The Perils of QAnon Conspiracy Theory for Republicans in Oregon

The Perils of QAnon: Republicans, Don't Let Conspiracy Theories Destroy Our Families, Our Party, and Our Chance to Win in Oregon

Fellow Republicans, imagine the heartbreak of watching a loved one slip away—not to illness or tragedy, but to the dark grip of a baseless conspiracy that poisons their mind, shatters family bonds, and leaves behind a trail of anger, isolation, and despair.

This is the devastating reality for too many American families torn apart by QAnon, a movement that preys on our deepest fears and turns good people into shadows of themselves. We've seen it rip through homes, ending marriages, estranging parents from children, and driving believers into depression and financial ruin—all while claiming to "save" us from imaginary evils.

As we approach the May 19, 2026, Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon, we face a gut-wrenching choice: nominate Jo Rae Perkins, whose unyielding embrace of QAnon has already cost us dearly, or rally behind a principled moderate and US Marine veteran like Russ McAlmond, who can unite us and fight for real conservative values without the toxic baggage.

We can't afford to let QAnon hijack our party again—it's not just about losing elections; it's about losing our souls, our families, and our shot at reclaiming Oregon for the people who truly matter - the majority. 

QAnon isn't just a fringe theory—it's a soul-crushing lie that has no place in our Republican family. Born in 2017 from anonymous rants on shadowy online forums, it spins tales of a secret cabal of Satan-worshipping elites—mostly our political opponents—running child sex-trafficking rings and pulling the strings on global events. The mysterious "Q" promised Donald Trump would unleash "The Storm," sweeping away these phantoms in a blaze of justice.

But years have passed, and what do we have? Nothing but broken promises, shattered lives, and a movement that has fueled violence, from the Pizzagate shooting to threats against innocents. Think of the families: Husbands turning from kind providers into rage-filled isolates, wives abandoning lifelong partners, children cutting ties with parents who choose paranoia over presence.

One story after another reveals the quiet damage—believers losing jobs, squandering savings on doomsday preps, and demolishing relationships in pursuit of delusions that never materialize.

Republicans, this isn't strength; it's tragedy. We're the party of family values, personal responsibility, and truth—why betray that legacy by putting faith in a hoax that destroys everything we hold dear?  

In Oregon, where non-affiliated voters and independents outnumber us at over 36%, embracing QAnon isn't just foolish—it's a betrayal of every hardworking family counting on us to deliver real change, not rage-fueled fantasies. It drowns out genuine cries for help, like those from actual victims of abuse, by flooding the airwaves with wild accusations that protect no one and harm everyone.

As Republicans, we owe it to our children, our spouses, and our communities to reject this poison and reclaim our party from the radicals who would drag us into the abyss.

Jo Rae Perkins' story is a heartbreaking cautionary tale we can't ignore. In 2020, after clinching our primary against Jeff Merkley, she proudly declared her allegiance to QAnon, chanting "Where we go one, we go all" like a mantra that sealed her fate—and ours.

The media pounced, painting her—and by extension, all of us—as unhinged extremists, and independents fled in droves. The result? A soul-crushing defeat: 39.3% to Merkley's 56.9%, with our dreams of victory evaporating because QAnon turned voters away in disgust.

She repeated the nightmare in 2022 against Ron Wyden, peddling election denialism and satanic elite myths, only to limp to 40.9% in another landslide loss. Perkins' campaigns were starved of funds, bereft of broad support, and ultimately futile, leaving Oregon Republicans heartbroken and humiliated once more.

Now, in 2026, she's back, carrying the same destructive weight that has kept us sidelined since our last statewide win in 2002. We can't relive this pain—nominating her again would be a dagger to the heart of every patriot who yearns for a stronger Oregon.

But there's hope, Republicans—a path out of this despair. Russ McAlmond, a dedicated financial planner, human rights advocate and moderate voice, stands ready to lead us forward. He rejects extremism, focusing instead on the issues that unite us: economic prosperity, family security, and community strength.

Unlike Perkins, McAlmond can appeal to the independents we desperately need, bridging divides rather than widening them. Imagine the joy of victory—the pride in electing a senator who fights for us without the shadow of conspiracy hanging over every headline.

By choosing McAlmond in the Oregon primaries we honor our families, protect our party from self-destruction, and reignite the fire of conservative principles that can actually win.

Republicans, the stakes couldn't be higher. QAnon isn't just costing us elections—it's stealing our loved ones, fracturing our homes, and betraying the American dream we all cherish. Don't let Jo Rae Perkins drag us back into that abyss.

Vote for Russell McAlmond in the primary, and let's heal, unite, and triumph together. Our families deserve better. Our party deserves better. Oregon deserves better. Let's make it happen—before it's too late.