2012 Oregon legislative election

none September 2023 Oregon legislative elections, 2012 Oregon legislative no Oregon legislative elections, 2010 2010 2012 11 06 Oregon legislative elections, 2014 2014 16 seats of the Oregon State Senate and 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives Democratic Party (US) 46 (16 in Senate, 30 in House) 50 (16 in Senate, 34 in House) 4 in Senate, 4 in House Democratic Party (US) Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) 44 (14 Senate, 30 House) 40 (14 Senate, 26 House) 4 in Senate, 4 in House The 2012 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses for the 77th Oregon Legislative Assembly. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were on May 15, 2012, and the general election was on November 6, 2012. Sixteen of the Oregon State Senate's 30 seats were up for election, as were all 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives. In the Senate, the Democrats kept a 16–14 majority, identical to their advantage in the previous legislative session. In the House, Democrats took a 34–26 majority, up from a 30–30 split in the previous session.2012 Election Results: Oregon Legislature http://gov.oregonlive.com/election/2012/Legislature/ OregonLive.com November 7, 2012 December 11, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181211032057/https://gov.oregonlive.com/election/2012/Legislature/ dead 3 Oregon Senate 2012 Oregon State Senate elections Oregon legislative no 2010 Oregon legislative election#Oregon Senate 2010 2012 11 06 2014 Oregon legislative election#Oregon Senate 2014 16 of 30 seats in the Oregon State Senate 16 Democratic Party (US) 16 16 434,590 50.81% Oregon State Senate 2012 Election Results.svg 300px Results of the elections:#92C5DE Democratic hold #F48882 Republican hold#D3D3D3 No election Democratic Party (US) Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) 14 14 399,077 46.66% In the previous session, Democrats controlled the Senate with a 16–14 majority. Of the 16 seats up for election, eight were previously held by Democrats, and eight by Republicans. thumb|Statewide view of 2012 Senate Districts thumb|Portland Metro Area view of 2012 Senate Districts Predictions SourceRankingAs of GoverningDaigneau Elizabeth Jacobson Louis 2012-10-23 The Latest Chamber-by-Chamber Analysis of the 2012 State Legislative Elections https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-latest-chamber-by-chamber-analysis-2012-state-legislative-elections.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20210224195701/https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-latest-chamber-by-chamber-analysis-2012-state-legislative-elections.html February 24, 2021 2024-07-13 Governing en | Lean D October 24, 2012 Open seats District 2: Republican Jason Atkinson retired.http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2012/03/jason_atkinson_pulls_plug_on_r.html Jason Atkinson pulls plug on re-election effort, says he will ask Rep. Wally Hicks to run in his place March 6, 2012 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Jeff Mapes District 5: Democrat Joanne Verger retired.http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/01/oregon_rep_terry_beyer_joins_l.html Oregon Rep. Terry Beyer joins list of state lawmakers not seeking re-election January 31, 2012 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Michelle Cole District 27: Republican Chris Telfer was defeated in the District 27 primary by Tim Knopp, the vice president of the Central Oregon Builders Association and a former state Representative.http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/oregon_legislative_primaries_k.html Oregon state Rep. Mike Schaufler and state Sen. Chris Telfer lose seats (2012 primary election) May 15, 2012 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Michelle Cole District 29: Republican David Nelson retired. Results Oregon State Senate elections, 2012General election — November 6, 2012 Party Votes Percentage Seats won Seats contested Democratic434,590 50.81%8 14 Republican 289,189 46.66%8 14 American Independent 10,459 1.22% 0 1 Libertarian 7,203 0.84% 0 3 Others 4,005 0.47% 0 Valid votes 855,334 86.18% — — Invalid votes 137,109 13.82% — — Total ballots returnedhttp://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordpdf/6873691 