OREGON – Officials say that the annual dinner was hosted by the Washington County GOP and the main goal was to energize the party in a state where many Republicans feel like their voices have been lost at the state and federal level.

Congressman Cliffe Bentz represents Oregon’s second district as the only Republican in the state’s delegation. 

Former Vice President Mike Pence spent 40 minutes of his speech slamming the Biden administration and praising the work of former President Trump.

He called on Oregon Republicans to take the lead in winning seats back in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

He also said that the national spotlight has been on Oregon, specifically Portland, for the last year and challenged Republicans to show the country Oregon does have conservative ideals.