Oregon: Independent candidate for gov Ben Westlund making Kulongoski race harder

Ore. governor faces tough re-election bid

BRAD CAINAssociated PressContra Costa TimesMay 15, 2006 ....Kulongoski faces two rivals for the Democratic nomination in Oregon's May 16 primary - former state Treasurer Jim Hill and Peter Sorenson, a commissioner in Lane County. Kulongoski is expected to win the nomination.
But his real test could come in November, when he faces one of three major Republican contenders. Another threat is an independent candidate, state Sen. Ben Westlund, whose base appears to be growing.... http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/politics/14582593.htm