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Bill Hansell
| Bill Hansell | ||
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| Oregon State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2017 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oregon | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Public service | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hansell currently serves as a Umatilla County Commissioner. He earned a BA in political science from the University of Oregon and earned a post-grad certificate from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. Hansell previously worked as a farmer and campus minister. He has also served as President of the National Association of Counties and President of the Association of Oregon Counties.[1]
Issues
Campaign
2012
On his 2012 campaign site, Hansell outlines his campaign themes:
- "I believe my rural background, understanding the issues, and 29 years of public service, at not only the local but also on state and federal levels, will enable me to effectively serve the citizens of District 29 in Salem. I am looking forward to that opportunity."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hansell served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environment and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Hansell won election in the 2012 election for Oregon Senate District 29. Hansell defeated Maryl Graybeal Featherstone in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Antone Minthorn (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Republican David Nelson did not seek re-election.[2][3]
| Oregon State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Hansell |
68.6% | 30,552 | |
| Democratic | Antone Minthorn | 31.4% | 13,975 | |
| Total Votes | 44,527 | |||
| Oregon State Senate, District 29 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Bill Hansell |
61.3% | 8,358 |
| Maryl Graybeal Featherstone | 38.7% | 5,284 |
| Total Votes | 13,642 | |
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Recent news
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Bill Hansell News Feed
- Teen tanning ban passes Oregon Senate, heading to John Kitzhaber - OregonLive.com
- Legislature makes late push for jobs: Agenda 2013 - OregonLive.com
- Horse tripping bill draws more testimony - Capital Press
- Hearing set for cougar-hunting bill - Statesman Journal
- Underage tanning bill clears final hurdle - Statesman Journal
- Proclamation can't replace state funding for weed control - Capital Press
- Accident could keep key Oregon lawmaker out of Salem this week - OregonLive.com
- COMMENTARY: Oregon needs single-payer health care - Wallowa County Cheiftain
- Oregon should outlaw the practice of horse tripping: Guest opinion - OregonLive.com
- Senate Votes to Set Tanning Ban Age Limit at 17 - The Lund Report
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External links
- Bill Hansell, Campaign website
- Bill Hansell, Campaign Facebook page
- Bill Hansell, Campaign Twitter feed
- Oregon Secretary of State, 2012 Candidate Information, "William S Hansell"
- The Oregonian, Your Voter Guide 2012, "Bill Hansell"
- Project Vote Smart Biography, "Bill Hansell"
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Nelson (R) |
Oregon State Senate District 29 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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