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Betty Komp
Betty Komp (b. 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 22 from 2005 to 2017. She previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore and as Assistant Majority Leader, Politics in 2013.
Komp did not seek re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2016.
Betty Komp served on the Mount Angel School Board.
Biography
Komp attended Chemeketa Community College. She earned her bachelor's degree from Western Oregon University in 1990 and her M.A. from Western Oregon University in 1992. Her professional experience includes work as a teacher at Woodburn High School, as assistant principal at Woodburn High School and as principal of French Prairie Middle School.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Komp served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Komp served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Komp served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Komp served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Emergency Board |
| • Ways and Means |
Campaign themes
2014
Komp's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
The jobs skills training and education people need
- Excerpt: "Betty Komp’s top jobs priority is making it easier for unemployed people to get the necessary job skills and training to find work."
Investing in small businesses and infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Betty Komp’s jobs plan includes helping small businesses get access to the capital they need to grow, expand, and put people back to work. Betty also supports creating jobs by investing in infrastructure projects like roads and bridges."
Cutting government waste
- Excerpt: "To save taxpayer dollars, Betty Komp helped pass the new law eliminating unnecessary layers of middle management. Betty also supports auditing government programs, making sure that all tax breaks achieve their stated goals, and reducing administrative costs to prioritize direct services to taxpayers."
More options for families facing foreclosure
- Excerpt: "With so many homes in foreclosure, Betty Komp supports meditations and loan modifications for homeowners, compensation for families who’ve lost their homes to wrongful foreclosures, and penalties for banks that engage in deceptive foreclosure practices."
Reducing class sizes
- Excerpt: "As a teacher and principal for more than 20 years, Betty Komp is working on strengthening our schools. Her top education priority is reducing class sizes so kids get the education they deserve."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Betty Komp (D) did not seek re-election.
Teresa Alonso Leon defeated Patti Milne in the Oregon House of Representatives District 22 general election.[3][4]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 22 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Teresa Alonso Leon |
55.47% | 9,604 | |
| Republican | Patti Milne | 44.53% | 7,711 | |
| Total Votes | 17,315 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Teresa Alonso Leon ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 22 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Teresa Alonso Leon (unopposed) | |
Patti Milne ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 22 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 22 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Patti Milne (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 Betty Komp was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Matt Geiger was unopposed in the Republican primary. He also ran on the Independent party ticket. Thad Marney ran as a Libertarian candidate and Michael P. Marsh ran as a Constitution Party candidate. Komp defeated Geiger, Marney and Marsh in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Betty Komp Incumbent |
52.5% | 6,523 | |
| Republican | Matt Geiger | 42.9% | 5,329 | |
| Libertarian | Thad Marney | 2.3% | 281 | |
| Constitution | Michael P. Marsh | 2% | 252 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.4% | 50 | |
| Total Votes | 12,435 | |||
2012
Komp won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 22. Komp was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Kathy LeCompte (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Betty Komp Incumbent |
53.7% | 7,524 | |
| Republican | Kathy LeCompte | 46.3% | 6,478 | |
| Total Votes | 14,002 | |||
2010
Komp won re-election to District 22 in 2010. She had no primary opposition but was challenged by Kathy LeCompte in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
| Oregon State House, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Betty Komp (D)
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6,083 | |||
| Kathy LeCompte (R) | 5,460 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Komp won re-election to Oregon State House District 22.[15][16]
| Oregon State House District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Betty Komp (D)
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9,753 | |||
| Chereck (R) | 4,656 | |||
| Misc. | 69 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
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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Betty Komp was born in 1949 in Silverton, Oregon and raised in Woodburn, Oregon. As of 2014, she was divorced and had four children.[1]
Organizations
- Past-President, French Prairie Kiwanis Club.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Vice Chair-Revenue Committee.
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from the Oregon House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Betty Komp on Facebook
- Betty Komp on LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Komp," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Betty Komp for Oregon, "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
- ↑ 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, "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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 22 2005–2017 |
Succeeded by Teresa Alonso Leon (D) |
