Endorsements
I'm grateful for the trust and support of leaders, organizations, and individuals from across Oregon.
Organizations
Officials
Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator from Oregon
Janelle Bynum
Congresswoman OR-5
Courtney Neron Misslin
State Senator
Lisa Reynolds
State Senator
Kayse Jama
Majority Leader of the
Oregon Senate
Kate Lieber
State Senator
Deb Patterson
State Senator
Khanh Pham
State Senator
Christina Stephenson
Labor Commissioner
Anna Williams
former HD52 Representative
Matthew Ellis
Hood River County
District Attorney
Kara Davis
Wasco County
District Attorney
Paul Blackburn
Hood River Mayor
Ben Mitchell
Hood River City Councilor
Doug Stepina
Hood River City Councilor
Chrissy Reitz
former SD26 candidate
Raz Mason
former SD26 candidate
Becky Brun
former HR City Councilor
Business and Community Leaders
Yvon Chouinard
Founder, Patagonia
Chris Pew
Founder, Trew Gear
Mike Pogue
former CFO, prAna
Gordon Seabury
CEO, Toad&Co
Omar Perez
The Dalles Latino Network
Suzanne Wright Baumhackl
Owner, Solstice Pizza
Michael Crooke
Former CEO, Patagonia
Lach Litwer
Rural Community Housing
Casey Shehan
former CEO, Simms Fishing
Damien Huang
former CEO, Cotopaxi
“Nicole is part of a new generation of leaders who understand that thriving communities, a healthy environment, and a strong economy are inseparable. She has helped lead Patagonia and the outdoor industry forward through initiatives in sustainable packaging, Fair Trade supply chains, and circular business models that create lasting value. She has the vision, experience, and determination to create lasting change, and that's why I believe in her leadership.”
Yvon Chouinard
Founder, Patagonia
“Nicole Bassett has the experience, integrity, and vision to deliver for Senate District 26. She'll fight for working families, strengthen our local economy, protect Oregon's natural resources, and bring people together to solve problems. I'm proud to endorse Nicole because she's the leader our communities need.”
Janelle Bynum
Congresswoman OR-5
“Nicole is a visionary leader who has dedicated her career to developing and implementing solutions that improve the health of both our communities and our planet. I'm proud to support Nicole for her run for state Senate. She leads with compassion, listens thoughtfully, and brings people together to tackle complex challenges that improve people's lives.”
Becky Brun
former Hood River City Councilor
“With decades of leadership helping businesses innovate, Nicole knows how to turn sustainability into a competitive advantage that strengthens businesses and grows local economies.”
Michael Crooke
Former CEO, Patagonia
“Nicole is the best person to represent our communities in Salem. Her history of entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and community leadership show me she’s got what it takes to be a leader for all of us in Salem.”
Anna Williams
former HD52 Representative
"I've worked with Nicole since 2011, both at prAna and while she created and built The Renewal Workshop. As a Chief Financial Officer, I can attest first hand to her ability to understand a problem, devise and propose entirely new solutions, and then gather the required resources and people to make real change. I am certain Nicole will be a strong advocate for her district!"
Michael Pogue
former CFO prAna, current CFO Truewerk
"Nicole is compassionate, knowledgeable, approachable, and ethical — everything you want to see in a leader. She cares deeply about the issues that impact working- and middle-class Oregonians, particularly in rural communities, and finding ways to address them. We need leaders like her in Salem to advocate for rural communities like Hood River, and I am proud to endorse her.”
Ben Mitchell
Hood River City Councilor
“I’ve know Nicole for decades as a visionary business owner and now as a gifted leader. Her skills and passion will be a great asset for us in Salem!”
Paul Blackburn
Hood River Mayor