Deb Patterson (politician)
Deb Patterson is an American politician from the state of Oregon. A Democrat, she has been a member of the Oregon State Senate since January 2021.
Deb Patterson | |
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Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 10th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Denyc Boles |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Career
Patterson has been an executive in the health care sector and for decades has been a local advocate in that field, served as a member of the Oregon Disabilities Commission and chaired the Marion County Health Advisory Board. She is a Congregational minister.[1]
Elections
In November 2018, Patterson ran against incumbent Republican state senator Jackie Winters and lost.[2] Winters died in office.[3] On November 3, 2020, Patterson defeated incumbent Republican appointee Denyc Boles in a special general election to fill the remaining two years of Winters' term,[4] although the results of the election were not certified until weeks after the election.[1][5]
References
- Oregon primary: Deb Patterson wins race for Salem Senate seat, Salem Statesman Journal, Connor Radnovich, May 19, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- Senate Republican Leader Jackie Winters headed for victory, Statesman Journal, Natalie Pate, Tracy Loew, November 6, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- "Oregon Right to Life - Sen. Jackie Winters (R-Oregon) biography". ortl.capwiz.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- Dency Boyles, Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- After weeks of waiting, Deb Patterson wins race for Senate District 10, Salem Reporter, Jake Thomas, November 19, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.