Chuck Thomsen
Chuck Thomsen (Republican Party) was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Thomsen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Thomsen served as State Senator for Oregon State Senate District 26 from 2011-2023. Thomsen served for 16 years on the Hood River County Commission.
Biography
Thomsen earned his B.A. in political science and Economics from Willamette University. His professional experience includes being the owner of Thomsen Orchards, Inc.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Thomsen was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Conduct Committee, Co-chair
- Senate Education Committee, Vice chair
- Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Vice chair
- Joint Conduct Committee, Co-chair
- Joint Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Thomsen was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Legislative Policy and Research Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Vice-Chair
- Student Success Committee
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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| • Business and Transportation, Vice chair |
| • Joint Legislative Policy and Research |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Thomsen served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business and Transportation |
| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Thomsen served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2022
Chuck Thomsen did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Thomsen cross-filed to also run as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[2]
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 26
Incumbent Chuck Thomsen defeated Chrissy Reitz in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chuck Thomsen (R) | 50.1 | 29,472 |
| Chrissy Reitz (D) | 49.8 | 29,263 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 79 | ||
| Total votes: 58,814 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 26
Chrissy Reitz advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chrissy Reitz | 100.0 | 7,591 | |
| Total votes: 7,591 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 26
Incumbent Chuck Thomsen advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chuck Thomsen | 100.0 | 5,942 |
| Total votes: 5,942 | |||
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2014
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Oregon State Senate 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. Robert Bruce was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Chuck Thomsen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Thomsen also ran on the Independent party ticket and Bruce also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Thomsen defeated Bruce in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Chuck Thomsen Incumbent |
56.5% | 24,422 | |
| Democratic | Robert R. Bruce | 43.1% | 18,641 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.4% | 183 | |
| Total Votes | 43,246 | |||
2010
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2010
Thomsen defeated Brent Barton (D) in the November 2 general election.[6][7]
| Oregon State Senate, District 26 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chuck Thomsen (R)
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24,925 | |||
| Brent Barton (D) | 22,144 | |||
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2023
In 2023, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 17 to June 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 1 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 21 to June 26.
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2020
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Thomsen," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 15, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rick Metsger (D) |
Oregon State Senate District 26 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Daniel Bonham (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Hood River County Commissioner 1994-2010 |
Succeeded by - |
