Gordon Friedman

Statesman Journal

The election is mere days away, and more than one in five Oregon voters have already returned their ballot. Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson is visiting Oregon in a last-ditch effort to pitch his campaign ticket to voters here.

Johnson, a two-term New Mexico governor, will appear Nov. 3 at the Mayfair Ballroom in Portland's Benson Hotel to spread the word about why he is a "sane choice" for president, according to his website. The event is free and begins at 6 p.m.

Public opinion polling has shown Johnson enjoys considerable support among Oregon voters. Two September polls showed him with 10 and 11 percent support, while two October polls showed 5 and 6 percent support.

Johnson's vice presidential running mate is Bill Weld, a former Massachusetts governor.

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If you go: Gary Johnson event in Portland

Who: Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson

What: Campaign rally

Where: Mayfair Ballroom at the Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. Phone: (503) 228-2000

When: Doors open at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. Event begins at 6 p.m.

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