Name: Stephanie Terrio
Seeking the nomination for Oregon House District 26.
Party Affiliation: Not a member of a party
Home: Wilsonville
Why do you want to pursue this role? What interests you about it? What are the top issues you're campaigning on?
I am running for office because it is necessary to have representatives who will deliver the needs of American people while upholding the constitution and their oath. Our founding documents prove our nation serves human dignity before party, ideology, or interest. I will prove to every constituency and representative that a candidate displaying cooperation, honesty, and communication can eliminate voter apathy. I come from a military family who taught us the importance of voting. I have seen firsthand how PTSD and apathy affect our families. US Veterans are suffering under the care of our government. This will continue until representatives in the VA committee cooperate and deliver legislation. All Americans cannot deny the homelessness and atrocities we see in each city. My generation and the generation after me cannot afford housing either. Eliminating corporate and foreign campaign contributions will open up the path to a new American dream that we can all work toward.
The Green Party and You - Please choose one of the 10 Key Values and tell us what it means to you.
Do you support the Green Party's position on universal healthcare nationally and/or statewide?
*https://www.gp.org/single_payer
**https://www.pacificgreens.org/support_health_care_for_all_oregon
Yes.
Do you support the Green Party's position on BDS, and Palestinian rights?
*https://www.gp.org/israel_palestine
**https://www.gp.org/bds_peaceful_approach_to_change
Yes. Our responsibility as citizens is to protest injustice when we see it. I support Palestinian rights, our right to demand action, and striking the US-Israel Defense Initiative.
Do you support ranked choice voting or similar voting reform?
Yes. Ranked choice is the next step to electing candidates that actually represent the American people. Ongoing discussions regarding voter safety, education and engagement will unite communities and elevate our candidates.
Anything else?
I was raised extremely conservative. After campaigning with PACs as a teenager for years, I quit because of the unprofessional behavior exhibited by government officials. I became a democrat in college and then realized it was the exact same thing. I spent the last 10 years serving my community working at a small veterinary practice. I have always educated my friends, family and neighbors on political issues, but the growing divide eliminated voters hope in the last 10 years. My community is pulling me back to politics. I can no longer turn away from the suffering our constituencies endure. Currently I have not found either side disagreeing with what I stand for anymore. All my friends and family are screaming for change. The time is now to run those of us who are bold, and care about Americans.