Suzanne Bonamici, one of Oregon's most admired legislators, is the Democratic nominee to represent the First Congressional District, which includes the counties of Clatsop, Columbia Washington, and parts of Multnomah. Her opponent's key claim to fame is one of the founders of the Tea Party. Ms. Bonamici's resume is long on public service, in both elected offices and in non-profit organizations. She received high marks as an Oregon legislator, and in 2011, acheived the nearly impossible task of leading the effort to craft a redistricting plan that was acceptable to both major political parties.

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Ballots are due in the elections office at 8:00 PM on Tuesday January 31, 2011.