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Mary Nolan
2021 - Present
2029
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Mary Nolan is a member of the Oregon Metro Council, representing District 5. Nolan assumed office on January 4, 2021. Nolan's current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Nolan won re-election to the Oregon Metro Council to represent District 5 outright in the primary on May 21, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Biography
Nolan's professional experience includes working as a business owner and as a Director of Portland Environmental Services. Nolan served as Chair of the Portland Private Industry Council and member of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Multnomah County, Oregon (2024)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Oregon Metro Council District 5
Incumbent Mary Nolan won election outright in the primary for Oregon Metro Council District 5 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Nolan (Nonpartisan) | 98.3 | 41,239 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 733 | ||
| Total votes: 41,972 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nolan in this election.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Multnomah County, Oregon (2020)
General election
General election for Oregon Metro Council District 5
Mary Nolan defeated Chris Smith in the general election for Oregon Metro Council District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Nolan (Nonpartisan) | 61.2 | 80,305 |
| Chris Smith (Nonpartisan) | 37.8 | 49,557 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 1,321 | ||
| Total votes: 131,183 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Oregon Metro Council District 5
Mary Nolan and Chris Smith defeated Cameron Whitten, Karen Spencer, and Mary Peveto in the primary for Oregon Metro Council District 5 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Nolan (Nonpartisan) | 34.7 | 30,908 |
| ✔ | Chris Smith (Nonpartisan) | 22.7 | 20,212 | |
| Cameron Whitten (Nonpartisan) | 19.8 | 17,631 | ||
| Karen Spencer (Nonpartisan) | 14.9 | 13,273 | ||
| Mary Peveto (Nonpartisan) | 7.5 | 6,635 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 328 | ||
| Total votes: 88,987 | |||
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2012
Nolan did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Nolan won re-election to the 36th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition but was challenged by Diane Schendel in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Oregon State House, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mary Nolan (D)
|
21,407 | |||
| Diane Schendel (R) | 5,776 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Nolan won re-election to Oregon State House District 36.[3][4]
| Oregon State House District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Nolan (D)
|
25,939 | |||
| Oppenheim (R) | 4,738 | |||
| Ellefson (L) | 1,162 | |||
| Misc. | 100 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mary Nolan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mary Nolan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nolan served on these committees:
- Judiciary
- Public Safety Subcommittee, Co-Chair
- Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nolan served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities Committee, Oregon House of Representatives
- Legislative Administration Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Rules Committee, Oregon House of Representatives
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Mary Nolan," accessed December 29, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Oregon Metro Council District 5 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Oregon House of Representatives District 36 2001-2013 |
Succeeded by Jennifer Williamson (D) |
