Where Coos County Candidates Stand
Complete, verbatim questionnaire responses from the four candidates who participated. Opponents did not submit answers.
Full answers • 25 questions • 100% transparent
All 4 Featured Candidates Stand United
on Core Republican Priorities
Despite running for different offices, Claire Lynn, Brandi Martindale, Richard Coleman, and Marty Kuhrt are in near-total agreement on the most important issues facing Coos County and Oregon.
Richard Coleman
Commissioner
Brandi Martindale
Commissioner
Claire Lynn
State Rep
Marty Kuhrt
Clerk
- ✓⃝ Full cooperation with ICE
- ✓⃝ No taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants
- ✓⃝ Biological sex is real — No men in women’s sports or locker rooms
- ✓⃝ No taxpayer funding for gender-affirming procedures (especially minors)
- ✓⃝ Require photo ID to vote
- ✓⃝ Raise school graduation standards + support school choice
- ✓⃝ Reopen / expand mental health institutions
- ✓⃝ Less regulation on hunting, fishing, and firearms
- ✓⃝ Reduce taxes & fees (gas tax, CAT, estate tax, etc.)
- ✓⃝ Public safety & victims first — cut waste
- ✓⃝ HB 3115 (“Right to Camp”) is ineffective/harmful — needs repeal + treatment-focused solutions
Other Candidates Supported by Friends of Coos County Republicans
Monique DeSpain
U.S. House of Representatives • OR-4
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel (JAG), attorney, and proven conservative leader. Focuses on public safety, border security, and holding career politicians accountable.
JoRae Perkins
U.S. Senate
Former Oregon Republican Party Secretary, and two-time U.S. Senate nominee. Strong conservative voice focused on faith, public safety, and constitutional values.
Other Republican Candidates for U.S. Senate
Oregon Governor
Friends of Coos County Republicans Support:
Other Republican Candidates for Governor
Full Issue-by-Issue Comparison
Every question and every candidate’s complete, verbatim answer side-by-side.
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Claire Lynn State Rep HD9
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Brandi Martindale Commissioner Pos 2
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Richard Coleman Commissioner Pos 3
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Marty Kuhrt County Clerk
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County Commissioner • Position 3
Richard Coleman
Republican Candidate for Position 3
Rick Osborn did not submit a questionnaire response.
Visit osborn4coos.comCounty Commissioner • Position 2
Brandi Martindale
Republican Candidate for Position 2
John Sweet (R – Incumbent) did not submit a questionnaire response.
View Facebook pageState Representative
Troy Cribbins (R) did not submit a questionnaire response.
Visit troycribbins.comCounty Clerk