Oregon Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) this week officially announced his bid for re-election in District 5, which includes Philomath within its boundaries.
Anderson, through a press release, said he’s proud of his accomplishments “in housing, child care and delivering on many different areas in the communities I serve. There is more to do, I hope the voters feel I have served them well and return me to Salem to accomplish more for them.”
Anderson, who first won the District 5 seat in 2020, has 35 years of experience in the housing and mortgage industry. He currently serves as vice chair of the Senate Housing and Development Committee and is co-chair of the Senate Conduct Committee. He also serves on the Ways and Means, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources and the Education Committee.
Anderson will square off against challenger Jo Beaudreau (D-Florence) in the November general election. Beaudreau, who runs a small business, currently serves as a Florence city councilor.
Anderson said this summer he will be conducting listening sessions in various communities.
“Every community and every voice is important to me,” Anderson said. “The only way to know your district is to get out and talk to the people. I plan to really get my ear to the ground in every corner of the district.”
Anderson held his opening kick off re-election party Wednesday in Lincoln City.