Sheri Schouten
Sheri Schouten (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 27. She assumed office in 2017. She left office on January 9, 2023.
Schouten (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 27. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2020.
Schouten served as State Representative for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 from 2017-2023.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Schouten was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Schouten 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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| • Early Conduct and Family Supports |
| • Health Care |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Sheri Schouten did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Sheri Schouten defeated Sandra Nelson in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sheri Schouten (D / Working Families Party) | 69.3 | 25,539 |
 | Sandra Nelson (R / L)  | 30.5 | 11,257 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 53 | ||
| Total votes: 36,849 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Sheri Schouten advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheri Schouten | 99.2 | 9,181 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 9,257 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Sandra Nelson advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sandra Nelson | 97.3 | 2,915 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.7 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 2,995 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Sandra Nelson advanced from the Libertarian convention for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on July 6, 2020.
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2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Schouten cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[1]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Sheri Schouten defeated Brian Pierson and Katy Brumbelow in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheri Schouten (D) | 66.3 | 20,286 |
 | Brian Pierson (Independent Party of Oregon) | 30.6 | 9,361 | |
 | Katy Brumbelow (L) | 3.0 | 924 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 30,607 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Sheri Schouten advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheri Schouten | 100.0 | 5,720 |
| Total votes: 5,720 | |||
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Independent Party of Oregon primary election
Independent Party of Oregon primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27
Brian Pierson advanced from the Independent Party of Oregon primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 27 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Pierson | 100.0 | 212 |
| Total votes: 212 | |||
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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 Tobias Read (D) did not seek re-election.
Sheri Malstrom ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2][3]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Sheri Malstrom (unopposed) | |
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||
Sheri Malstrom defeated Darin Campbell in the Oregon House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sheri Malstrom |
88.43% | 7,975 | |
| Democratic | Darin Campbell | 11.57% | 1,043 | |
| Total Votes | 9,018 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Schouten's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[6]
Healthy Public Schools
- Excerpt: "Sheri Malstrom knows the quality of Oregon’s public schools have a direct impact on the economic health of our families and our communities. That’s why she will be a champion for full-funding for our public schools. Sheri will work to ensure our public schools provide strong STEM courses for students and reinvest in technical and vocational training courses. Sheri will also work to get rising tuition costs under control so the cost of a state college or university is always within reach of working families."
A Healthy Economy
- Excerpt: "Sheri Malstrom knows Oregon has to be a good place to do business as well as a great place to work. That’s why she will work with local business, education and labor leaders to push for policies that support the growth and investment in good-paying jobs. Sheri Malstrom is committed to ensuring pay equity for women, protecting the new paid sick days law and boosting wages while maintaining an environment where entrepreneurs and small businesses can thrive."
A Healthy Environment
- Excerpt: "Sheri Malstrom is committed to protecting what makes Oregon so special—it’s spectacular natural environment. Sheri will work to protect the quality of our air and water and keep our rivers and streams clear of pollution. Sheri also strongly supports the continuation and expansion of Oregon’s clean fuels programs."
Campaign finance summary
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2023
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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2021
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In 2021, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 21 to June 26.
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ sherimalstrom.com, "Issues," accessed April 26, 2016
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| Preceded by Tobias Read (D) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 27 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Ken Helm (D) |
