Joanne Verger
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Joanne Verger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Arnie Roblan |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1930 |
| Died | September 22, 2023 (aged 93) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relations | Aaron M. Johnson (grandson)[1] |
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Joanne Verger (July 19, 1930 – September 22, 2023) was an American politician. An Oregon Democrat, she was the first female mayor of Coos Bay, the largest city on the Oregon Coast, serving four terms.[2] She served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004,[3][4][5] and was elected to the Oregon State Senate in 2004. She was reelected in 2008 with no major party opponent in either the primary or general election.[6]
In October 2011, Verger announced that she would not run for reelection to the Senate.[7]
Verger was co-owner of an automobile dealership, and has worked extensively in advertising and marketing.[2]
Verger was a graduate of Amite High School (Louisiana), Northwestern State University, and Louisiana State University.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joanne Verger | 30,460 | 50.6 | |
| Republican | Al Pearn | 29,599 | 49.2 | |
| Write-in | 136 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 60,195 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joanne Verger | 40,012 | 96.8 | |
| Write-in | 1,337 | 3.2 | ||
| Total votes | 41,349 | 100% | ||