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Fred Girod
| Fred Girod | ||
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| Oregon State Senate District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 9, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $21,936/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Oregon State House of Representatives | ||
| 1993-1994, 2006-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oregon State University | |
| Master's | Harvard University | |
| Other | DMD, Oregon Health Sciences University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Salem, OR | |
| Profession | Dentist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Girod is a former Real Estate Developer. He was also partner in Lakeside Assisted Care Facility. He is currently a dentist.
Girod earned his BS from Oregon State University. He went on to receive his DMD from Oregon Health Sciences University. He then earned his MPA from Harvard University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Girod served on the following committees:
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business, Transportation and Economic Development | ||||
| • Joint Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
| Oregon Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection and Public Affairs | ||||
| • Emergency Board | ||||
| • Public Education Appropriation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Girod won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon State Senate District 9. Girod was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Steve Frank (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Oregon State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Fred Girod Incumbent |
64.3% | 33,278 | |
| Democratic | Steve Frank | 35.7% | 18,451 | |
| Total Votes | 51,729 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Girod was re-elected to the 9th District Seat in the Oregon State Senate, besting Bob McDonald (D). [3] Girod raised $154,289 for his campaign, while McDonald raised $9,480. [4]
| Oregon State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Girod (R)
|
31,201 | |||
| Bob McDonald (D) | 19,753 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Girod collected $154,289 in donations.[5]
These were the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OREGON SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP FUND | $10,279 |
| NORTHWEST GROCERY ASSOCIATION | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF TED FERRIOLI | $7,460 |
| OREGON VICTORY PAC | $5,000 |
Personal
Girod and his wife Daphne have two children.
External links
- Fred Girod's personal website
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 1992
- Sen. Girod's website
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Oregon State Senate District 9 2008–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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