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Former GOP Lawmaker Charlie Conrad Joins Oregon Independent Race

1/20/2026

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Charlie Conrad, a former Republican lawmaker, is running for Oregon's House as an Independent Party of Oregon candidate.
He lost 2024 primary because of his stance on abortion rights and transgender health care.
Independent Party nominated him at its 2026 convention to represent Oregon's 12th House District.
In the district, over 3,000 voters are Independents, with nearly 20,000 nonaffiliated voters.
Current Rep. Darin Harbick is also running for reelection.

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Charlie Conrad, a former Republican lawmaker, is running for Oregon's House as an Independent Party of Oregon candidate.
He lost 2024 primary because of his stance on abortion rights and transgender health care.
Independent Party nominated him at its 2026 convention to represent Oregon's 12th House District.
In the district, over 3,000 voters are Independents, with nearly 20,000 nonaffiliated voters.
Current Rep. Darin Harbick is also running for reelection.