Betsy Close | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office October 26, 2012 – January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Morse |
| Succeeded by | Sara Gelser |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th (through 2002), then 15th district | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Carolyn Oakley (before redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Andy Olson (after redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1950 Shelton, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | Senate website |
Betsy L. Close (born May 4, 1950) is a Republican politician who served in the Oregon State Senate.[1] Close was sworn into office in October 2012, replacing Frank Morse, who retired before his term ended.[1][2] Prior to serving as Senator, Close served four terms as state representative and taught in Albany, Oregon, and Washington state.[1]
In October 2013 she announced she would run for a full term.[3] In the November 2014 election, Close was defeated by Democrat Sara Gelser.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Bradbury | 1,002,052 | 57.2 | |
| Republican | Betsy L. Close | 690,228 | 39.4 | |
| Libertarian | Richard Morley | 56,678 | 3.2 | |
| Write-in | 3,871 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 1,752,829 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sara Gelser | 27,826 | 55.7 | |
| Republican | Betsy L Close | 21,922 | 43.8 | |
| Write-in | 250 | 0.5 | ||
| Total votes | 49,998 | 100% | ||
References
- 1 2 3 "Betsy Close sworn in as Oregon's newest state senator". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. October 26, 2012. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ↑ Cole, Michelle (October 10, 2012). "Former Oregon Rep. Betsy Close chosen for vacant Senate seat". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Sen. Betsy Close will run for Senate seat". October 17, 2013. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
- ↑ Mapes, Jeff (December 23, 2014). "Democrats Chuck Riley, Sara Gelser look to change politics in Oregon Senate". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ↑ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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