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Bruce Hanna
Bruce L. Hanna (b. 1960) is a former Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 7 from his appointment in March 2004 to 2015. He was appointed to replace Representative Jeff Kruse, who resigned. He previously served as Minority Leader and Co-speaker. Hanna did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Hanna attended Umpqua Community College and earned his bachelor's degree in 1996 from Northwest Christian College. His professional experience includes owning and operating the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Roseburg and its sister company, Automatic Vending Services, a former sales manager for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Roseburg and a former owner of a Dairy Queen franchise.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hanna served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • O&C, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hanna served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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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, Hanna served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Legislative Administration |
| • Rules |
Elections
2014
- See also: Oregon gubernatorial election, 2014
Hanna was a potential candidate for election as Oregon Governor in 2014 but did not run.[2]
2012
Hanna won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 7. Hanna was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Fergus Mclean (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Bruce Hanna Incumbent |
69.4% | 18,459 | |
| Democratic | Fergus Mclean | 30.6% | 8,147 | |
| Total Votes | 26,606 | |||
2010
Hanna won re-election to District 7 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Sara Byers in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4][5]
| Oregon State House, District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bruce Hanna (R)
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16,066 | |||
| Sara Byers (D) | 8,832 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hanna won re-election to Oregon State House District 7.[6][7]
Hanna raised $504,917 for his campaign.[8]
| Oregon State House District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bruce Hanna (R)
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17,614 | |||
| Nordin (D) | 9,954 | |||
| Misc. | 77 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to family farmers and ranchers.
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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Bruce Hanna was born in 1960 in Roseburg, Oregon and subsequently raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. He is married to Teresa Hanna with three children, as of 2014.[1]
Organizations
- Member, Northwest Christian University Board of Trustees
- Member, Advantage Dental Board of Directors
- Member, C. Giles Hunt Foundation Board of Directors
- Member, Community Cancer Center Board of Directors
- Member/Past President, Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
- Past President, Oregon Soft Drink Association
- Past President, Roseburg Executive Association.
Awards
On October 19, 2012, Governing Magazine named Hanna 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 Hanna's co-speaker Arnie Roblan, California Auditor Elaine Howle, and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. Governing commended the decision of Hanna and Roblan 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."[9]
In May 2011, Governing Magazine named Hanna one of 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities like leadership, ambition, and political potential.[10]
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
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Bruce Hanna on Twitter
- Bruce Hanna on YouTube
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Hanna," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Live, "Republicans search for ways to revive GOP brand in Oregon," March 10, 2013
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate Filings for the House," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Governing, "GOVERNING Announces 2012 Public Officials of the Year," October 19, 2013
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 7 2004-2015 |
Succeeded by Cedric Hayden (R) |
