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 Republican can refer to: Political ideology * An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law. ** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...

. Oregon senators serve four year terms.

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.

Oregon House of Representatives

In November 2020, Weber won the seat for Oregon's 32nd House district after incumbent

Democrat Democrat, Democrats, or Democratic may refer to: Politics *A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people. *A member of a Democratic Party: **Democratic Party (United States) (D) **Democratic ...

Tiffiny Mitchell decided not to run for re-election. 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.

Oregon Senate

In November 2022, Weber beat Democratic newcomer Melissa Busch to replace former Democratic Senator Betsy Johnson, who resigned to run for governor.

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. The walkout paralyzed the state government by denying the legislature a quorum, resulting in gridlock. 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. 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. On October 24 the

Oregon Supreme Court The Oregon Supreme Court (OSC) is the highest state court in the U.S. state of Oregon. The only court that may reverse or modify a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court is the Supreme Court of the United States.Standoff at Eagle Pass, Weber signed a letter in support of Texas Governor

Greg Abbott Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist serving as the 48th governor of Texas since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 ...

's decision in the conflict.

Electoral history

References

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