Oregon Senate Republicans

Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr for Oregon (R-Dundee) released the following statement in response to reports that Senator Janeen Sollman was verbally and physically accosted by a constituent at a public forum in Forest Grove:

“The reports that Senator Janeen Sollman was accosted during a recent public forum are deeply concerning. Under no circumstances should political violence, threats, intimidation, and physical confrontation be accepted in Oregon’s public square.

The kind of political intimidation and assault leveled toward Senator Sollman is unacceptable.

Senator Sollman and I have our share of policy disagreements, but those disagreements are part of representative government. They should never become personal, and they should never become physical. We can debate ideas with passion while treating one another with dignity and respect.

Our political climate has become increasingly polarized, and all of us have a responsibility to help lower the temperature. We must reject violence and intimidation regardless of who the victim is or what political party they belong to. As elected officials, we should model civility. As citizens, we should extend one another the same grace we hope to receive ourselves.

Our democratic republic is strongest when we compete with ideas, not anger; with conviction, not contempt; and with respect for every person’s dignity, even when we disagree. That is the Oregon we should all work to build together.”

Oregon lawmaker said man got in her face, cursed at her, grabbed her glasses before police arrived “I thought he was taking a swing at me,” prompting her to move away, she said.

From funding to accountability to the future of Oregon’s transportation system, Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr covers it all in his latest podcast appearance.

Catch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/_6SG3Ou3Yp0?si=tDMNU_qIGrBbjdbC

Imagine you’re the governor, and kids in your state are struggling to succeed in school more than the kids in almost every other state.

Now imagine you could give them the opportunity to access more resources to help them succeed, at no cost to Oregon taxpayers and with zero negative impact on public school funding.

Would you do it?

Obviously.

Well, Governor Tina Kotek had that choice.

She said no.
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/07/kotek-opts-oregon-out-of-trump-program-offering-up-to-1700-in-education-tax-credits.html

Oregon is now 42nd in CNBC’s Top States for Business rankings after sitting at 18th just four years ago.

Quite the report card for Governor Tina Kotek’s economic agenda.

On Flag Day, we honor the banner of the greatest nation on Earth and the generations of Americans who have defended the freedoms it represents.

Happy Flag Day, Oregon 🇺🇸

Governor Tina Kotek's administration made $2.5 BILLION in accounting errors in 2025 alone. Accountability starts at the top. Kotek needs to answer for this.

Read more: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/04/oregon-agencies-made-2-5b-in-accounting-errors-2025-report-says/90359152007/

This Memorial Day, we honor the great Americans who paid the highest price in defense of our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

An 83%-16% defeat is a mandate Governor Tina Kotek and her Democrat Supermajority better follow. All Oregonians are asking for is for their government to stop making life more expensive.

We hear you, and we’ll keep fighting to make Oregon affordable again.

Today's state revenue forecast made one thing clear: state government is doing just fine financially. Working families are not.

Oregonians are paying some of the highest gas and energy prices in the country because of poor decisions made by politicians in Salem over the last 10+ years.

Republicans are ready to lower your costs today. But the party in power wants even more taxes and mandates that will raise them even further.

https://bit.ly/4eYB2OS

🗳️ Today is Oregon’s Primary Election. Too many people complain about the direction of the state and never vote. Don’t be one of them.