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Jeff Barker
Jeff Barker (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 28. He assumed office in 2003. He left office on January 10, 2021.
Barker (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 28. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
In an article published on December 16, 2019, The Blue Mountain Eagle stated that Barker announced he would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
Barker earned his B.S. from Portland State University. His professional experience includes being a retired trooper in the Oregon State Police, and a retired Lieutenant in the Portland Police Bureau. Barker served in the United States Marine Corps.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Barker was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Judiciary, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barker served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Barker served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barker served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barker served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
Campaign themes
2014
Barker's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Strengthening Public Education
- Excerpt: "Our community takes public education very seriously. That’s why Jeff Barker’s number one priority for the next session of the Legislature is to get our schools back on track with smaller class sizes, a well-rounded curriculum, and the financial support our teachers and students deserve."
Keeping Oregon Safe
- Excerpt: "For the future, Jeff’s priorities include reducing gang-related crime and providing more crime prevention options."
Putting Oregon Back to Work
- Excerpt: "Jeff is currently working on increasing job skills training and education by better linking businesses and community colleges and he also supports investing in infrastructure projects like roads and bridges."
Helping Families Keep Their Homes
- Excerpt: "Jeff Barker voted for Oregon’s tough new homeowner protections that require banks to offer mediations and loan modifications to all homeowners, make sure that foreclosed banks are well-maintained, and compensate families who’ve lost their homes to wrongful foreclosures."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Jeff Barker did not file to run for re-election.
2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Barker cross-filed to also run as a Republican write-in candidate and as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[4]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Jeff Barker defeated Lars Hedbor in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 28 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Barker (D) | 84.2 | 20,789 |
 | Lars Hedbor (L) | 14.9 | 3,680 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 213 | ||
| Total votes: 24,682 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 28
Incumbent Jeff Barker advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 28 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Barker | 100.0 | 4,251 |
| Total votes: 4,251 | |||
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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 Jeff Barker defeated Gary Carlson in the Oregon House of Representatives District 28 general election.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeff Barker Incumbent |
64.34% | 17,107 | |
| Republican | Gary Carlson | 35.66% | 9,481 | |
| Total Votes | 26,588 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jeff Barker ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 28 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 28 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeff Barker Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Gary Carlson defeated Daniel Martin and Alton Mozingo in the Oregon House of Representatives District 28 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 28 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Gary Carlson |
68.05% | 2,083 | |
| Republican | Daniel Martin | 20.12% | 616 | |
| Republican | Alton Mozingo | 11.83% | 362 | |
| Total Votes | 3,061 | |||
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 Jeff Barker was unopposed in the Democratic primary. He also ran as a write-in candidate on the Republican Party and Working Families Party tickets. Lars D.H. Hedbor ran as a Libertarian candidate. Barker defeated Hedbor in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jeff Barker Incumbent |
80.7% | 14,582 | |
| Libertarian | Lars D.H. Hedbor | 18.3% | 3,302 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 1.1% | 193 | |
| Total Votes | 18,077 | |||
2012
Barker won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 28. Barker was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Manuel Castaneda (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Barker Incumbent |
60.7% | 14,841 | |
| Republican | Manuel Castaneda | 39.3% | 9,605 | |
| Total Votes | 24,446 | |||
2010
Barker won re-election to District 28 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Bill Berg in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[15][16]
| Oregon State House, District 28 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeff Barker (D)
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10,314 | |||
| Bill Berg (R) | 7,787 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Baker won re-election to Oregon State House District 28.[17][18]he ran unopposed.
| Oregon State House District 28 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeff Barker (D)
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15,019 | |||
| Misc. | 600 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Barker's endorsements included the following:[19]
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Personal
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Barker and his wife, Vicki, have two children.[2]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Jeff + Barker + Oregon + House"
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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
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Jeff Barker on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Blue Mountain Eagle, "10 Oregon lawmakers won't seek reelection," December 16, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Barker," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Jeff Barker.org, "Issues," accessed August 29, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 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
- ↑ Jeff Barker.org, "Supporters," accessed August 29, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 28 2003–2021 |
Succeeded by Wlnsvey Campos (D) |
