Oregon Secretary of State’s Office release – SALEM, OR — The Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, expressing support for Oregon’s county clerks and local election officials. The measure passed with bipartisan support in both chambers. The following is a statement from Secretary of State Shemia Fagan on the passage of SCR 1: “Since taking office as Oregon’s Secretary of State two years ago, I have visited all 36 county election offices. I can tell you that our county clerks and local election officials are among the most committed and professional people I’ve ever had the honor to work with. They are the unsung heroes of our democracy. “Since the 2020 election, false information about elections has led to an increase in threats of violence and harassment of local election officials. This year alone, 10 states are entertaining election interference bills that would increase partisan interference in election administration or threaten the people who make elections work. During this time of unprecedented attacks on our democracy, 25% of Oregon county clerks have retired or left office, in many cases after over 30 years of service. “SCR 1 sends a message to election officials from the leaders in our state. That message is we support you. We’ve got your back, and we won’t let false information interrupt the critical work you do for our democracy.”
