July 26, 2023 9:20 a.m.

Five Republican Senators from around the state have announced their plans for the 2024 elections.

Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp said, “Oregonians are fed up with the national Democrat agenda”. Knopp said, “They are tired of out-of-control crime and drug use making their neighborhoods more dangerous. Oregonians deserve better than reckless tax and spend policies driving up the cost of living and inflation across Oregon. They desperately want balance. Senate Republicans are looking forward to vigorous debates over the course of the campaign season”.

Senate Republicans who announced Monday that they are running for re-election include:

Senator David Brock Smith of Port Orford in District 1

Senator Dick Anderson of Lincoln City in District 5

Senator Fred Girod of Lyons in District 9

Senator Tim Knopp of Bend in District 27

Senator Dennis Linthicum of Klamath Falls in District 28

An Oregon Senate Republicans release said that Senators Knopp and Linthicum have sent a letter to the Secretary of State asking for a declaratory ruling on Measure 113 on whether they will be allowed ballot access for the 2024 election.