Voter Turnout - Oregon - General Election 2012 992,443 100.00% 16 34 Voter turnout 83.14% (Registered Voters) Districthttp://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873690 General Election Abstracts of Votes: State Senate June 21, 2012 Oregon Secretary of State October 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201011031342/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873690 dead 1 Republican Party (US) Jeff Kruseof Roseburg Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Jeff Kruse 40,361 Democratic Party (US) Eldon Rollins 16,062 other 121 2 Republican Party (US) Jason Atkinsonof Central Point Retired 3 Republican Party (US) Herman Baertschiger Jr. 34,420 Democratic Party (US) Jim Diefenderfer 18,219 other 174 5 Democratic Party (US) Joanne Vergerof Coos Bay Retired 3 Democratic Party (US) Arnie Roblan 30,343 Republican Party (US) Scott Roberts 24,979 other 92 9 Republican Party (US) Fred Girodof Stayton Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Fred Girod 33,278 Democratic Party (US) Steve Frank 18,451 other 117 12 Republican Party (US) Brian Boquistof McMinnville Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Brian Boquist 34,038 Democratic Party (US) Annette Frank 22,535 other 117 14 Democratic Party (US) Mark Hassof Beaverton Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Mark Hass 32,372 Republican Party (US) Gary Coe 19,694 others 1560 17 Democratic Party (US) Elizabeth Steiner Haywardof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Elizabeth Steiner Hayward 37,545 Republican Party (US) John Verbeek 18,879 other 120 18 Democratic Party (US) Ginny Burdickof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Ginny Burdick 43,412 Republican Party (US) Suzanne Gallagher 19,037 other 193 21 Democratic Party (US) Diane Rosenbaumof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Diane Rosenbaum 55,734 Republican Party (US) Cliff Hutchison 10,143 other 204 22 Democratic Party (US) Chip Shieldsof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Chip Shields 55,017 Libertarian Party (US) Herbert Booth 4,693 other 335 23 Democratic Party (US) Jackie Dingfelderof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Jackie Dingfelder 43,582 Independent (politician) Tracy Olsen 10,459 other 378 25 Democratic Party (US) Laurie Monnes Andersonof Gresham Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Laurie Monnes Anderson 22,944 Republican Party (US) Scott Hansen 18,962 other 1927 27 Republican Party (US) Chris Telferof Tumalo Lost in primary 3 Republican Party (US) Tim Knopp 35,398 Democratic Party (US) Geri Hauser 24,399 other 270 28 Republican Party (US) Doug Whitsettof Klamath Falls Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Doug Whitsett 40,658 other 924 29 Republican Party (US) David Nelsonof Pendleton Retired 3 Republican Party (US) Bill Hansell 30,552 Democratic Party (US) Antone Minthorn 13,975 other 108 30 Republican Party (US) Ted Ferrioliof John Day Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Ted Ferrioli 38,678 other 675 House of Representatives 2012 Oregon House of Representatives elections Oregon legislative no 2010 Oregon legislative election#House of Representatives 2010 2012 11 06 2014 Oregon legislative election#Oregon House of Representatives 2014 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives 31 Democratic Party (US) 30 34 4 Oregon House of Representatives Election 2012 - Results by District.svg 300px Results:#0671B0 Democratic gain#92C5DE Democratic hold #F48882 Republican hold Democratic Party (US) Democratic Party (US) Republican Party (US) 30 26 4 In the House, all 60 seats up for re-election. In the previous session, the house was evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, 30–30. