Oregon Conservative Caucus

On March 19, 2026, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to our policy committee, led by Mike Dubrasich, for their valuable contributions to this statement.

The Oregon Conservative Caucus is proud to sponsor the Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship to be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen registered or preregistered as a Republican in the state of Oregon AND entering a credentialled college, university, or trade school for the first time in the fall OR continuing higher education with the goal of finishing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. Immediate family members of the Board of Dir

On December 10, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to our policy committee and advisory board member Willes Lee for their valuable contributions to this statement.

On November 19, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to our policy committee and member Mike Dubrasich for their valuable contributions to this statement.

On November 19, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to Jeff Reynolds, Sue Leslie and Tim Knispel of our policy committee; member Mike Dubrasich; and advisory board member Suzan Jones for their valuable contributions to this statement.

On October 16, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to Jeff Reynolds, Sue Leslie and Tim Knispel of our policy committee; member Mike Dubrasich; and advisory board member Suzan Jones for their valuable contributions to this statement.

On September 10, 2025, the OCC Board of Directors unanimously approved the following statement of policy. Our thanks to Jeff Reynolds, Sue Leslie and Tim Knispel of our policy committee; member Wes Butler; and advisory board member Sam Sorbo for their valuable contributions to this statement.

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@oregonconservativecaucus.com OCC Creates Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship SALEM, OR—August 14, 2025— The Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) Board of Directors – Kerry McQuisten, Solomon Yue, Jean Sampson, Russ Walker and Randy Pullen – are pleased to announce the creation of the Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship. The Board voted unanimously last night to create this scholarship to honor the memor

Joel and Susan Pawloski SALEM, OR—July 14, 2025—Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joel Pawloski, President of its Marion County chapter. Joel succumbed to lung cancer at 6:48 pm last Saturday after fighting a valiant one-year battle. Joel was a Christian, a patriot, a devoted family man, and a warrior on many fronts. A retired Army Lt. Colonel, he served his country faithfully and carried that love over into his volunteer work for

SALEM, OR—June 29, 2025—Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) placed its first “Oregon is worth saving—Register Republican” billboard in Tillamook County last week along Hwy. 101. The funds came from donations to the nonprofit, raised during its May 17 event in The Dalles. “We were able to pay for a full year up front without cutting into the rest of our budget,” said Chair Kerry McQuisten. “We have several projects along these lines ahead.” Earlier in the year, the group began fo

SALEM, OR—June 12, 2025—Last night, Salem-area attorney Ray Hacke was appointed to the Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) Advisory Board by a unanimous vote of its Board of Directors. The advisory board, referred to as the OCC-13, is composed of experts in 13 vital policy areas that affect the state. Hacke will focus on First Amendment issues. Hacke also serves as a volunteer affiliate attorney for the Pacific Justice Institute, and heads that organization’s Oregon office. He h

Kerry McQuisten and Solomon Yue join Denise and Hunter on Salem/Keizer's KYKN 1430 to talk about the structure and successes of the Oregon Conservative Caucus. Listen here:

OCC's Chair and Co-Chair, Kerry McQuisten and Solomon Yue talked with Denise and Hunter on KYKN's Newsmakers at Noon in Salem/Keizer about the structure of the organization and the success of its first annual event.

SALEM, OR—June 4, 2025—Two members of the Oregon Conservative Caucus, husband and wife Michael and Yvonne Stoffey, ran for and were elected to two local boards in Marion County during last month’s special election. Michael Stoffey was officially sworn in as Director for Position 4 on the Marion County Fire District No. 1 Board of Directors during the public Board of Directors meeting on April 24, 2025, serving in the interim until official results of the May 20, 2025, Special

Conservative filmmaker Christopher Martini of Triple Martini Productions sent a video greeting via his friend, Board member Jean Sampson, last weekend. The OCC was honored to share this video with the audience in The Dalles on the May 17 at the organization's first annual event. Among Martini's other work is the documentary, "THE MAN YOU DON'T KNOW" about President Trump; its premier was held at Mar-a-Lago.

BRIDGEPORT, OR—May 21, 2025—The Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) held its first annual dinner and awards ceremony at the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center in The Dalles last weekend. With triple-digit turnout and a five-digit fundraising haul, Chair and co-founder Kerry McQuisten says the family-friendly event was a success. “We had members and nonmembers come from all over the state. We say OCC is an anti-grifting, no infighting zone – and it shows. Our guests were

SALEM, OR—May 21, 2025—The Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) held its first annual dinner and awards ceremony at the Columbia River Hotel and Conference Center in The Dalles last weekend. With triple-digit turnout and a five-digit fundraising haul, Chair and co-founder Kerry McQuisten says the family-friendly event was a success. “We had members and nonmembers come from all over the state. We say OCC is an anti-grifting, no infighting zone – and it shows. Our guests were motiv

The opener video for the organization's first statewide event was released this week as a preview for the tone ahead. The theme is "Oregon is Worth Saving."

Solomon Yue and Kerry McQuisten attended a gun show in Albany, Oregon over the weekend to register voters with the Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC). OCC Deschutes County member Laurie Kimmell sold T-shirts at the table while her spouse Rick Coufal attended at the adjoining NRA booth. Several nonaffiliated and unregistered Oregonians reregistered Republican as a result.

Members of the Oregon Conservative Caucus attended the Oregon Guns and More Show in Albany May 3-4. Four volunteers spent both days at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center registering voters during the show. High-profile voter registration social media influencer, Scott Presler, took note of the group's effort and spotlighted OCC on X during the event.