Kerry McQuisten
Kerry McQuisten | |
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| Citizenship | American |
| Education | International Relations |
| Alma mater | Willamette University |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Organization(s) | Republicans Overseas; Constitutional Carry for Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
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| Website | kerrymcquisten |
Kerry McQuisten is an American politician and business owner. She served as a member of the city council of Baker City, Oregon, from 2021-2023.[2] She ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Oregon in 2022 and has done work with the conservative voter advocacy group Republicans Overseas.
Political career
Baker City and County
In 2018, McQuisten helped in the drafting and passage of Baker County's Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance.[3][4]
She was elected to the City Council of Baker City, Oregon, in 2021.[5]
2022 campaign for governor
In the 2022 Oregon gubernatorial election, McQuisten unsuccessfully ran on the Republican ticket for Governor of Oregon.[6][7]
Republicans Overseas
She served as senior advisor and spokeswoman for the conservative voter advocacy group Republicans Overseas (RO).[8]
Personal life
McQuisten was raised on a cattle ranch in Baker County, Oregon.[9][10] She holds an international relations degree from Willamette University.[11]
References
- ^ "Oregon gubernatorial candidate Kerry McQuisten to receive Second Amendment award alongside NRA Vice President Willes Lee". Oregon Political Journal. April 2022.
- ^ [email protected], Samantha O’Conner (2021-01-12). "4 of 6 new councilors will be sworn in earlier". Baker City Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Baker County: Baker County Election Second Amendment Preservation Ordinance" (PDF).
- ^ Tripp, David (November 6, 2018). "Baker County OR, pass Second Amendment Ordinance".
- ^ O’Conner, Samantha (January 12, 2021). "4 of 6 new councilors will be sworn in earlier". Baker City Herald.
- ^ Herald, Baker City (June 30, 2021). "Baker City mayor running for governor". East Oregonian.
- ^ "Kerry McQuisten on running for Oregon governor, top issues, what's going right". KOIN. January 20, 2022.
- ^ "Republicans Overseas: Leadership". republicansoverseas.com. February 15, 2017.
- ^ "Baker City Mayor Kerry McQuisten seeks GOP nomination for governor". March 20, 2022.
- ^ KATU Staff (April 20, 2022). "Know Your Candidates 2022: Kerry McQuisten (R), running for Oregon governor". KATU.
- ^ "Know Your Candidates 2022: Kerry McQuisten (R), running for Oregon governor". KATU. April 20, 2022.