Ty Pettit

Ty Pettit was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the Senate in Oregon. He was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.). Ty Pettit lost to Jeff Merkley in the primary which occurred on May 20, 2008.

2008 elections
Pettit was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) in the 2008 congressional elections. He lost in primary elections which took place on May  20, 2008.

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Oregon's Senate Race
 * "Ty Pettit for Senate," Official Ty Pettit for Senate Website.