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Jeanne Chouard's avatar

Thank you for giving Erik an opportunity for presenting his side of the case as to why he is the best candidate for Position 3 on the the Medford School Board. There are only five days left to VOTE! Jackson County voters need to return their ballots to an official drop box by TUESDAY, May 20 before 8:00 p.m. Your vote really matters!

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David Sours's avatar

The Jackson County Democrats stand by our endorsement of Erik Johnsen for Position 3 on the Medford School Board. Our local party endorsed Erik because he appears to be the candidate for this position that most reflects our party's values and goals.

This is a nonpartisan election and the party affiliations of candidates are not listed on the ballot. As a party, however, we work to provide as much information as possible to voters and our members to help them decide who to support. The Jackson County Democratic Central Committee voted to endorse Erik Johnsen after Erik was recommended for endorsement by our campaign committee.

Our Central Committee is comprised of all the Democratic Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) in our county. If on your voter's registration you are affiliated with the Democratic Party, you may remember voting for Precinct Committee people. They appear on the ballots of Democratic voters during Democratic primaries, held in May of even years (the next primary being May 2026). Republican Party members follow a similar process.

For more information on our endorsed candidates, please visit jcdemocrats.org and click on the Election Information button.

--David Sours, Chair, Jackson County Democrats

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Kevin Stine's avatar

I'm not supporting Erik Johnsen. I support Cynthia Wright. She is stable leadership that is needed, especially as the Medford School District is seeking a permanent Superintendent.

Erik talks about "building bridges" and "professionalism" while he puts out conspiracy theories at a candidate forum, which the Rogue Valley Times wrote about yesterday.

He has a checkered past on the Madrone Trail School Board, which featured the Oregon Government Ethics Commission being involved there.

Cynthia Wright has many years of quality work on the Medford School Board. She is a proven woman that should continue in the role. I encourage everyone to vote for that, rather than the wildcards that are her opponents.

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