Jean Cowan
| Jean Cowan | |
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| Oregon House of Representatives District 10 | |
| Retired | |
| In office | |
| 2007-2013 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 |
| First elected | 2006 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Prior offices | |
| Mayor, City of Elgin | |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Marylhurst College |
| Personal | |
| Place of birth | Astoria, OR |
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Education
Jean Cowan earned her Bachelors degree in Organizational Communication from Marylhurst College.
Professional Experience
Jean Cowan has professional experience as an emergency medical technician, a medical assistant, a newspaper editor, and a school bus driver.
Political Experience
Before joining the Oregon House of Representatives as a representative in 2007, Jean Cowan served as mayor of Elgin, a councilwoman of Elgin, and a commissioner of Lincoln County.
Organizations
- Participant, Adult Recreational Sports Leagues
- Treasurer, Association of Oregon Counties
- Member, Association of Oregon Counties Board of Directors
- Co-organizer, Elgin's Volunteer Ambulance Service and Rural Health Clinic
- Board of Directors, League of Oregon Cities
- Member, League of Women Voters
- Member, Oregon Health Council
- Member, Oregon Public Health Advisory Board
- Member, Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Council
- Organizer, three Cooperative Preschool Programs.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Oregon Health Council
- Member, Oregon Public Health Advisory Board
- Member, Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Council.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cowan served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities, Vice Chair
- Natural Resources Subcommittee, Co-Chair
- Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cowan served on these committees:
Elections
2012
Cowan did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Cowan won re-election to the 10th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Becky Lemler in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Oregon State House, District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jean Cowan (D)
|
14,475 | |||
| Becky Lemler (R) | 10,323 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cowan won re-election to Oregon State House District 10.[2] She ran unopposed.
Cowan raised $83,678 for her campaign.[3]
| Oregon State House District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jean Cowan (D)
|
19,829 | |||
| Misc. | 707 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Cowan collected $63,832 in campaign donations in 2010. The largest donors to the campaign are listed below.[4]
| Oregon House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jean Cowan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Future PAC House Builders | $5,516 |
| Douglas County Physicians | $3,000 |
| Oregon Public Employees Local 503 | $2,906 |
| Oregon Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Pacificorp | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $63,832 |
2008
In 2008 Cowan collected $83,678 in donations.[5]
These were her largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OREGON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | $8,131 |
| OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL 503 | $3,969 |
| COALITION FOR A HEALTHY OREGON | $3,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS | $3,000 |
Personal
Jean Cowan was born 1947 in Astoria, Oregon and raised in Newport, Oregon. She is currently married to Pat Cowan with two children.
External links
- Representative Cowan's campaign
- Oregon House of Representative - Rep. Jean Cowan
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Oregon House Democrats
- Oregon Votes
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