Betsy Johnson (politician)

Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (born January 12, 1951) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing the 16th Senate District, which includes the cities of Tillamook, Astoria, St. Helens, and Seaside. Johnson previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives.[3]

Betsy Johnson
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 16th district
Assumed office
2005
Preceded byJoan Dukes
Member of the
Oregon House of Representatives
from the 31st District
In office
2003–2005
Preceded byJackie Taylor
Succeeded byBrad Witt
Member of the
Oregon House of Representatives
from the 1st District
In office
2001–2003
Succeeded byWayne Krieger
Personal details
Born (1951-01-12) January 12, 1951
Bend, Oregon[1]
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceScappoose, Oregon
Alma materCarleton College
Lewis & Clark Law School
OccupationBusinesswoman[2]

She began serving in the Senate in January 2005, initially being appointed to succeed Joan Dukes, who had vacated the seat to take another position.[4][3] She was elected to the seat the following year.[2]

Personal life

Johnson's father, Sam Johnson, served in the Oregon House from 1965 to 1978 representing a Central Oregon district. Unlike his daughter, he was a Republican.[2][5] Sam Johnson served as Mayor of Redmond after he left the Legislature.

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References

  1. Walth, Brent (June 22, 2007). "Not afraid of a fight, the public's or her own". The Oregonian, p. 1.
  2. Stern, Henry (January 20, 2005). "Scappoose legislator fills Senate seat". The Oregonian, p. B8.
  3. "State Government Legislators and Staff, 2005 Regular Session". Oregon State Archives. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  4. Hoover Barnett, Erin (April 12, 2003). "Maverick few may decide key state issues". The Oregonian, p. 1.


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