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Ben Cannon
Ben Cannon (b.1976) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 46 from 2007 until September 1, 2011.
Cannon announced on August 16, 2011, that he would be resigning in order to become Education Policy Advisor to Governor John Kitzhaber.[1]
Biography
Cannon earned his M.A. in philosophy, politics and economics/comparative and international education from Oxford University. His professional experience includes working as a humanities teacher at Arbor School of Arts and Sciences. [2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cannon served on these committees:
- Energy, Environment and Water, Co-Chair
- Health Care, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cannon served on these committees:
- Environment and Water Committee, Oregon House of Representatives, Chair
- Health Care Committee, Oregon House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Cannon won re-election to the 46th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Russell Turner in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oregon State House, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ben Cannon (D)
|
18,418 | |||
| Russell Turner (R) | 3,827 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cannon was elected to Oregon State House District 46.[4][5]He ran unopposed.
| Oregon State House District 46 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ben Cannon (D)
|
21,078 | |||
| Misc. | 479 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Cannon and his wife, Liz, have one child, Evelyn.
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
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Ben Cannon on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Albany Tribune, "Rep Cannon Resigns Seat To Become Education Policy Advisor To Governor Kitzhaber," August 16, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Ben Cannon," accessed December 29, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 46 2007–September 1, 2011 |
Succeeded by Alissa Keny-Guyer (D) |