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Governing | Lean D flip October 24, 2012 Open seats District 9: Democrat Arnie Roblan won an open state senate seat in District 5. District 10: Democrat Jean Cowan retired. District 12: Democrat Terry Beyer retired. District 26: Republican Matt Wingard won the Republican primary, but dropped his re-election bid following a scandal.http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/06/matt_wingard_says_he_wont_run.html Matt Wingard says he won't run for re-election to Oregon House June 19, 2012 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Jeff Mapes District 36: Democrat Mary Nolan ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Portland City Council.http://blog.oregonlive.com/portlandcityhall/2011/07/rep_mary_nolan_to_challenge_co.html Oregon Rep. Mary Nolan to challenge Portland Commissioner Amanda Fritz July 5, 2011 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Beth Slovic District 40: Democratic Dave Hunt ran unsuccessfully for chairman of the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners.http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-city/index.ssf/2011/09/state_rep_dave_hunt_announces.html State Rep. Dave Hunt announces 2012 run for Clackamas County chairman -- with draft press release September 20, 2011 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Yuxing Zheng District 47: Democratic Jefferson Smith ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Portland.http://blog.oregonlive.com/portlandcityhall/2011/09/jefferson_smith_announces_he_w.html Jefferson Smith announces he will run for Portland mayor, challenging Eileen Brady and Charlie Hales September 13, 2011 June 27, 2012 The Oregonian Beth Slovic District 48: Democrat Mike Schaufler lost in the Democratic primary to Jeff Reardon. District 56: Republican Bill Garrard retired. Results Districthttp://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873690 General Election Abstracts of Votes: State Representative June 21, 2012 Oregon Secretary of State October 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201011031342/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/RecordView/6873690 dead 1 Republican Party (US) Wayne Kriegerof Gold Beach Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Wayne Krieger 21,505 Democratic Party (US) Jim Klahr 9,917 other 75 2 Republican Party (US) Tim Freemanof Roseburg Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Tim Freeman 17,653 Libertarian Party (US) Jeff Adams 5,113 other 187 3 Republican Party (US) Wally Hicksof Grants Pass Re-elected 4 Republican Party (US) Wally Hicks 18,681 Constitution Party of Oregon Barbara L. Gonzalez 3,043 Libertarian Party (US) Johnie Wayne Scott 2,944 other 172 4 Republican Party (US) Dennis Richardsonof Central Point Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Dennis Richardson 21,284 Constitution Party of Oregon Rick Hake 3,047 other 148 5 Democratic Party (US) Peter Buckleyof Ashland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Peter Buckley 20,635 Republican Party (US) Sandra A. Abercrombie 10,427 other 49 6 Republican Party (US) Sal Esquivelof Medford Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Sal Esquivel 16,594 other 676 7 Republican Party (US) Bruce Hannaof Roseburg Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Bruce Hanna 18,459 Democratic Party (US) Fergus Mclean 8,147 other 75 8 Democratic Party (US) Paul Holveyof Eugene Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Paul Holvey 21,681 Republican Party (US) Aaron Baker 8,014 others 1000 9 Democratic Party (US) Arnie Roblanof Coos Bay Retired 3 Democratic Party (US) Caddy McKeown 14,906 Republican Party (US) Nancy Brouhard 11,639 others 759 10 Democratic Party (US) Jean Cowanof Newport Retired 3 Democratic Party (US) David Gomberg 15,978 Republican Party (US) Jerome Grant 11,028 other 46 11 Democratic Party (US) Phil Barnhartof Eugene Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Phil Barnhart 15,842 Republican Party (US) Kelly Lovelace 12,477 other 82 12 Democratic Party (US) Terry Beyerof Springfield Retired 3 Democratic Party (US) John Lively 12,213 Republican Party (US) Joe Pishioneri 10,442 other 73 13 Democratic Party (US) Nancy Nathansonof Eugene Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Nancy Nathanson 19,110 Republican Party (US) Mark Callahan 8,651 other 56 14 Democratic Party (US) Val Hoyleof Eugene Re-elected 4 Democratic Party (US) Val Hoyle 14,413 Republican Party (US) Dwight Coon 11,309 Libertarian Party (US) Sharon A. Mahler 790 other 38 15 Republican Party (US) Andy Olsonof Albany Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Andy Olson 17,977 Democratic Party (US) John-Paul Cernak 9,046 other 57 16 Democratic Party (US) Sara