Patty Snow throws hat into Democratic primary for Oregon’s 2nd

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another Democrat is looking to challenge U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.

Patty Snow, a southern Oregon businesswoman, joined Eye on Northwest Politics to talk about her campaign.

Bentz won his re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote, but Snow says times have changed since the last election.

“It is an uphill battle, but times are very different right at the moment. There is extreme agitation throughout the country as we are aware and people are seeing their money go less far, we are seeing some of our rights be eroded, we are seeing the costs of goods go up, and people are angry, they are afraid of losing their health care,” she said. “So I think now that people are willing to consider someone who might not be in their party but who has their best interest at heart.”

Watch the video in the player above for the full interview.

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