2005 to present. Previously worked as a class action litigation manager, Gatti & Gatti law firm, Salem, Ore., ballot initiative coordinator, Government Direct, Portland, Ore.,
organizer, Oregon Public Employees Union, Salem, Ore.,
firm partner, Litigation Manager, Common Sense Legal Services, Portland, Ore., municipal court clerk, Unites States District Court law librarian, Oregon Historical Society researcher/writer, Portland based national/international performance and recording artist (lead singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist).
Education: Washington State Bar Association “Rule 6″ Program, Portland State University, bachelor’s degree in political science.
Government experience: City councilor, Willamina, Ore., planning commissioner, Willamina, Ore., budget committee chairman, Willamina, Ore.
Web site: www.nortnessforsenate.com