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Alan Olsen
Alan Olsen is a former Republican member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 20 from 2011 to 2021. Olsen resigned on January 10, 2021, citing a need to put family first.[1]
Biography
Olsen earned his B.S. in chemistry from Purdue University. His professional experience has included working as a general contractor and as a small business owner. Olsen also served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Olsen was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Transportation Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Conduct Committee
- Carbon Reduction Committee
- Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice chair |
| • Human Services, Vice chair |
| • Veterans and Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Olsen served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice-Chair |
| • Veterans and Emergency Preparedness |
| • Human Services and Early Childhood, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Olsen served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources, Vice Chair |
| • Veterans and Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Veterans' and Military Affairs |
Campaign themes
2014
Olsen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Employment
- Excerpt: "As your Senator, Alan is working hard to restore accountability to the legislature and make creating jobs a top priority, continuing to fight for tax certainty for small businesses owners in his first term as Senator."
Education
- Excerpt: "As your Senator, Alan has supported measures to give our children the skills they need to compete with students across the globe. We must continue to ensure our education dollars are focused where they will do the most good for our students: the classroom."
- Excerpt: "As Your Senator, Alan will continue to fight for efficiency in government spending so that more dollars are available for our schools and teachers."
Efficient Government
- Excerpt: "Alan believes that Oregonians want transparency in government. Your government is ultimately accountable to you."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Olsen cross-filed to also run as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[4]
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 20
Incumbent Alan Olsen defeated Charles Gallia and Kenny Sernach in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alan Olsen (R) | 51.8 | 33,685 |
 | Charles Gallia (D)  | 46.1 | 29,927 | |
| Kenny Sernach (L) | 1.9 | 1,245 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 111 | ||
| Total votes: 64,968 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 20
Charles Gallia advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 20 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Gallia | 100.0 | 7,860 |
| Total votes: 7,860 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 20
Incumbent Alan Olsen advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 20 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alan Olsen | 100.0 | 8,042 |
| Total votes: 8,042 | |||
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2014
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Oregon State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Jamie Damon was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Alan Olsen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Olsen also ran on the Independent party ticket and Damon also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Olsen defeated Damon in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Alan R. Olsen Incumbent |
52.5% | 26,705 | |
| Democratic | Jamie Damon | 47.1% | 23,930 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.4% | 199 | |
| Total Votes | 50,834 | |||
2010
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2010
Olsen defeated incumbent Martha Schrader (D) in the November 2 general election, and a December 14 recount confirmed his victory.[8][9][10]
| Oregon State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Alan Olsen |
50.2% | 23,044 | |
| Democratic | Martha Schrader Incumbent | 49.8% | 22,817 | |
| Total Votes | 45,861 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 3 to March 5. Special sessions were convened from June 24 to June 26 and on August 10.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 22 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through March 3. There was also a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 through July 7. There was also an organizational session January 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through March 3.
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2015
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In 2015, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through July 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to July 9.
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2012
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In 2012, the 76th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 to March 6.
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 to June 30.
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See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Alan Olsen on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ AP News, "State senator from Clackamas County to resign," January 5, 2021
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Olsen," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Alan Olsen, "Issues," accessed August 28, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 15, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Canby Herald, "Schrader-Olsen limited recount is "spot on," December 14, 2010(Archived)
- ↑ OregonLive, "Senate Democrats seek partial recount in Olsen-Schrader race," December 06, 2010
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
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| Preceded by Martha Schrader (R) |
Oregon State Senate District 20 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by NA |
