The same maneuver that appeared to clear the way to the Oregon legislature for a Republican in Senate District 28 also happened in House District 56.
Gail Whitsett--whose husband represents the Senate district--announced her withdrawal from the race the day after the filing deadline.
Fellow Republican Werner Reschke filed minutes before the deadline, sparking allegations of "insider trading."
Two other candidates seek the seat, Jonah Hakanson as a general election non-affiliated candidate, and former Klamath County Commissioner Al Switzer as a Republican write-in.
Hakanson and Switzer join us to air their views; Reschke said he would be unable to visit The Exchange now.
