Andy Olson
| Andy Olson | ||
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| Oregon House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Co-Speaker Pro Tempore, Oregon House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | George Fox College | |
| Associate's | Chemeketa Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Norfolk, NE | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Olson earned his Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management from George Fox College and his AS in Law Enforcement from Chemeketa Community College.
Olson has professional experience as a public safety consultant, an instructor at Linn Benton Community College, at the Benton County Sheriff's Office, and as Lieutenant and station commander of the Albany, McMinnville, and Beaverton State Police Stations. Olson has worked as an Oregon State Police Officer from 1978 to 2007.
Olson has served the Oregon House of Representatives as a representative since 2005.
Organizations
- Member, Albany Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Albany Rotary Club
- Sunday School Teacher.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Vice Chair, Human Services Committee.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Services and Housing, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules, Co-Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Human Services, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Olson won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 15. Olson was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Ron Green (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andy Olson Incumbent |
66.5% | 17,977 | |
| Democratic | Ron Green | 33.5% | 9,046 | |
| Total Votes | 27,023 | |||
2010
Olson won re-election to the 15th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Bud Laurent in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oregon State House, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Olson (R)
|
17,033 | |||
| Bud Laurent (D) | 7,901 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Olson won re-election to Oregon State House District 15.[4]
Olson raised $225,310 for his campaign.[5]
| Oregon State House District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Olson (R)
|
18,808 | |||
| Dick Olsen (D) | 10,971 | |||
| Misc. | 60 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Olson collected $134,165 in campaign donations in 2010. The largest donors to the campaign are listed below.[6]
| Oregon House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Olson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Nike | $11,500 |
| Oregon Health Care Association | $6,500 |
| Chambers, William D | $5,000 |
| Oregon Bankers Association | $4,000 |
| Oregon Soft Drink Association | $3,300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $134,165 |
2008
In 2008 Olson collected $225,310 in donations.[7]
These were his largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OREGON FOREST INDUSTRIES COUNCIL | $16,000 |
| OREGON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION | $10,000 |
| OREGON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | $9,500 |
Personal
Andy Olson was born 1952 in Norfolk, Nebraska and subsequently raised in Albany, Oregon. He is currently married to Pam Olson with three children.
External links
- Representative Olson's campaign
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Andy Olson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," Accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Oregon Live Election, Election Results
- ↑ "Oregon State House official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donors
- ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
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