Press Releases

Proposed Election Reforms

Knute Buehler: Proposed Election Reforms Today, across from Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, I announced my proposed election reforms. I chose this spot because I spent many hours at Pioneer Courthouse Square gathering signatures for the initiatives I’ve worked on. I’ve … Read More ››

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Oregon already has Voter ID, it’s called our signature

Thursday evening, Kate Brown issued a false attack on me online and to her supporters. Specifically, she stated that “Republican Knute Buehler supports the movement to restrict ballot access that is gaining momentum in states across the country. If Buehler … Read More ››

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Knute’s PERS Reforms – The Details

Knute’s Proposed Reforms to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) The reform of Oregon’s public employees retirement system (PERS) is one of the most pressing financial issues facing the state. It impacts every level of government. The costs have been … Read More ››

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Knute Proposes Reforms to SOS Audit Division

Knute’s Proposed Reforms to the Secretary of State’s Audit Division The Secretary of State has the power and the responsibility to audit all state agencies and programs and look for ways to improve efficiency, performance, and value.  The Secretary of … Read More ››

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Knute Wins Independent Party Nomination

Knute Buehler wins Independent Party nod, as do several Oregon House Democratic candidates By Jeff Mapes Republican Knute Buehler, who is running against Democratic incumbent Kate Brown for the secretary of state’s job, has won a potentially useful cross-nomination from … Read More ››

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Knute Buehler tops $800,000 in fundraising

Knute’s campaign continues to gather momentum as signaled by strong fundraising over the past six weeks. His call for the reform of Oregon’s PERS system also drew the attention of The Oregonian’s editorial board. Knute’s current reporting shows he has … Read More ››

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An Active Plan To Help Small Business

Yesterday, I announced my proposed reforms to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office aimed at helping small businesses navigate red-tape and regulation, creating jobs, and reforming PERS. The Oregonian did a story on it, but it left a lot out! … Read More ››

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Knute Buehler – “What Else Isn’t Being Audited?”

Dr. Knute Buehler, released the following statement this morning after a story published Sunday in The Oregonian highlighted a lack of fiscal oversight by the Secretary of State’s Audit Division.  The Division’s failure to monitor submissions by municipalities such as … Read More ››

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NORMA PAULUS ENDORSES KNUTE

Former Secretary of State Endorses Potential Successor PORTLAND, Oregon – Norma Paulus, Oregon’s last Republican Secretary of State has officially endorsed Knute Buehler’s bid for Oregon Secretary of State in 2012.  Paulus was the first female to hold that office … Read More ››

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Knute’s response to The Oregonian Editorial by Jack Roberts

Candidate for Secretary of State, Dr. Knute Buehler, released the following statement this morning after a column in The Oregonian revealed a surprising new development in the controversy surrounding Kate Brown’s decision to move the election for Labor Commissioner from May … Read More ››

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