January 18, 2024 3:40  a.m. 

Oregon Republican Fourth District congressional candidate Monique DeSpain has announced the first fundraising results of her campaign from the fourth quarter of 2023.

DeSpain said, “I am excited to announce that we have raised over $100,000 in the first 45 days for our campaign. I am humbled by the outpouring of support we have seen from Oregonians right out of the gate”. DeSpain said, “We are building strong momentum and support in the early days of our campaign to bring bold new leadership to Washington D.C.”.

A campaign release said DeSpain is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, mother of twin boys, and public policy advocate who resides in Eugene. She is seeking the Republican nomination in a bid to unseat incumbent Congresswoman Val Hoyle in 2024. More information about her campaign is at: www.moniqueforcongress.com