Andy Olson
Andy Olson (b. 1952) is a former Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 15 from 2005 to 2019. He served as co-speaker pro tempore from 2011 to 2012. Olson did not seek re-election in 2018.
Biography
Olson earned his bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management from George Fox College and his A.S. in Law Enforcement from Chemeketa Community College. His professional experience includes work as a public safety consultant, an instructor at Linn Benton Community College and as Lieutenant and station commander of the Albany, McMinnville and Beaverton State Police Stations. Olson served as an Oregon State Police Officer from 1978 to 2007.[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Conduct |
| • Human Services and Housing, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Joint Marijuana Regulation |
| • Joint Transportation and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Implementing Measure 91 |
| • Judiciary, Vice-Chair |
| • Conduct |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Human Services and Housing, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Human Services, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
Campaign themes
2014
Olson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
Focus On Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Passing legislation that brings jobs back to Oregonians, supports small business, and ensures the government acts as a stepping-stone rather than a stumbling block is vital to strengthening our economy."
Stop Government Growth
- Excerpt: "The government is too big. We need to be fiscally responsible by supporting taxpayer priorities with our current resources. We must balance the budget while respecting the taxpayers’ hard earned dollars."
Fund Education
- Excerpt: "Children are the foundation of our future. It is important they are provided with a good education. We need to use our dollars wisely and ensure the funding reaches the classrooms."
Strengthen the Criminal Justice System
- Excerpt: "As a Co-Chair of the Public Safety Task Force, I am focused on common sense policies, which provide ultimate safety for Oregonians."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Andy Olson did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Andy Olson defeated Cynthia Hyatt in the Oregon House of Representatives District 15 general election.[3][4]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andy Olson Incumbent |
83.29% | 25,175 | |
| Progressive | Cynthia Hyatt | 16.71% | 5,051 | |
| Total Votes | 30,226 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Andy Olson ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 15 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Andy Olson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives 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. Incumbent Andy Olson was unopposed in the Republican primary. He also ran on the Democratic party and Independent party tickets. Olson was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Olson won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 15. Olson was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Ron Green (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Andy Olson Incumbent |
66.5% | 17,977 | |
| Democratic | Ron Green | 33.5% | 9,046 | |
| Total Votes | 27,023 | |||
2010
Olson won re-election to District 15 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Bud Laurent in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
| Oregon State House, District 15 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Olson (R)
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17,033 | |||
| Bud Laurent (D) | 7,901 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Olson won re-election to Oregon State House District 15.[15][16]
Olson raised $225,310 for his campaign.[17]
| Oregon State House District 15 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Olson (R)
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18,808 | |||
| Dick Olsen (D) | 10,971 | |||
| Misc. | 60 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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Personal
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Andy Olson was born in 1952 in Norfolk, Nebraska and subsequently raised in Albany, Oregon. He is currently married to Pam Olson with three children.[1]
Organizations
- Member, Albany Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Albany Rotary Club
- Sunday School Teacher.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Vice Chair, Human Services Committee.
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Andy Olson on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Andy Olson," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Friend of Andy Olson, "Issues," accessed August 29, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate Filings for the House," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results for May 15 Primary election," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official General Results for 2012," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign contributions," accessed May 23, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 15 2005–2019 |
Succeeded by Shelly Boshart Davis (R) |
