2014 Oregon legislative election explained

Election Name:Oregon legislative elections, 2014
Country:Oregon
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2012
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2016
Next Year:2016
Seats For Election:16 seats of the Oregon State Senate and 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Seats Before1:50 (16 in Senate, 34 in House)
Seats After1:53 (18 in Senate, 35 in House)
Seat Change1:3
2 in Senate, 1 in House
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Seats Before2:40 (14 Senate, 26 House)
Seats After2:37 (12 Senate, 25 House)
Seat Change2:3
2 in Senate, 1 in House

The 2014 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses of the state legislature for the 78th Oregon Legislative Assembly (2015–2016 term).[1] The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 20, 2014 with the general election following on November 4, 2014.

The Democratic Party increased its 16-14 majority in the Senate to a supermajority of 18–12. In the House, the Democrats added one more seat and now holds a 35-25 majority.

Oregon State Senate

Election Name:Oregon State Senate elections, 2014
Country:Oregon
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2012
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2016
Next Year:2016
Seats For Election:16 seats of the Oregon State Senate
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Seats Before1:16
Seats After1:18
Seat Change1:2
Popular Vote1:407,044
Percentage1:58.5%
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Seats Before2:14
Seats After2:12
Seat Change2:2
Popular Vote2:247,687
Percentage2:35.6%

16 of the state senate's 30 seats were up for re-election in 2014.[2] Democrats held a 16–14 majority in the 2012 legislative election.

Open seats

Results

Oregon State Senate elections, 2014
General election — November 4, 2014
PartyVotesPercentageSeats wonSeats contested
Democratic407,04458.53%1215
Republican247,68735.62%411
Libertarian18,9162.72%05
Independent6,6030.95%01
Constitution2,4260.35%01
Green1,9170.28%01
Others10,8491.56%0
Valid votes695,44285.23%
Invalid votes120,48614.77%
Total ballots returned[4] 815,928100.00%1634
Voter turnout70.73% (Registered Voters)

The official results are:[5]

Oregon House of Representatives

Election Name:Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2014
Country:Oregon
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2012
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:Oregon legislative elections, 2016
Next Year:2016
Seats For Election:60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Seats Before1:34
Seats After1:35
Seat Change1:1
Popular Vote1:659,903
Percentage1:50.9%
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Seats Before2:26
Seats After2:25
Seat Change2:1
Popular Vote2:572,673
Percentage2:44.2%

All 60 seats in the State House of Representatives were up for re-election in 2014. Democrats took a 34-26 majority in the 2012 elections after they picked up a net of four seats.

Open seats

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014 Oregon election will focus on suburban House seats, with turnout the key. Gaston, Christian. The Oregonian. March 13, 2014. 2014-05-06.
  2. Web site: Candidate Filing Search Results. Oregon Secretary of State. May 22, 2014.
  3. Web site: Larry George, key 'grand bargain' negotiator, won't seek re-election to Oregon Senate. December 17, 2013. May 22, 2014. The Oregonian. Christian. Gaston.
  4. Web site: Voter Turnout - Oregon - General Election 2014.
  5. Web site: Content Manager WebDrawer - 2014 General Election Official Results.
  6. News: Freeman wins Douglas County commissioner seat in primary. May 21, 2014. May 22, 2014. NRToday.com.
  7. News: Josephine County Rep. Wally Hicks won't seek another term in Oregon Legislature. The Oregonian. Gaston. Christian. January 20, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  8. News: Dennis Richardson wins GOP governor primary, will face Democrat John Kitzhaber. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014. The Oregonian. Esteve. Harry.
  9. News: Bruce Hanna decides not to run for re-election -- or, for now, another seat: Oregon politics today. September 20, 2013. May 22, 2014. The Oregonian. Mapes. Jeff.
  10. News: Oregon primary election results 2014: Oregon Legislature. May 21, 2014. May 22, 2014. The Oregonian.
  11. News: Rep. Kevin Cameron named new Marion County commissioner. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014. Salem Statesman-Journal. Staver. Anna.
  12. News: Vicki Berger won't seek re-election to Salem Oregon House seat. The Oregonian. Gaston. Christian. October 23, 2013. May 22, 2014.
  13. News: Jim Thompson loses House seat in GOP face-off against Mike Nearman. The Oregonian. Zheng. Yuxing. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  14. News: Susan McLain will run for Oregon House, replacing Rep. Ben Unger on ballot. The Oregonian. Gaston. Christian. March 11, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  15. News: State Rep. Chris Harker, D-Beaverton, announces he will not seek re-election in 2014. The Oregonian. Brettman. Allan. October 26, 2013. May 22, 2014.
  16. News: Rep. Carolyn Tomei, Milwaukie Democrat, won't run for re-election. The Oregonian. Esteve. Harry. March 7, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  17. News: Multnomah County District 1: Jules Bailey defeats Brian Wilson. The Oregonian. Binder. Melissa. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  18. News: Gresham Rep. Greg Matthews won't seek reelection to Oregon House. The Oregonian. Gaston. Christian. March 7, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  19. News: Monica Wehby defeats Jason Conger in GOP Senate primary, focuses on Jeff Merkley. The Oregonian. Mapes. Jeff. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014.
  20. News: Greg Barreto defeats John Turner in northeast Oregon House GOP primary. The Oregonian. Zheng. Yuxing. May 20, 2014. May 22, 2014.