Herman Baertschiger, Jr.
| Herman Baertschiger, Jr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Atkinson |
| Constituency | Josephine County and northern Jackson County |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Leta Baertschiger |
| Residence | Grants Pass, Oregon |
| Profession | Rancher and President of HB Company, Inc |
Herman Baertschiger, Jr., is a Republican member of the Oregon Senate, representing the 2nd District.[1] He was elected in 2012,[2] and although he served on a variety of local committees and boards, he has no previous experience in Oregon State politics.[3]
Career and private life
Baertschiger Jr. is a long-time businessman who has owned his own company since he was nineteen. He is currently the head of the forestry-based HB Company, Inc, and runs a small ranch near Grants Pass. He is married to Leta, and has two sons.[4]
Election
Originally, Baertschiger faced a possible primary challenges from state senator Jason Atkinson and state representative Wally Hicks, but both men withdrew before filing.[5] James Diefenderfer, a Democratic party candidate, filed a last-minute[5] challenge, but was defeated by an almost two-to-one margin.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.or.us/baertschiger/
- ↑ http://oregonvotes.org/doc/history/may152012/ss.pdf
- ↑ https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/cfDetail.do?page=search&cfRsn=12431
- ↑ http://herman4senate.com/wordpress/about-herman/
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/03/grants_pass_businessman_sudden.html
- ↑ http://oregonvotes.org/doc/history/may152012/ss.pdf
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