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Peter Buckley
Peter Buckley (b. May 10, 1957) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 5 from 2005 to 2017. Buckley also served as the Assistant Majority Leader during his tenure.
Buckley did not seek re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2016.
From 2003 to 2004, Buckley served as the campaign director for the Jackson County Democratic Party and from 2007 to 2008, he served as the House Majority Whip for the Oregon House of Representatives. From 2011 to 2012, he served as Co-House Speaker Pro Tempore.
Biography
Peter Buckley earned his B.F.A. in Theater Arts from the University of Santa Clara in 1979. His professional experience includes working as a freelance director, actor, and writer in 1979, as an artistic director for Ferndale Repertory Theater from 1985 to 1989, as an administrator for Dell'Arte International from 1991 to 2003, as an executive director for Democracy's Edge from 2003 to 2005 and as a consultant for Buckley Communications Strategies.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Buckley served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Implementing Measure 91 |
| • Joint Audits, Co-Chair |
| • Joint Ways and Means, Co-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Buckley served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ways and Means, Co-Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buckley served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Ways and Means, Co-Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Buckley served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Emergency Board |
| • Public Education Appropriation |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
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 Peter Buckley (D) did not seek re-election. Steve Richie replaced Alan DeBoer on the ballot after the primary election.
Pam Marsh defeated Steve Richie in the Oregon House of Representatives District 5 general election.[2][3]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Pam Marsh |
62.88% | 22,480 | |
| Republican | Steve Richie | 37.12% | 13,273 | |
| Total Votes | 35,753 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Pam Marsh ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 5 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pam Marsh (unopposed) | |
Alan DeBoer ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Alan DeBoer (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. Darlene V. Taylor was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Duane Stark was unopposed in the Republican primary. Taylor also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Stark defeated Taylor in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane A. Stark |
68.5% | 15,571 | |
| Democratic | Darlene V. Taylor | 31.1% | 7,063 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.4% | 87 | |
| Total Votes | 22,721 | |||
2012
Buckley won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 5. Buckley was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Sandra Abercrombie (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Buckley Incumbent |
66.4% | 20,635 | |
| Republican | Sandra Abercrombie | 33.6% | 10,427 | |
| Total Votes | 31,062 | |||
2010
Buckley won re-election to District 5 in 2010. He had no primary opposition, and was challenged by Sandra Abercrombie (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[12][13]
| Oregon State House, District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Buckley (D)
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16,120 | |||
| Sandra Abercrombie (R) | 9,632 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Buckley won re-election to Oregon State House District 5.[14][15]
Buckley raised $113,536 for his campaign.[16]
| Oregon State House District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Buckley (D)
|
18,452 | |||
| Belcastro (I) | 11,357 | |||
| Misc. | 97 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
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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Peter Buckley was born in San Francisco, California and raised in Ashland, Oregon. He is currently married to Joan Langley with three children.[1]
Organizations
- Consultant, Arts Plus Program, National Endowment for the Arts, 1992-1993
- Member, Arcata Children's Center
- Member, Boys and Girls Club
- Member, Head Start
- Member, Hospice of Humboldt
- Member, Humboldt Senior Center
- Member, The Ink People
- Member, KEET-TV
- Member, KHSU, National Public Radio
- Member, Pacific Art Center
- Member, Public Broadcasting System.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Nuclear Free Zone Commission, City of Arcata, 1993-1994.
Recent news
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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 the Oregon House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Oregon House Democrats
- Peter Buckley on Facebook
- Profile from the Democratic Party of Oregon
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Buckley," accessed May 24, 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Campaign contributions," accessed May 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 5 2005–2017 |
Succeeded by Pam Marsh (D) |
