Herman Baertschiger, Jr.
Herman Baertschiger (Republican Party) was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 10, 2021.
Baertschiger (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Baertschiger served as state Senate minority leader beginning with the 2019 legislative session until April 2020. He did not file to run for re-election in 2020.[1][2]
In March 2022, Baertschiger became acting chairman of the Oregon Republican Party after former chairman Dallas Heard (R) resigned.[3]
Biography
Baertschiger's professional experience includes being an instructor at Rogue Community College and as the operator of HB Company Incorporated.[4]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Baertschiger was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Counsel Committee
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
- Senate Rules Committee, Vice-Chair
- Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee
- Capitol Culture Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Environment and Natural Resources |
| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Joint Tax Credits |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Baertschiger served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Finance and Revenue |
| • Joint Tax Credits |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Baertschiger served on the following committees:
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| • General Government, Consumer and Small Business Protection |
| • Rural Communities and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
Herman Baertschiger Jr. did not file to run for re-election.[1]
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 Herman Baertschiger, Jr. ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 2 general election.[5][6]
| Oregon State Senate, District 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Herman Baertschiger, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent Herman Baertschiger, Jr. ran unopposed in the Oregon State Senate District 2 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Oregon State Senate, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Herman Baertschiger, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Baertschiger won election in the 2012 election for Oregon Senate District 2. Baertschiger was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated Jim Diefenderfer (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Herman Baertschiger, Jr. |
65.4% | 34,420 | |
| Democratic | Jim Diefenderfer | 34.6% | 18,219 | |
| Total Votes | 52,639 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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Personal
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Baertschiger and his wife, Leta, have two sons.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 OPB, "He Led 3 Republican Walkouts. Now He's Calling It Quits." March 9, 2020
- ↑ The Oregonian, "Oregon Senate Republicans’ new leader appointed to key committees," May 4, 2020
- ↑ KDRV, "Dallas Heard resigns as Oregon Republican Party Chair," March 9, 2022
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Baertschiger," 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
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| Preceded by Jason Atkinson (R) |
Oregon State Senate District 2 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Art Robinson (R) |
