Dear Editor:

Who is Amber Smith, and what is she hiding? Smith filed to run as a Democrat for House District 12, but she has ignored Democrats who have contacted her. Smith doesn’t have a website or media presence; she’s not in the Voters’ Pamphlet, hasn’t attended candidate forums, did not respond to The Chronicle’s prompts, and doesn’t appear to have a campaign at all. Voters don’t have a clue why she’s running.

What’s the mystery, Amber Smith?

Meanwhile, former Representative Charlie Conrad is running as the Independent Party of Oregon candidate for House District 12 and is endorsed by local Democrats, including former Congressman Peter DeFazio.

Why are Democrats like me supporting Conrad? Because he’s the proven, non-partisan choice for those who don’t want the current right-wing zealot or a secretive newcomer representing them in Salem.

Please write in Charlie Conrad for House District 12. Make politics less mysterious.

Leslie Rubinstein
Cottage Grove