(Portland, OR) -- Elected officials in Oregon are calling for an end to violence around political campaigns following the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Governor Tina Kotek says violence is not what democracy is about and it's not acceptable in the U.S. Republican House Leader Jeff Helfrich said disputes are settled with votes and not violence. Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz said the country must do more to protect candidates, supporters and spectators from such heinous and horrific behavior.