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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.politico.com/2020-election/results/oregon/ 2020 Oregon primary results] | ||
| + | *[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> | ||
Revision as of 23:18, October 17, 2020
| Aleksander Reed “Alek” Skarlatos | |
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| Born | October 10, 1992 Castro Valley, California |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Umpqua Community College |
| Occupation | Retired Army specialist |
| Religion | Orthodox Christian |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2012–2017 |
| Rank | Specialist |
| Unit | Oregon Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Air Assault Badge Expert Marksmanship Badge 41st Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge 186th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia Overseas Service Bar Meritorious Unit Commendation Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Soldier's Medal Army Achievement Medal Army Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Two Bronze StarsGlobal War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Overseas Service Ribbon Legion of Honour, Knight NATO Medal Oregon Distinguished Service Medal Oregon Faithful Service Ribbon |
Aleksander Reed “Alek” Skarlatos (born October 10, 1992 (age 34)) is a U.S. National Guard soldier and conservative Republican currently running for United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th congressional district in the 2020 elections to challenge longtime Democrat incumbent Peter DeFazio.
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.[1] He won his party's primary election with nearly 90% of the votes cast.[2]
While "experts" consider the race to lean in DeFazio's favor,[3] some noted that the race have tightened.[4][5] The race notably drew strong attention.[6]
Skarlatos wrote an op-ed in mid-October 2020 on The Register-Guard on "standing up to the D.C. machine".[7]
References
- ↑ Skarlatos, known for stopping terror attack, announces run for Congress
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ 17-term incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio fights to retain his seat against Republican Alek Skarlatos
- ↑ Skarlatos' fundraising surge may signal tough race for Oregon's DeFazio
- ↑ Dem chairman's race tightens as GOP 'hero' pulls in millions
- ↑ Oregon’s 4th Congressional District draws national attention
- ↑ Alek Skarlatos, running for U.S. House: Standing up to the D.C. machine