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West Salem resident Jackie Pierce was chosen unanimously as the Democratic nominee for Senate District 10 yesterday evening. Precinct committee persons from Marion and Polk Counties chose Pierce to replace William Dalton, the Democratic candidate elected in the May primary. Dalton announced last Wednesday that health issues were forcing him out of the fall election.

Pierce expressed her excitement at jumping in and running a tough campaign leading up to November’s election.

West Salem resident Jackie Pierce announced today her intention to join the race for Senate District 10 as the Democratic nominee. Pierce is seeking the nomination to replace William Dalton, who announced Wednesday that health issues were forcing him out of the fall election.

Pierce expressed her excitement at jumping in and running a tough campaign leading up to November’s election.

“I’m running for the Oregon Senate because I believe I’m the best person to get Oregon back on track while protecting the vital services that Oregonians rely on,” said Pierce.

Senator Richard Devlin (D-Tualatin) won the Democratic nomination to Senate District 19 yesterday evening without opposition.  Devlin immediately turned his attention to the General Election, promising to use the election campaign as a chance to make progress on the issues he cares about most.

Senator Rod Monroe won the Democratic primary for Senate District 24 this evening, covering portions of outer Southeast Portland and Happy Valley.

“I am proud to be the nominee for Senate District 24.  I’m grateful to the people in my district who have voted to give me the opportunity to run in November and represent them again in Salem,” said Monroe. “My top priority is to get back to Salem, fight for more school funding and create the jobs we need to get more Oregonians back to work.”