Gelserof Corvallis Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Sara Gelser 19,306 Republican Party (US) Andrew Decker 7,336 others 955 17 Republican Party (US) Sherrie Sprengerof Scio Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Sherrie Sprenger 18,118 Democratic Party (US) Richard Harisay 7,872 other 73 18 Republican Party (US) Vic Gilliamof Silverton Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Vic Gilliam 20,824 other 779 19 Republican Party (US) Kevin Cameronof Salem Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Kevin Cameron 15,388 Democratic Party (US) Claudia Kyle 10,892 other 63 20 Republican Party (US) Vicki Bergerof Salem Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Vicki Berger 16,745 Democratic Party (US) Kathy T. Graham 9,916 other 103 21 Democratic Party (US) Brian Clemof Salem Re-elected 4 Democratic Party (US) Brian Clem 11,542 Republican Party (US) Dan Farrington 7,227 Independent (politician) Marvin Sannes 758 other 51 22 Democratic Party (US) Betty Kompof Woodburn Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Betty Komp 7,524 Republican Party (US) Kathy LeCompte 6,478 other 62 23 Republican Party (US) Jim Thompsonof Dallas Re-elected 4 Republican Party (US) Jim Thompson 17,864 Democratic Party (US) Ross Swartzendruber 9,937 Green Party (US) Alex Polikoff 2,381 other 43 24 Republican Party (US) Jim Weidnerof Yamhill Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Jim Weidner 14,707 Democratic Party (US) Kathy Campbell 11,755 other 631 25 Republican Party (US) Kim Thatcherof Keizer Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Kim Thatcher 16,670 Democratic Party (US) Paul Holman 8,858 others 745 26 Republican Party (US) Matt Wingardof Wilsonville Retired 3 Republican Party (US) John DavisIncumbent Matt Wingard won the Republican primary, but withdrew his candidacy due to a scandal. Republicans chose John Davis as their replacement candidate.http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/07/republicans_pick_john_davis_to.html Republicans pick John Davis to replace Rep. Matt Wingard as GOP nominee in House District 26 July 9, 2012 July 10, 2012 Mapes Jeff The Oregonian 15,141 Democratic Party (US) Wynne Wakkila 12,096 other 60 27 Democratic Party (US) Tobias Readof Beaverton Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Tobias Read 19,180 Republican Party (US) Burton Keeble 9,005 other 81 28 Democratic Party (US) Jeff Barkerof Aloha Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Jeff Barker 14,841 Republican Party (US) Manuel Castaneda 9,605 other 55 29 Republican Party (US) Katie Eyreof Hillsboro Lost re-election 3 Republican Party (US) Katie Eyre 9,788 Democratic Party (US) Ben Unger 11,312 other 60 30 Republican Party (US) Shawn Lindsayof Hillsboro Lost re-election 4 Republican Party (US) Shawn Lindsay 11,096 Democratic Party (US) Joe GallegosAdriana Cañas won the Democratic primary, but withdrew her candidacy after her recent bankruptcy was made public. Democrats chose replacement candidate on July 21.http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/07/joseph_gallegos_wins_democrati.html Joseph Gallegos wins Democratic nomination for Hillsboro legislative seat July 21, 2012 November 15, 2012 Barron-Lopez Laura The Oregonian 12,299 Libertarian Party (US) Kyle Markley 1,441 other 43 31 Democratic Party (US) Brad Wittof Clatskanie Re-elected 5 Democratic Party (US) Brad Witt 15,650 Republican Party (US) Lew Barnes 12,262 Constitution Party of Oregon Ray Biggs 782 Libertarian Party (US) Robert Miller 665 other 44 32 Democratic Party (US) Deborah Booneof Cannon Beach Re-elected 4 Democratic Party (US) Deborah Boone 18,405 Constitution Party of Oregon Jim Welsh 6,938 Libertarian Party (US) Perry Roll 1,468 other 118 33 Democratic Party (US) Mitch Greenlickof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Mitch Greenlick 21,248 Republican Party (US) Stevan Kirkpatrick 9,455 other 78 34 Democratic Party (US) Chris Harkerof Beaverton Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Chris Harker 16,035 Republican Party (US) Dan Mason 9,023 other 75 35 Democratic Party (US) Margaret Dohertyof Tigard Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Margaret Doherty 17,593 Republican Party (US) John Goodhouse 11,753 other 52 36 Democratic Party (US) Mary Nolanof Portland RetiredRan for Portland City Council. 