An incumbent's legislative highlights are only part of their record—but so are the outcomes and policy challenges that developed during 12 years in office.

Beyond individual bills, voters should examine the longer record on data centers, student achievement, taxes and affordability, transportation funding, sanctuary protections and campaign-finance reform.

👉 The Record Is Longer Than a Campaign Ad

The central question is not simply whether programs or laws were enacted, but whether the systems Oregonians depend upon have become more affordable, accountable and effective—and whether recent legislative responses address problems that accumulated over many years.

I respect Susan McLain’s years of service as an educator and elected official. I’m running because the challenges facing our communities call for experience in implementing policy, managing resources and delivering measurable results.

Willamette Week recently endorsed my candidacy, citing my public-service record and raising concerns about McLain’s leadership on transportation, education, and other policy areas.

It's time for new leadership — a new approach.

Practical leadership. Local voices. Better Outcomes.

My approach is to develop policy with the people expected to implement it, fund it responsibly and measure whether it improves people’s lives. That applies to school stability, housing affordability, immigration protections, transportation and the cumulative burden of taxes and fees.

I bring experience from the family dairy farm, nearly twenty years at Intel, nonprofit housing and emergency assistance, small-business ownership and Forest Grove City Council. Across those settings, I have learned that successful work depends on listening, preparation, partnerships and follow-through.

As the Independent Party of Oregon nominee, I’m asking for your vote to bring that experience and approach to Salem. Together, we can build a future in which people can afford to live here, essential services work and public decisions earn our trust.

👉 About My Record as a City Councilor

Recognition by LOCAL leaders for new leadership.

I’m grateful for the endorsements of Senator Janeen Sollman, Commissioner Jerry Willey, Hillsboro Mayor Beach Pace, Forest Grove Mayor Malynda Wenzl, Cornelius Mayor Jef Dalin, Hillsboro School Board Vice Chair Mark Watson, Forest Grove School Board Director Kristy Kottkey, and other local leaders.

Their support reflects the appeal of restoring local VOICES in Salem—and the relationships built IN THE DISTRICT through years of service.

Thank you for believing in me and in what we can accomplish together. Every conversation, contribution, yard sign and introduction has helped carry this campaign forward.

I believe change begins when people participate, listen across differences and work toward a shared future. Your support gives that belief momentum.

I’m grateful you’re part of this journey. Please share our message, encourage others to vote and join me in building this next chapter for our community.

Thank you.

Brian@BrianSchimmel.org

👉 Learn more about my values and approach to public service

👉 Learn more about my priority areas & the "how?"

American Legion Post 2 in Forest Grove will host a candidate conversational forum on October 22, 6:00 PM to include State Representative and Forest Grove City Council candidates. This event will be held at the American Legion building (2003 21st Ave) and will be open to the public.

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The reference to Republican on election materials reflects an additional nomination obtained through the Republican primary write-in process. It does not mean that I changed my registration to Republican.

Cross-party nominations are not unusual in Oregon. In fact, in the 2024 election for this same House District 29 seat, Rep. Susan McLain appeared in the official Voters’ Pamphlet as the nominee of the Democratic, Republican and Working Families parties.

I pursued the Republican write-in nomination as an electoral strategy to avoid a separate Republican candidate and create a two-candidate general election. My political registration remains Independent Party of Oregon.



I believe voters deserve clarity about both party registration and how a candidate came to appear under additional party labels. My candidacy remains what it has been from the beginning: independent in judgment, locally focused, and accountable to the people of House District 29.