Suzanne Weber
American politician
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Suzanne Weber is an American politician serving as the senator from Oregon's 16th Senate district. Weber won in the general election on November 8, 2022. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. She is a Republican.
Suzanne Weber | |
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| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rachel Armitage |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tiffiny Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus Javadi |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
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| Website | https://weberfororegon.com |
Mayor of Tillamook
Weber moved to Tillamook in 1970. She taught elementary education for 30 years. She was elected to the Tillmook City Council and appointed mayor of Tillamook.[1]
Oregon House of Representatives
In November 2020, Weber won the seat for Oregon's 32nd House district after incumbent Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell decided not to run for re-election.[2] She defeated Democrat Debbie Boothe-Schmidt in the 2020 election, winning 54.1% to 45.7% with 0.2% of the vote being for write-in candidates.[3]
Oregon Senate
In November 2022, Weber beat Democratic newcomer Melissa Busch to replace former Democratic Senator Betsy Johnson, who resigned to run for governor.[4]
2023 GOP Walkout
In May 2023, Senator Weber joined other republican senators in protest against House Bill 2002, which aimed to protect reproductive rights and gender affirming care.[5] The walkout paralyzed the state government by denying the legislature a quorum, resulting in gridlock.[6]
On May 18 Weber reached the 10 unexcused absence threshold set by measure 113, disqualifying her from running for reelection after her current term ends.[7] Weber and 4 other Senators filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade in response, arguing that the measure's wording allowed them to serve one additional term before being barred from reelection.[8] On October 24 the Oregon Supreme Court agreed to hear the case with arguments beginning December 14.[9] On February 1, 2024, the Court unanimously ruled against the Republican Senators, confirming Weber's disqualification after her current term ends in January 2027.[10]
Political positions
Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Weber signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[11]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Suzanne Weber | 41,144 | 56.5 | |
| Democratic | Melissa Busch | 31,585 | 43.4 | |
| Write-in | 74 | 0.10 | ||
| Total votes | 72,803 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Suzanne Weber | 11,744 | 98.5 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 176 | 1.4 | |
| Total votes | 11,920 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Suzanne Weber | 21,941 | 54.1 | |
| Democratic | Debbie Boothe-Schmidt | 18,520 | 45.7 | |
| Write-in | 81 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 40,542 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Suzanne Weber | 5,980 | 79.9 | |
| Republican | Vineeta Lower | 1,466 | 19.6 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 36 | 0.5 | |
| Total votes | 7,482 | 100.0 | ||
