Doug Whitsett

Doug Whitsett
Oregon State Senate District 28
Incumbent
In office
2005-Present
Term ends
January 14, 2013
Years in position	8
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$21,936/year
Per diem	$123/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	2008
First elected	2004
Next election	November 6, 2012
Term limits	N/A
Education
Associate's	Central Oregon Community College
Other	DVM, Washington State University
Personal
Place of birth	Powell Butte, OR
Websites
Office website
Personal website
Campaign website

Doug K. Whitsett has been a Republican member of the Oregon State Senate. Whitsett joined the Oregon State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 28th district.

Whitsett has worked as a farmer and horse breeder. He was an Associate Veterinarian for Klamath Animal Clinic from 1968 to 1985. He then worked as president of the Klamath Animal Clinic from 1986 to 1994.

Whitsett earned his AA from Central Oregon Community College. He went on to receive his DVM from Washington State University.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Whitsett served on the following committees:

Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013
• Ways and Means

2011-2012

Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011
• Judiciary
• Joint Ways and Means

2009-2010

Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009
• Emergency Board
• Judiciary
• Justice System Revenues
• Ways and Means

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

On his 2012 campaign site, Whitsett outlines his campaign themes:

• "Since first being elected in 2004, Doug Whitsett has become recognized as a fierce champion for rural Oregon. He has been a careful watchdog of environmental regulation, routinely identifying and fighting back excessive rule proposals and job-killing red tape. He has earned a position on the powerful budget-writing Ways and Means Committee, where his keen eye for detail and numbers has made him a formidable enemy of government waste and out-of-control spending."

Elections

2012

See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012

Whitsett won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon State Senate District 28. Whitsett defeated Karl Scronce in the May 15 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

Oregon State Senate, District 28 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Douglas K. Whitsett Incumbent	74.3%	12,190
Karl Scronce	25.7%	4,218
Total Votes		16,408

2008

On November 4, 2008, Whitsett won re-election to the 28th district in the Oregon State Senate. Whitsett had no challenger.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Whitsett is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Whitsett raised a total of $394,194 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.

Doug Whitsett's Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Oregon State Senate, District 28		$132,714
2010	Oregon State Senate, District 28		$50,268
2008	Oregon State Senate, District 28		$68,904
2006	Oregon State Senate, District 28		$12,074
2004	Oregon State Senate, District 28		$130,234
Grand Total Raised			$394,194

Whitsett won re-election to the Oregon State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Whitsett raised a total of $132,714.

Oregon State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Doug Whitsett's campaign in 2012
Gail Whitsett for Oregon	$20,000
Regence Oregon PAC	$5,000
Oregon Bankers Association	$4,000
Oregon Soft Drink Association	$3,000
Associated Oregon Loggers	$2,500
Total Raised in 2012	$132,714
Source:Follow the Money

Whitsett was not up for election to the Oregon State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Whitsett raised a total of $50,268.

Oregon State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Doug Whitsett's campaign in 2010
CVS Caremark	$2,500
Oregon Soft Drink Association	$2,500
Oregon Bankers Association	$2,000
Nike	$2,000
Oregon Neighborhood Store Association	$1,500
Total Raised in 2010	$50,268
Source:Follow the Money

Whitsett won re-election to the Oregon State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Whitsett raised a total of $68,904.

Oregon State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Doug Whitsett's campaign in 2008
Oregon Soft Drink Association	$3,000
Anheuser-Busch	$2,000
Oregon Restaurant Association	$2,000
Reynolds American Inc.	$2,000
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon	$2,000
Total Raised in 2008	$68,904
Source:Follow the Money

Whitsett was not up for election to the Oregon State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Whitsett raised a total of $12,074.

Oregon State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Doug Whitsett's campaign in 2006
Hire Calling Public Affairs	$5,000
Cottonwood Financial Ltd.	$1,000
Nike	$1,000
Northwest Natural Gas Co.	$1,000
RJ Reynolds Tobacco	$500
Total Raised in 2006	$12,074
Source:Follow the Money

Whitsett won election to the Oregon State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Whitsett raised a total of $130,234.

Oregon State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Doug Whitsett's campaign in 2004
Elect Steve Harper	$12,500
Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association	$5,500
Oregon Victory Committee	$5,000
Oregon Health Care Association	$3,000
Juniper Ridge Ranch LLC	$3,000
Total Raised in 2004	$130,234
Source:Follow the Money

Personal

Whitsett has a wife, Gail.

External links

Suggest a link

• Profile from the Oregon Senate website
• Sen. Whitsett's personal webpage
• Doug Whitsett, Campaign website
• Doug Whitsett, Facebook profile
• Oregon Secretary of State, 2012 Candidate Information, "Douglas K Whitsett"
• The Oregonian, Your Voter Guide 2012, "Douglas K Whitsett"
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

References

Political offices
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