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James Hieb
James Hieb (Republican Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 51. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. He left office on January 13, 2025.
Hieb (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 51. He lost in the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.
Hieb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
James Hieb served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned an associate degree from Clackamas Community College and a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University. Hieb's career experience includes co-founding Estacada Timber School and serving as vice president of Building Blocks Early Learning Center Inc. He has served as the vice chair of the Canby Planning Commission and the vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #6057.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hieb was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Christine Drazan won election in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christine Drazan (R) | 94.1 | 27,872 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.9 | 1,737 | ||
| Total votes: 29,609 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Christine Drazan defeated incumbent James Hieb in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christine Drazan | 68.4 | 6,142 |
 | James Hieb | 31.5 | 2,824 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 8,973 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Bunch (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent James Hieb defeated Walt Trandum in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Hieb (R) | 66.0 | 23,471 |
 | Walt Trandum (D / Progressive Party) | 33.7 | 11,968 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 113 | ||
| Total votes: 35,552 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Walt Trandum advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Walt Trandum | 96.7 | 4,083 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.3 | 139 | ||
| Total votes: 4,222 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent James Hieb defeated Lisa Davidson in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 51 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Hieb | 60.3 | 5,292 |
 | Lisa Davidson | 39.3 | 3,445 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 8,776 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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James’ service to our country began when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, on September 11th, 2003, at the age of 17. He subsequently deployed to Fallujah, Iraq as an infantryman and completed two separate combat tours of duty. He was in Iraq for Operation Phantom Fury, and returned for a subsequent deployment. During his time in the Marine Corps, he served under both General Mattis and General Kelly.
After James was Honorably Discharged, he returned home to Canby, Oregon and has volunteered in various roles in our community.
James served as Vice Chair of the Canby Planning Commission, and the Canby Housing Needs Committee. He is the Post Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6057 and advocates for Veterans rights.
He's committed to tackling issues like violent crime, homelessness, and drug addiction, advocating for improved treatment options and long-term recovery.
With a strong focus on family values and a passion for public service, James Hieb is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Semper Fidelis,
State Rep. James Hieb (OR HD51)- Law & Order
Our police force should be fully funded. Our District Attorneys should be forced to prosecute all criminals. Measure 110 must be repealed, and access to mental healthcare and addiction services need to be fully funded.
Violent crime, theft, homelessness, and drug use have reached epidemic levels in Oregon. We’ve become the state known for having the highest drug usage with the lowest (50th out of 50 states) access to treatment.
James knows firsthand how devastating the drug epidemic can be, with the loss of his family members and other Combat Veterans with PTSD. James has become a huge advocate for new drug treatment options, early intervention, and long term recovery. - Parents' Rights & Affordable Childcare School Choice must become standardized. Our public schools have failed our students. Many taxpayer funded public school districts are on the verge of bankruptcy due to the mass exodus of students in response to far-left progressive curriculums that neglect basic academic skills. Currently, more than 60% of Oregon’s children can’t read or write at his or her grade level. We must improve these low educational rankings, treat every child as an equally important student, implementing SSA’s, which offer school choice, where the money follows each child through graduation. We must also support private home schools. Every parent has the sacred right to guide their own child’s education.
- Invigorate Our Economy Being raised in a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners, James understands the value of hard work and the importance of a government that allows an easy pathway to business ownership. Oregon’s economy is hampered by over taxation and regulation. We must repeal the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT Tax), stop tolling our roads, and eliminate barriers to entry for small businesses. I support Oregon's timber industry and the repeal of carbon taxes. I vehemently oppose the elimination of gas powered vehicles in Oregon by 2030 will support a plan that retains our robust fossil fuel energy infrastructure and reintroduces nuclear energy while protecting Oregon’s most beautiful natural habitats.
• School Choice
• Parents’ Rights
• Gun Rights
• Law & Order
• Property Rights
• Election Integrity
• Pro Life - Conservative
• Veteran Services
• Stop Tolling
• Affordable Childcare
• Stronger Economy
James was the first Republican to join the effort as a chief sponsor of the Opioid Omnibus Bill, which he explained was due to his personal experience of having lost two brothers to opioid overdoses. He also lost his father, who committed suicide, as a result of the tragedies.
“Opiates have taken so much from my family,” Hieb said. “When I was in grade school, my grandpa was run over by a man high on heroin. When I was in the Marine Corps, I got the news that my closest cousin had died from a methadone overdose. [My brother] Joseph from fentanyl. My dad, from a broken heart. [My brother] Daniel from heroin.”
• Oregon Right to Life
• Oregon Firearms Federation
• Free Oregon
• Republican Unity Caucus
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2022
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2024
In 2024, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from Februrary 5 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 17 to June 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from February 1 to March 4.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oregon State Legislature, "Representative James Hieb," accessed March 4, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 23, 2024
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Janelle Bynum (D) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 51 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Christine Drazan (R) |
| Preceded by Christine Drazan (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 39 2022-2023 |
Succeeded by Janelle Bynum (D) |
