PORTLAND — Former Republican state Rep. Dennis Richardson says he’ll run for Oregon secretary of state.
Richardson announced his plans on Thursday, nearly a year after he lost his campaign for governor to Democrat John Kitzhaber.
Richardson, a Central Point resident, says the state has failed to restore the public’s trust in government after the influence-peddling allegations led Kitzhaber to resign three months after the election.
Richardson touted his experience as co-chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and says his skills are the right match for the job.
