YOU MATTER TO MADDIE!

Maddie is tired of a rigid, two-party system that leaves regular people out of the process. Maddie does not represent corporate interests, big money donors, or negative attack ads. Maddie represents YOU. Regular, every day members of our community. Deschutes county deserves a commissioner who understands the needs of working families.

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About Maddie McKinney

Maddie has over 17 years experience directly working alongside vulnerable families in our Community

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Why should I care about this?

Local politics are so important to our day to day lives, but so many people are not aware of what kinds of things local offices are responsible for.

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Platform

Read about Maddie’s vision for Deschutes County

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Mi Comunidad

Maddie quiere amplificar tu voz. Maddie tiene mucha experiencia trabajando con la comunidad latina en el condado de Deschutes. Clic aqui para aprender mas!

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Endorsements

Maddie’s supporters have a lot to say about her! 

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Engaged Youth

Maddie is forming a youth advisory panel, both to help guide this campaign, and once in office to ensure the young people in our community are being heard.

› I’m a youth!

Maddie wants to be your voice on the Board of County Commissioners.

Deschutes County voters passed a measure in 2022 to make the board of commissioners non-partisan. As of January 2025, Deschutes county has more voters who are not registered to any party than those who are registered either Democrat or Republican. This office requires a non partisan voice who can make common sense decisions on behalf of the community, in a non biased, non partisan way. Maddie is not seeking the backing or endorsement of a major political party because the voters were clear; hyperpartisan politics is not good for our local governance. Lets get away from the divisive party lines and work to make our community a safe and welcoming place we can all call home.

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Voter Outrech Events

Get in touch to host an event to connect with voters! Towards the spring we will be looking for people to host gatherings to write postcards to voters and knock on doors to tell our neighbors about Maddie’s campaign.

House Party

Host a casual get together to help Maddie introduce herself to voters. This could be a brunch, tea party, happy hour, dinner party.. options are endless. We will not hard-sell your friends for donations- this is an event to connect with Maddie and hear about her vision for the County.

VOTE for MADDIE May 19! important dates:

Last day to register to vote: April 28

First day to drop off ballot: May 1

Last day to drop off a ballot: May 19

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We know most people do not have extra money to spend on a donation. Here are other valuable ways you can contribute to helping Maddie get elected:

-Host a house party or fundraiser

-Volunteer to knock on doors

-Write postcards to voters

-Tell your friends about Maddie

-Pledge your vote

-Table at an event

-Donate an in-kind good or service

-Share and comment on our socials!

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About Maddie

I understand your needs because I am one of you. I am a single parent with two school aged kids. I have fed my children with the assistance of programs like SNAP and relied on food banks. I have two jobs. I rent my home. I have never owned a new car. I have a messy house and too much laundry. I know how to represent you, because I am one of you. I know you are busy making ends meet, and you cant leave in the middle of the day to come to a commissioner meeting. I promise to be a voice you can trust to stand up for the needs of working families.

Endorsements

Dona Freeman:

“Maddie is smart, optimistic, and ready to bring fresh ideas without falling into old campaign patterns. She is relatable, positive, and knows the issues facing the voters.”

Cody Darling:

“We all say ‘someone needs to do something!’ Maddie is actually doing it and I am so excited to support her campaign.”

Janette Gyesky, local business owner:

“More than ever, we need AUTHENTIC representation. We need someone who LISTENS. We need representation that lives the REAL day to day of working hard to provide for families. We need someone who will fight to make this community thrive for ALL. More than ever, we need Maddie! “

Angela K. Nickerson:

“As a teachers our goal is to help grow students who will make a positive impact on the world. Maddie was my student when she was in high school. She had the character, intelligence, and the compassion which eventually lead her into public service. It was baked in! And now your community will benefit even further from her leadership. You couldn’t ask for a better candidate.”