House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich cited frustration with ongoing drama within his own party as a key reason for stepping down as caucus leader this week, according to an internal letter he sent to caucus members Monday.

House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich ... on the responsibility of leading our party last September, we faced the challenge of not only preserving the gains we had achieved but also expanding our reach across Oregon,” said Helfrich, a resident of Hood ...

State Rep. Jeff Helfrich will not seek reelection as minority leader in the Oregon House. The Hood River Republican, who represents the 52nd House District in the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood,

Jeff Helfrich will not seek reelection as minority leader in the Oregon House. The Hood River Republican, who represents the 52nd House District in the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, made the announcement late Monday in a news release,