Gail Whitsett
Gail Whitsett is a former Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 56 from 2013 to 2017.
Whitsett did not seek re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Whitsett earned her B.A. and her M.A. in Geology from Oregon State University. Her professional experience includes working as a geologist for Standard Oil of Ohio, British Petroleum, and as a consultant for Domestic and International Firms.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Whitsett served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Tax Credits |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Revenue |
| • Conduct |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Whitsett served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Human Services and Housing |
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 Gail Whitsett (R) did not seek re-election.
E. Werner Reschke defeated Al Switzer and Jonah Hakanson in the Oregon House of Representatives District 56 general election.[2][3]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  E. Werner Reschke |
48.77% | 13,272 | |
| Democratic | Al Switzer | 40.35% | 10,983 | |
| Independent | Jonah Hakanson | 10.88% | 2,961 | |
| Total Votes | 27,216 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
E. Werner Reschke ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | E. Werner Reschke (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 Gail Whitsett was unopposed in the Republican primary. She also ran as a write-in candidate on the Democratic party and Libertarian Party tickets. Whitsett was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Whitsett won election in the 2012 election for Oregon House District 56. Whitsett defeated Tracey Liskey in the May 15 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Republican William Garrard did not seek re-election.[9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Gail Whitsett |
52.7% | 4,971 |
| Tracey Liskey | 47.3% | 4,456 |
| Total Votes | 9,427 | |
Campaign finance summary
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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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Personal
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Whitsett and her husband, Doug, have three children.[1]
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 the Oregon House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Oregon Secretary of State, 2012 Candidate Information, "Gail Whitsett"
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Whitsett," accessed May 25, 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, "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, "Candidate Filings for the House," accessed April 11, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by William Garrard (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 56 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by E. Werner Reschke (R) |
