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Gene Whisnant
Gene Whisnant (b. December 8, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 53 from 2003 to 2019. He was appointed to the chamber on September 5, 2003. Whisnant did not seek re-election in 2018.
Whisnant has held several positions in the Republican Party, including Precinct 16 Precinct Person, Deschutes County Precinct Person, Chair of the Deschutes County Republican Party, alternate delegate and treasurer. He is also a member of the Sunriver Board of Directors.
Biography
Whinsant attended the Air Command and Staff College and the National Defense College. He earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. in International Affairs from the University of Arkansas.
Whisnant served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. In that position he served as Deputy Director of the Armed Forces Information Service. He was also a Diplomat/Defense and Air Attache at the United States Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Whisnant was a trainee in the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Program Manager, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, International Programs. This experience includes being a Staff Officer in the Office of Deputy Secretary of Defense and Liaison, and in the Office of Vice Chief of Staff in the Air Force.[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Higher Education and Workforce Development, Vice chair |
| • Joint Audits |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Whisnant served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Audits |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
| • Higher Education, Innovation and Workforce Development, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Whisnant served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Human Services and Housing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Whisnant served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • General Government and Consumer Protection, Co-Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Whisnant served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Protection |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Gene Whisnant did not file to run for re-election.
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 Gene Whisnant defeated Michael Graham in the Oregon House of Representatives District 53 general election.[2][3]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 53 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gene Whisnant Incumbent |
67.56% | 24,425 | |
| Democratic | Michael Graham | 32.44% | 11,727 | |
| Total Votes | 36,152 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Michael Graham ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 53 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michael Graham (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Gene Whisnant ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gene Whisnant Incumbent (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 Gene Whisnant was unopposed in the Republican primary. He also ran as a write-in candidate on the Democratic party ticket. Whisnant was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Whisnant won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 53. Whisnant was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
2010
Whisnant won re-election to District 53 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by John Huddle in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
| Oregon State House, District 53 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gene Whisnant (R)
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21,532 | |||
| John Huddle (D) | 8,012 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Whisnant won re-election to Oregon State House District 53.[14][15]
| Oregon State House District 53 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gene Whisnant (R)
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22,058 | |||
| Ruel (D) | 10,753 | |||
| Misc. | 50 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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Personal
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Whisnant and his wife, Josie, have one child.[16]
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
- Gene Whisnant on Facebook
- Representative Whisnant's LinkedIn
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Whisnant," accessed May 24, 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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, "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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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ben Westlund |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 53 2003–2019 |
Succeeded by Jack Zika (R) |
