US EditionOregon state Rep. Cyrus Javadi switches political teams, registers as a Democrat
Javadi, a two-term lawmaker, switched parties after voting with Democrats on key issues and to improve reelection chances; Democrats now hold 37 of 60 House seats.
- Oregon Rep. Cyrus Javadi announced that he switched from the Republican party to register as a Democrat ahead of the deadline to run in next year's election.
- Javadi broke with Republicans on several key issues, including voting for a transportation funding package that raised taxes and fees, supporting a bill protecting access to books in schools, and being the only Republican to remain seated during a drag performance honoring Black drag history in Oregon.
- While Javadi holds some conservative views, he stated his role is 'about how I can best fight for our community and our state,' rather than party loyalty, and believes in supporting free speech, rule of law, and governing for ordinary people.
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Coastal Oregon lawmaker switches party affiliation, registering as Democrat
Rep. Cyrus Javadi, R-Tillamook, speaks to the Oregon Capital Chronicle on July 24, 2024 in Pacific City. (Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle)Rep. Cyrus Javadi of Tillamook announced on Friday that he will run as a Democrat in the 2026 election, leaving behind the Oregon Republican Party. Javadi has been the odd one out in his party several times throughout his term — voting alongside Democrats on bills related to LGBTQ+ rights, criticizing…
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Friday morning, September 5 brought a major announcement from Oregon State Rep. Cyrus Javadi: He has officially left the Republican Party and registered as a Democrat. And he plans to seek reelection as a Democrat in 2026. Javadi, who was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2022, discussed his reasons for leaving the GOP in a Friday Substack essay.In his column, the former Republican made a similar argument that many Never Tr…
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