Arnie Roblan
Arnie Roblan (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 10, 2021.
Roblan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Roblan previously served as Majority Whip from 2013 to 2015. Roblan did not file to run for re-election in 2020.[1]
Roblan is a former member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 9 from 2005 to 2013; he served as co-Speaker from 2010 to 2012.
Biography
Arnie Roblan earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 1972 and his master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Oregon in 1983. His professional experience includes teaching mathematics from 1972 to 1979, working as a professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College from 1975 to 1976 and serving as a high school principal from 1989 to 2004.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Roblan was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Ways and Means Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Student Success Committee, Co-Chair
- Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission 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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| • Education, Chair |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Roblan served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
| • Joint Oregon State Capitol Foundation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Arnie Roblan served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education and Workforce Development |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rural Communities and Economic Development, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roblan served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Fujian Sister State, Co-Chair |
| • Legislative Administration, Co-Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roblan served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities |
| • Education |
| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
Arnie Roblan did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2016
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oregon State Senate 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 Arnie Roblan defeated Dick Anderson and Dan Souza in the Oregon State Senate District 5 general election.[3][4]
| Oregon State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Arnie Roblan Incumbent |
48.24% | 30,388 | |
| Republican | Dick Anderson | 47.68% | 30,039 | |
| Libertarian | Dan Souza | 4.08% | 2,568 | |
| Total Votes | 62,995 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Arnie Roblan ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 5 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Oregon State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Arnie Roblan Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Dick Anderson ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 5 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Oregon State Senate, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dick Anderson (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Roblan won election in the 2012 election for Oregon Senate District 5. Roblan was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Scott Roberts (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Arnie Roblan |
54.8% | 30,343 | |
| Republican | Scott Roberts | 45.2% | 24,979 | |
| Total Votes | 55,322 | |||
2010
Roblan won re-election to the 9th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Scott Roberts (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Oregon State House, District 9 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arnie Roblan (D)
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12,094 | |||
| Scott Roberts (R) | 10,824 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roblan won re-election to Oregon State House District 9.[11][12]
Roblan raised $275,189 for his campaign.[13]
| Oregon State House District 9 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Arnie Roblan (D)
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15,444 | |||
| Pearn (R) | 11,365 | |||
| Misc. | 86 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Roblan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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The Senator hopes to continue to champion his very successful brand of coalition-building and inclusion-based leadership which has done so much to bring progress to the south and central coast. As he puts it, “I’ve spent my life working to ensure that the priority needs of our coastal and rural communities are met." He has identified these needs as increasing job creation opportunities, expanding educational opportunities while enhancing the quality of Oregon’s public school system, addressing the healthcare and medical needs of the very young and elderly, and creating a positive environment which fosters and supports small business development.[14] |
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| —Arnie Roblan[15] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Roblan's endorsements included the following:[16]
- AFL-CIO
- AFSCME 75
- SEIU 503 and 49
- Oregon Education Association
- Oregon Business Association
- Oregon Nurses Association
- Oregon Wheat Growers League
- Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters
- Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
Personal
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Arnie Roblan was born in 1948 in Port Angeles, Washington and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon. He is currently married to Arlene Roblan with three children.[2]
He is a member of the following organizations: Aspire State Advisory Team, Belloni Ranch Board, Coos Bay North Bend Water Board, Coos Educators' Credit Union, Friends of New and Sustainable Industries, Kiwanis Club of Coos Bay, OCEAN (Ocean Coastal Environments Awareness Network), Saturday Academy (Southwestern Oregon Community College), SWOYA, Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, and the Young Men's Christian Association Youth in Government Board.
Awards
On October 19, 2012, Governing Magazine named Roblan one of 8 "Public Officials of the Year." The Public Officials of the Year program, started in 1994, "recognizes leaders from state, city and county government who exemplify the ideals of public service." Other 2012 honorees included Roblan's co-speaker Bruce Hanna, California Auditor Elaine Howle, and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. Governing commended the decision of Roblan and Hanna as one "setting in motion a tenure that has been marked by rare bipartisan cooperation and two of the most productive legislative sessions in Oregon's history."[17]
Roblan was named "Legislator of the Year" for 2009 by The Special Districts Association of Oregon. SDAO chose Roblan because of his work to assist special districts on the South Coast and throughout the state. He received the award February 8, 2010.[18]
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Arnie Roblan on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 KCBY, "Arnie Roblan, Democrat from Coos Bay, will not seek re-election to Oregon Senate in 2020," November 19, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Roblan," accessed May 23, 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Arnie for Oregon, "Issues," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ Arnie for Oregon, "Endorsements," accessed September 23, 2016
- ↑ Governing, "GOVERNING Announces 2012 Public Officials of the Year," October 19, 2013
- ↑ The World Link, "Rep. Arnie Roblan is 'Legislator of the Year'," February 8, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Oregon State Senate District 5 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Dick Anderson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Oregon House of Representatives District 9 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Caddy McKeown (D) |
