Bob Jenson
Bob Jenson (b. May 11, 1931 - d. January 6, 2018) was a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 58 from 1996 to 2015. He died on January 6, 2018, from cancer.[1]
He previously served as Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Commissioner from 1988-1996.
Biography
Jenson earned his B.A. from Montana State University and his M.S. in Sociology/US History from Montana State University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher at Blue Mountain Community College/High school and as a co-owner of a farm. Jenson served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jenson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jenson served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jenson served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Emergency Board |
| • Environment and Water, Vice Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
Issues
Campaign site
2012
On his 2012 campaign site, Jenson highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Excerpt: "I started my career as a high school teacher and retired thirty years later as a college professor, but I still spend my days educating those in Salem about what our district needs and how Eastern Oregon is different from the Westside. I’ve been able to protect our vital infrastructure, boost our agricultural base and address the needs of our communities. Trusted, Effective, Experienced Leadership is what Eastern Oregon needs in Salem, especially in these trying times. I hope I can count on your vote."
Elections
2012
Jenson won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 58. Jenson advanced past the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Heidi Van Schoonhoven (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bob Jenson Incumbent |
76.7% | 19,947 | |
| Democratic | Heidi Van Schoonhoven | 23.3% | 6,066 | |
| Total Votes | 26,013 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Bob Jenson Incumbent |
53.1% | 4,367 |
| Brent Smith | 28.8% | 2,370 |
| Jack Esp | 9.2% | 753 |
| Eli Stephens | 9% | 738 |
| Total Votes | 8,228 | |
2010
Jenson won re-election to District 58 in 2010. He defeated Michael Mathisen in the March 9 primary elections, receiving 2,600 votes while Mathisen received 2,402 . Jenson was challenged by Pete Wells in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[6][7]
| Oregon State House, District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Jenson (R)
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11,310 | |||
| Pete Wells (D) | 3,772 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jenson won re-election to Oregon State House District 58.[8][9]
| Oregon State House District 58 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Jenson (R)
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13,204 | |||
| Talley (D) | 5,311 | |||
| Misc. | 61 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to March 10.
- Oregon Farm Bureau: 2014 State Legislative Summary
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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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Jenson and his wife, Evelyn, have four children.[2]
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
- Profile from Open States
- Bob Jenson on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ The Register-Guard, "Longtime Pendleton legislator dies at 86," January 9, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Jenson," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 58 1997-2015 |
Succeeded by Greg Barreto (R) |
