Ginny Burdick
Ginny Burdick (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 18. She assumed office in 1997. She left office on November 1, 2021.
Burdick (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 18. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Burdick served as state Senate majority leader from 2015 to 2020. She stepped down from the position on May 22, 2020.[1]
Burdick resigned on November 1, 2021, to join the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.[2]
Biography
Burdick earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Puget Sound in 1969 and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Oregon in 1973. Her professional experience includes working as a communications consultant and as senior counsel in public affairs for Gard and Gerber.[3]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Burdick was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Tax Expenditures Committee, Co-chair
- Finance and Revenue Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Burdick was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Counsel Committee
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
- Senate Rules Committee, Chair
- Campaign Finance Committee
- Capitol Culture Committee, Co-Chair
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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| • Rules, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
| • Joint Marijuana Regulation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Burdick served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Implementing Measure 91, Co-Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Burdick served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • Rural Communities and Economic Development |
2011-2012
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business, Transportation and Economic Development |
| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
| • Joint Tax Credits |
2009-2010
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Protection and Public Affairs |
| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Rules |
| • Legislative Administration |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 18
Incumbent Ginny Burdick won election in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ginny Burdick (D) | 95.8 | 63,082 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.2 | 2,776 | ||
| Total votes: 65,858 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 18
Incumbent Ginny Burdick defeated Ben Bowman in the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 18 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ginny Burdick | 69.2 | 20,634 |
 | Ben Bowman | 30.7 | 9,138 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 29,807 | |||
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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 Ginny Burdick ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 18 general election.[4][5]
| Oregon State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Ginny Burdick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Ginny Burdick ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Oregon State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ginny Burdick Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Burdick won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon State Senate District 18. Burdick was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Suzanne Gallagher (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ginny Burdick Incumbent |
69.5% | 43,412 | |
| Republican | Suzanne Gallagher | 30.5% | 19,037 | |
| Total Votes | 62,449 | |||
2008
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Burdick was re-elected to District 18 in the Oregon State Senate, defeating John Wight (R).[11][12] Burdick raised $74,170 for her campaign, while Wight raised $2,046.[13]
| Oregon State Senate, District 18 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ginny Burdick (D)
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41,916 | |||
| John Wight (R) | 17,809 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2021
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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Personal
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As of this writing, Burdick had two children.[3]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KATU, "Sen. Burdick steps down as Oregon Senate Majority Leader," May 21, 2020
- ↑ Willamette Week, "Sen. Ginny Burdick Will Step Down After Session," April 18, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Burdick," 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Oregon Senate spending, 2008," accessed May 23, 2014
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Oregon State Senate District 18 1997–2021 |
Succeeded by Akasha Lawrence-Spence (D) |
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