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Mike McLane
2025 - Present
2029
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Mike McLane (Republican Party) is a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 30. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
McLane (Republican Party, Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 21, 2024. He advanced as a write-in from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Biography
McLane earned his B.S. in agricultural resource economics from Oregon State University in 1987 and his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School. His career experience includes working as an attorney, circuit court judge, and law clerk for the Oregon Supreme Court.[1] He also co-founded a publishing company, where he worked as CEO. McLane co-authored the children's book Wooden Teeth and Jelly Beans. He was an officer in the Oregon Air National Guard as a staff judge advocate. McLane served in the Army National Guard.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
McLane was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Counsel Committee
- Joint Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Legislative Administration Committee
- Joint Legislative Policy and Research Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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, Vice chair |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
| • Joint Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McLane served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Ways and Means |
| • Rural Communities, Land Use and Water |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Administration |
| • Joint Legislative Counsel |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McLane served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Legislative Administration |
| • O&C |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McLane served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 30
Mike McLane won election in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike McLane (R / D) | 98.4 | 56,886 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 946 | ||
| Total votes: 57,832 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 30
Mike McLane advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 30 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike McLane (Write-in) | 23.7 | 131 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 76.3 | 422 | ||
| Total votes: 553 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 30
Mike McLane defeated Douglas Muck and Robert Neuman in the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 30 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike McLane | 67.3 | 13,332 |
| Douglas Muck | 24.3 | 4,808 | ||
| Robert Neuman | 8.1 | 1,598 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 19,800 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McLane in this election.
2018
In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, McLane cross-filed to also run as an independent write-in candidate in 2018.[3]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Mike McLane defeated Karen Rippberger in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike McLane (R) | 73.2 | 23,832 |
| Karen Rippberger (D) | 26.7 | 8,694 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 32,563 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Karen Rippberger advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Karen Rippberger | 100.0 | 2,847 | |
| Total votes: 2,847 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Mike McLane defeated Theresa Denham in the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 55 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike McLane | 100.0 | 7,657 |
| Theresa Denham | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Total votes: 7,657 | |||
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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 Mike McLane defeated Brie Malarkey in the Oregon House of Representatives District 55 general election.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 55 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike McLane Incumbent |
75.82% | 24,938 | |
| Democratic | Brie Malarkey | 24.18% | 7,951 | |
| Total Votes | 32,889 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Brie Malarkey ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 55 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 55 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brie Malarkey (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike McLane ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 55 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 55 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike McLane Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Richard Phay was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mike McLane was unopposed in the Republican primary. Frank W. Brannen ran as a Libertarian candidate. McLane defeated Phay and Brannen in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike McLane Incumbent |
72.4% | 17,689 | |
| Democratic | Richard V. Phay | 22% | 5,369 | |
| Libertarian | Frank W. Brannen | 5.4% | 1,310 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.3% | 70 | |
| Total Votes | 24,438 | |||
2012
McLane won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 55. McLane was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and defeated John Huddle (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike McLane Incumbent |
68.1% | 18,836 | |
| Democratic | John Huddle | 31.9% | 8,842 | |
| Total Votes | 27,678 | |||
2010
McLane had no opponent in the November 2 general election.[14][15]
| Oregon State House, District 55 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike McLane (R)
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17,204 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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When he served in the state House, McLane and his wife, Holly, had three children.[2]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oregon State Senate District 30 |
Officeholder Oregon State Senate District 30 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Oregon Legislature, "Senator - Mike McLane," accessed March 6, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. McLane," accessed May 25, 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lynn Findley (R) |
Oregon State Senate District 30 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Oregon 22nd Judicial District Circuit Courts 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by George Gilman (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 55 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Vikki Breese-Iverson (R) |
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Oregon • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Oregon
State courts:
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State resources:
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