Arnie Roblan

Arnold L. "Arnie" Roblan (born April 8, 1948) is a former educator and a Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. He has served in the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 9, which spans the southern Oregon Coast, since 2005.[1] He also served as co-speaker of the House for the 2011–2012 session along with Republican Bruce Hanna.[2] He is currently a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing district 5.

Arnie Roblan
Roblan in 2013
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Preceded byJoanne Verger
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 9th district
In office
January 2005 – January 14, 2013
Succeeded byCaddy McKeown
66th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office
2011–2013
Serving with Bruce Hanna
Preceded byDave Hunt
Succeeded byTina Kotek
Personal details
Born (1948-04-08) April 8, 1948
Port Angeles, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Arlene
ResidenceCoos Bay, Oregon

Early life and career

Roblan is a former high school principal and math teacher.[1] He attended the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. He has lived in Coos Bay since the early 1970s with his wife Arlene. They have three children.[3]

With Rep. Nick Kahl

Political career

Roblan was first elected to the House in 2004. In the 2009–2010 session, Roblan served as speaker pro tem.

Roblan chairs the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Rural Policy Committee, and serves on the Education Committee.[1]

Elections

Roblan defeated Lincoln City Councilman Dick Anderson in 2016 by 30,388 votes to 30,039, 48.2% to 47.7%.[4]

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References
  1. The Register-Guard (October 17, 2008). "House District 9: Roblan". The Register-Guard.
  2. Steves, Dave (January 15, 2011). "Political foes to work together in House divided". The Register-Guard. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved 2008-11-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Oregon Secretary of State: Official Results November 8, 2016 General Election


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