Andy Olson (born November 6, 1952) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives for District 15, representing parts of Linn and Benton counties, including the city of Albany. Olson served as co-speaker pro tempore in the 76th Oregon Legislative Assembly with Democrat Tina Kotek due to a power-sharing arrangement in the evenly divided Oregon House.
Andy Olson | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office 2005–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Betsy Close |
| Succeeded by | Shelly Boshart Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1952 Norfolk, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Police officer (retired) |
| Website | Legislative website |
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Early life and career
editOlson was born in Norfolk, Nebraska. He earned an Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement from Chemeketa Community College and a BA in Human Resources Management from George Fox University.[1][2] In 1978, Olson became an Oregon State Police Officer and was stationed all over the state, eventually serving as Lieutenant and Station Commander in Albany, McMinnville, and Beaverton. He retired from the state police in 2007.[1][2] Olson continues to teach public safety with a focus on leadership and character at Linn–Benton Community College.[1][2]
Political career
editIn 2004, incumbent Republican Betsy Close announced that she would not seek re-election in district 15, while simultaneously endorsing Olson as her successor.[3] Olson defeated Democrat Wes Price to win election in November[4] and has since been re-elected six times.[1]
In February 2018, Olson announced that he would not seek another term in office and that he would retire as of the end of the current term in January 2019. Including his 30 years with the Oregon State Police, Olson devoted almost 44 years to public service.[5]
Personal life
editOlson and his wife Pam have three children and live in Albany.[1]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 18,480 | 61.2 | |
| Democratic | Wesley B. Price | 11,685 | 38.7 | |
| Write-in | 47 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 30,212 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 16,317 | 68.0 | |
| Democratic | Sam H.W. Sappington | 7,634 | 31.8 | |
| Write-in | 47 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 23,998 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 18,808 | 63.0 | |
| Democratic | Dick Olsen | 10,971 | 36.8 | |
| Write-in | 60 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 29,839 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 17,033 | 68.2 | |
| Democratic | Bud Laurent | 7,901 | 31.6 | |
| Write-in | 51 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 24,985 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 17,977 | 66.4 | |
| Democratic | Ron Green | 9,046 | 33.4 | |
| Write-in | 57 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 27,080 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 19,048 | 97.7 | |
| Write-in | 451 | 2.3 | ||
| Total votes | 19,499 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Olson | 25,175 | 82.8 | |
| Progressive | Cynthia Hyatt | 5,051 | 16.6 | |
| Write-in | 163 | 0.5 | ||
| Total votes | 30,389 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Andy Olson". Project VoteSmart. Archived from the original on June 17, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Representative Andy Olson". Oregon House of Representatives. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Hering, Hasso (February 17, 2004). "Rep. Betsy Close says she won't run again". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ "2004 election results". Corvallis Gazette-Times. November 4, 2004. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- ^ Paul, Alex (February 27, 2018). "Rep. Andy Olson won't seek eighth House term". Albany Democrat-Herald. Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.