Diane Rosenbaum
Diane Rosenbaum was a member of the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners in Oregon, representing District 3. Rosenbaum assumed office on January 4, 2022. Rosenbaum left office on June 12, 2023.
Rosenbaum is a former Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 21 from 2009 to 2017. She served as president pro tempore, Senate majority leader, and assistant majority leader during her tenure.
Rosenbaum was appointed to the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners to replace the elected chair Jessica Vega Pederson. Her position was on the ballot in May 2023.[1]
Rosenbaum did not seek re-election to the Oregon State Senate in 2016.
Rosenbaum served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1998 to 2009. During this time she served as Democratic Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore. Rosenbaum was the Chair of Minimum Wage Coalition from 1995 to 1997. She has served as both Democratic Precinct Committee-person and Chair for Oregon Commission for Women since 1993.
Biography
Rosenbaum earned her bachelor's degree from Reed College. Her professional experience includes being a retired Central Office Technician for Qwest.[2]
Elections
2016
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oregon State Senate 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 Diane Rosenbaum (D) did not seek re-election.
Kathleen Taylor defeated James Ofsink and Josh Howard in the Oregon State Senate District 21 general election.[3][4]
| Oregon State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kathleen Taylor |
77.05% | 54,520 | |
| Progressive | James Ofsink | 14.68% | 10,390 | |
| Libertarian | Josh Howard | 8.27% | 5,852 | |
| Total Votes | 70,762 | |||
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Kathleen Taylor defeated John Sweeney in the Oregon State Senate District 21 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Oregon State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Taylor |
89.41% | 27,686 | |
| Democratic | John Sweeney | 10.59% | 3,278 | |
| Total Votes | 30,964 | |||
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Rosenbaum won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon State Senate District 21. Rosenbaum was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Cliff Hutchison (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Diane Rosenbaum Incumbent |
84.6% | 55,734 | |
| Republican | Cliff Hutchison | 15.4% | 10,143 | |
| Total Votes | 65,877 | |||
2008
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Rosenbaum won re-election to the District 21 in the Oregon State Senate. Rosenbaum had no challenger.[10][11]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Rosenbaum has a husband, Jas Adams.[2]
State legislative tenure
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2017
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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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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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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rosenbaum served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Workforce |
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rosenbaum served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Rules, Chair |
2011-2012
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
2009-2010
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce and Workforce Development |
| • Consumer Protection and Public Affairs |
| • Finance and Revenue |
See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Williamette Week,"When Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson Moves Up, Diane Rosenbaum Will Move In," December 12, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Rosenbaum," accessed May 23, 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
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the Senate," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ 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, "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 State Senate District 21 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Kathleen Taylor (D) |
