Here is a press release issues by the Ben Westlund campaign:

Independent Party Cross-Nominates Westlund for State Treasurer
Focus on Fair Elections, Campaign Finance, and Restoring the Initiative

SALEM, Ore. (August 11, 2008) --- State Senator and Democratic nominee for Oregon State Treasurer Ben Westlund (D-Tumalo) has now also received the nomination of the Independent Party of Oregon in his race to be Oregon's next State Treasurer. With more than 23,000 members, the Independent Party of Oregon is the third largest political party in the state and supports candidates who fight for good government and for the rights of citizens.