Gordon Challstrom is facing Representative Dennis Richardson for the Republican nomination.  The winner will face Governor Kitzhaber in November.

Challstrom ran a concrete company for twenty years in Medford.  He says he's running to shrink state government and create jobs.

"I just believe as a businessman I know what economic environment you need to be promoting job growth.  I would say if you elect a lawyer, you're going to get more laws, but if you elect a businessman, you'll get more jobs."

Challstrom says if elected, he will reduce the tax burden and unnecessary government regulations that are depressing Oregon's job market.