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Victor Gilliam
Victor 'Vic' S. Gilliam (July 21, 1953 - June 17, 2020) is a former Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 18 from 2007 to 2017. He was appointed to the chamber in January 2007 to replace Rep. Mac Sumner, who resigned in November 2006 for health reasons. Gilliam resigned on February 1, 2017, citing health reasons.[1] He died on June 17, 2020.[2][3]
Gilliam was involved with the Precinct Committee of the Marion County Republican Party.
Biography
Gilliam earned his bachelor's degree from Warner Pacific College in 1975 and his M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina in 1982. His professional experience included working as a development officer, first at Willamette University, and later at Oregon Health Sciences University. From 1976 to 1981, Gilliam worked as a legislative aide for United States Senator Mark O. Hatfield. Gilliam later worked for Foundation, the International Youth Foundation, and Mercy Corporation from 1983 until 2003. He was self-employed for the remainder of his life.[4]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gilliam served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rural Communities, Land Use and Water |
| • Rules, Vice-Chair |
| • Joint Oregon State Capitol Foundation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Gilliam served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Higher Education and Workforce Development |
| • Human Services and Housing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gilliam served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy, Environment and Water |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gilliam served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities |
| • Consumer Protection |
| • Sustainability and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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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 Victor Gilliam defeated Tom Kane and Patrick Marnell in the Oregon House of Representatives District 18 general election.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Victor Gilliam Incumbent |
64.92% | 19,250 | |
| Democratic | Tom Kane | 32.26% | 9,565 | |
| Libertarian | Patrick Marnell | 2.82% | 836 | |
| Total Votes | 29,651 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Tom Kane ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 18 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Kane (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Victor Gilliam ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Victor Gilliam 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. Scott Mills was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Incumbent Victor Gilliam defeated David Darnell in the Republican primary. Mills also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Gilliam defeated Mills in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vic Gilliam Incumbent |
65.6% | 15,129 | |
| Democratic | Scott A. Mills | 33.8% | 7,801 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.5% | 123 | |
| Total Votes | 23,053 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Victor Gilliam Incumbent |
58.7% | 3,574 |
| David Darnell | 41.3% | 2,519 |
| Total Votes | 6,093 | |
2012
Gilliam won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 18. Gilliam was unopposed in the May 15 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
2010
Gilliam won re-election to District 18 in 2010. He had no primary opposition but was challenged by Rodney Orr (D) and Martin Soehrman (L) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[15][16]
| Oregon State House, District 18 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Victor Gilliam (R)
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14,558 | |||
| Rodney Orr (D) | 7,919 | |||
| Martin Soehrman (L) | 489 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gilliam was elected to Oregon State House District 18.[17][18]
| Oregon State House District 18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Victor Gilliam (R)
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14,921 | |||
| Gilbert (D) | 11,702 | |||
| Misc. | 49 | |||
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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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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Personal
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Victor Gilliam was born July 21, 1953, in Dover, Ohio and subsequently raised in Silverton, Oregon. He had three children with his wife, Becky.[4] Gilliam was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, approximately five years before his death in 2020.[3]
Organizations
- Member/Sponsor, Agros International Nicaraguan Family Farm Cooperative
- Member, Molalla Area Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce
- Member, National Federation of Independent Business
- Associate Member, Oregon Farm Bureau
- Member, Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member, Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of Marion County
- Assistant Coach, Rex Putnam Community Basketball League, 2001
- Member, Strategic Planning Advisory Committee to Salem School Superintendents, 1987-1991
- Director, Emmanuel Fellowship-Salem Prison Ministry, 1987-1990
- Member, Salem Area Young Life Committee, 1985-1988
- Member, Willamette Valley Development Officers, 1984-1989
- Volunteer, American for International Aide and Adoption, 1984-1986
- Director, Campaign Cabinet for United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, 1983
- Director, Portland Rose Festival Association, 1979-1981
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
- Member, Oregon Consumer Protection Committee
- Member, Oregon House Committee on Rural Policy
- Member, Oregon House Services and Women's Wellness Committee
- Member, Strategic Planning Advisory Council of Salem-Keizer School District, 1987-1991
- Board Member, Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of Marion County, 1986-1988
- Oregon Educational Coordinating Council, 1974-1975
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
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ bluemountaineagle.com, "Rep. Gilliam, diagnosed with ALS in 2015, resigns from House," January 30, 2017
- ↑ The Bulletin, "Legislators remember the late Rep. Vic Gilliam of Silverton," June 19, 2020
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Oregonian, "Former Oregon lawmaker Vic Gilliam, known for humor and bipartisanship, dies at 66," June 18, 2020
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Gilliam," 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
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by - |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 18 2007–2017 |
Succeeded by Rick Lewis |
