Rachel Armitage (politician) explained
Rachel Armitage (née Gowland) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon State Senate from the 16th district. She was appointed to the position on January 14, 2022 and did not run for reelection in the 2022 election.[1] [2] She left office on January 9, 2023.[3]
Early life and education
Armitage graduated from the University of Oregon in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in geography.[4]
Career
Earlier in her career, Armitage served as a staffer for members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. She works at Reed College, where she is also studying towards a master's degree.[2] [5] Armitage also serves as a member of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government.[6]
Personal life
Armitage lives in Warren, Oregon with her husband and step-daughter.[7]
References
- Web site: Weber holds advantage for state Senate. live. The Astorian. Ethan. Meyers. 2022-11-08. 2023-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110163617/https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/local/weber-holds-advantage-for-state-senate/article_78da2290-5fe2-11ed-94a4-7fad34eecdd3.html. 2023-01-10. en.
- Web site: Del Savio. Anna. Rachel Armitage appointed to represent Oregon Senate District 16. 2022-01-18. The Bulletin. en.
- Web site: A new leadership era starts in the Legislature. live. Oregon Capital Chronicle. Ben. Botkin. Julia. Shumway. 2023-01-09. 2023-01-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110164453/https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/01/09/a-new-leadership-era-starts-in-the-legislature/. 2023-01-10. en.
- Web site: UO Alumni in office. live. 2022-12-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20221214214919/https://www.uoadvocates.com/uo_alumni_in_office. 2022-12-14. en.
- Web site: Borrud. Hillary. 2022-01-15. County commissioners appoint Democrat Rachel Armitage to northwest Oregon Senate seat. 2022-01-18. en.
- Web site: Rachel Armitage Appointed to Oregon Senate to Fill Seat Vacated by Besty Johnson; Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner Welcomes Newest Coastal Member to Caucus. 2022-01-18. Tillamook County Pioneer. en.
- Web site: Senate District 16 PCPS nominate three women to finish Betsy Johnson's term. 2022-01-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20221214215509/https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/senate-district-16-pcps-nominate-three-women-to-finish-betsy-johnson-s-term/article_6d8b1ff4-6db5-11ec-bc32-83ce022e5837.html. 2022-12-14. Tillamook Headlight-Herald. en.
