DCCC - Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

For nearly 20 years, Kurt Schrader has been a respected leader in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. His background represents many of the elements of this diverse district. He understands its agricultural heritage: he raised organic crops on Canby’s historic Three Rivers Farm, where Kurt and his wife Martha raised 4 children. Kurt is also a small businessman and veterinarian, currently running clinics in West Linn and Oregon City.

Kurt Schrader, however, is best known for his record of public service. After serving on Canby’s local planning board he entered the Oregon House of Representatives in 1997, moving to the State Senate in 2003. Since 2003, Senator Schrader has made a difference for Oregon as the Legislature's budget chief.

Learn more about Kurt's legislative service.

Oregon values. Clear priorities.

As our next Congressman, Kurt Schrader will:

• Team with Senator Wyden to deliver health care that covers all Americans;

• Bring our troops home from Iraq with honor and redirect that money into education, health care and our crumbling infrastructure;

• Make immediate educational investments in special education and Pell grants to make college more affordable for families;

• Work to close the Medicare prescription “doughnut hole” that puts medicine out of reach for many seniors and fully fund the federal health insurance plan for children;

• Continue Congresswoman Hooley's legacy in methamphetamine, identity theft and veteran's legislation to protect the citizens of Oregon;

• Bring his record of integrity, energy and change to Congress, where we really need it.

A campaign to deliver on change.

In 2009 and beyond, it's critical that Oregon's 5th District continue to be represented by a strong Democrat who knows how to deliver. In 2008, Oregon Democrats should nominate a candidate who will stand and fight for our shared values and for Oregon's working families.

• As a farmer, a veterinarian, a business leader, and a legislator, he understands every part of the needs and priorities of Oregon's 5th district.

• With a strong record of fighting for education, reforming health care, protecting our natural landscape, and insisting on fiscal responsibility, Kurt's values are the 5th district's values.

• Voters in the 5th district know Kurt well and have supported in elections over the last decade.

• Kurt has already won the support of the people and organizations we trust, including Governor Ted Kulongoski, the teachers of the Oregon Education Association, the working families of Oregon AFSCME, and community leaders throughout Oregon.