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==2020 U.S. House election in Oregon's 4th district==

==2020 U.S. House election in Oregon's 4th district==

Skarlatos announced in mid-August 2019 his run for [[U.S. House of Representatives]] to challenge Rep. DeFazio.<ref>[https://www.klcc.org/post/skarlatos-known-stopping-terror-attack-announces-run-congress Skarlatos, known for stopping terror attack, announces run for Congress]</ref>

Skarlatos announced in mid-August 2019 his run for [[U.S. House of Representatives]] to challenge Rep. DeFazio.<ref>[https://www.klcc.org/post/skarlatos-known-stopping-terror-attack-announces-run-congress Skarlatos, known for stopping terror attack, announces run for Congress]</ref> He won his party's primary election with nearly 90% of the votes cast.<ref>Two references:

*[https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/alek-skarlatos-wins-republican-primary-for-oregon-4th-congressional-district/283-9a874004-92a7-4af7-93bf-2e08f9838f00 Alek Skarlatos wins Republican primary for Oregon 4th Congressional District]</ref>

While "experts" consider the race to lean in DeFazio's favor,<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/oregon-4th-district-house-election-peter-defazio-alek-skarlatos-2020?op=1 17-term incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio fights to retain his seat against Republican Alek Skarlatos]</ref> some noted that the race have tightened.<ref>[https://www.opb.org/news/article/alek-skarlatos-peter-defazio-fundraising/ Skarlatos' fundraising surge may signal tough race for Oregon's DeFazio]</ref><ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/16/defazio-house-transportation-race-tightens-429599 Dem chairman's race tightens as GOP 'hero' pulls in millions]</ref>

While "experts" consider the race to lean in DeFazio's favor,<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/oregon-4th-district-house-election-peter-defazio-alek-skarlatos-2020?op=1 17-term incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio fights to retain his seat against Republican Alek Skarlatos]</ref> some noted that the race have tightened.<ref>[https://www.opb.org/news/article/alek-skarlatos-peter-defazio-fundraising/ Skarlatos' fundraising surge may signal tough race for Oregon's DeFazio]</ref><ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/16/defazio-house-transportation-race-tightens-429599 Dem chairman's race tightens as GOP 'hero' pulls in millions]</ref> The race notably drew strong attention.<ref>[https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/16/peter-defazio-alek-skarlatos-oregon-4th-congressional-district-race/ Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention]</ref>

Skarlatos wrote an op-ed in mid-October 2020 on ''The Register-Guard'' on "standing up to the D.C. machine".<ref>[https://www.registerguard.com/story/opinion/columns/2020/10/17/alek-skarlatos-standing-up-d-c-machine-congress-4th-congressional-district-oregon/3667975001/ Alek Skarlatos, running for U.S. House: Standing up to the D.C. machine]</ref>

Skarlatos wrote an op-ed in mid-October 2020 on ''The Register-Guard'' on "standing up to the D.C. machine".<ref>[https://www.registerguard.com/story/opinion/columns/2020/10/17/alek-skarlatos-standing-up-d-c-machine-congress-4th-congressional-district-oregon/3667975001/ Alek Skarlatos, running for U.S. House: Standing up to the D.C. machine]</ref>