3 Democratic Party (US) Jennifer Williamson 26,785 Republican Party (US) Bruce Neal 5,664 other 129 37 Republican Party (US) Julie Parrishof West Linn Re-elected 4 Republican Party (US) Julie Parrish 16,122 Democratic Party (US) Carl Hosticka 14,925 Libertarian Party (US) Meredith Love Taggart 695 other 28 38 Democratic Party (US) Chris Garrettof Lake Oswego Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Chris Garrett 24,017 Republican Party (US) Tom Maginnis 10,984 other 84 39 Republican Party (US) Bill Kennemerof Oregon City Re-elected 4 Republican Party (US) Bill Kennemer 18,748 Democratic Party (US) Christopher Cameron Bangs 11,045 Libertarian Party (US) Blake Holmes 763 other 33 40 Democratic Party (US) Dave Huntof Gladstone RetiredRan for chair of the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners. 3 Democratic Party (US) Brent Barton 14083 Republican Party (US) Steve Newgard 13735 other 66 41 Democratic Party (US) Carolyn Tomeiof Milwaukie Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Carolyn Tomei 22530 Republican Party (US) Timothy E. McMenamin 8559 other 67 42 Democratic Party (US) Jules Baileyof Portland Re-elected 2 Democratic Party (US) Jules Bailey 27055 other 632 43 Democratic Party (US) Lew Frederickof Portland Re-elected 2 Democratic Party (US) Lew Frederick 27623 other 569 44 Democratic Party (US) Tina Kotekof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Tina Kotek 23235 Republican Party (US) Michael Harrington 3557 other 126 45 Democratic Party (US) Michael Dembrowof Portland Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Michael Dembrow 24403 Republican Party (US) Anne Marie Gurney 5177 other 114 46 Democratic Party (US) Alissa Keny-Guyerof Portland Re-elected 2 Democratic Party (US) Alissa Keny-Guyer 19945 other 566 47 Democratic Party (US) Jefferson Smithof Portland RetiredRan for mayor of Portland. 3 Democratic Party (US) Jessica Vega Pederson 12662 Republican Party (US) Maggie Nelson 6773 other 93 48 Democratic Party (US) Mike Schauflerof Happy Valley Lost in primary 3 Democratic Party (US) Jeff Reardon 13967 Republican Party (US) George (Sonny) Yellott 6255 other 94 49 Republican Party (US) Matt Wandof Troutdale Lost re-election 3 Republican Party (US) Matt Wand 9602 Democratic Party (US) Chris Gorsek 11459 other 75 50 Democratic Party (US) Greg Matthewsof Gresham Re-elected 3 Democratic Party (US) Greg Matthews 13856 Republican Party (US) Logan Boettcher 7037 other 101 51 Democratic Party (US) Patrick Sheehanof Clackamas Lost re-election 3 Republican Party (US) Patrick Sheehan 11199 Democratic Party (US) Shemia Fagan 12584 other 66 52 Republican Party (US) Mark Johnsonof Hood River Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Mark Johnson 14344 Democratic Party (US) Peter Nordbye 13407 other 50 53 Republican Party (US) Gene Whisnantof Sunriver Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Gene Whisnant 21675 other 460 54 Republican Party (US) Jason Congerof Bend Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Jason Conger 16716 Democratic Party (US) Nathan R. Hovekamp 12877 other 67 55 Republican Party (US) Mike McLaneof Powell Butte Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Mike McLane 18836 Democratic Party (US) John Huddle 8842 other 55 56 Republican Party (US) Bill Garrardof Klamath Falls Retired 2 Republican Party (US) Gail Whitsett 18987 other 630 57 Republican Party (US) Greg Smithof Heppner Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Greg Smith 15242 other 252 58 Republican Party (US) Bob Jensonof Pendleton Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) Bob Jenson 19497 Democratic Party (US) Heidi Van Schoonhoven 6066 other 119 59 Republican Party (US) John Huffmanof The Dalles Re-elected 3 Republican Party (US) John Huffman 17466 Democratic Party (US) Gary L. Ollerenshaw 8678 other 53 60 Republican Party (US) Cliff Bentzof Ontario Re-elected 2 Republican Party (US) Cliff Bentz 20310 other 265 See also 76th Oregon Legislative Assembly (2011–2012) 77th Oregon Legislative Assembly (2013–2014) Sources Oregon Secretary of State - November 6, 2012, General Election Abstract of Votes References 30em Legislative 2012 Oregon Legislative Assembly