Rich Vial
| Rich Vial | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
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Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1954/1955 (age 62–63)[1] Lynnwood, California, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Scholls, Oregon |
| Alma mater |
Brigham Young University Willamette University College of Law |
Armand Richard Vial (born 1954/55) is an American lawyer and Republican politician currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 26th district, which covers parts of southern Washington County and the extreme west of Clackamas County.
Biography
Vial was born in Lynwood, California. He attended Brigham Young University, from where he graduated in 1978, and the Willamette University College of Law. He has served on the Washington County Land Use Advisory Committee, and the Clean Water Services Advisory Committee.[2]
He ran for the state House in 2016. During his campaign, a complaint filed by Kathleen Stuart, the director of a state Democratic Party organization, alleged that Vial did not reside in the district he was campaigning to represent.[3] The case was resolved in Vial's favor.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Ray Lister in the general election.[5]
Vial is the current Chair of the Washington County Planning Commission and has previously served as Chair of the Groner School District Board and the Washington County Fair Board.[6]
Personal life
Vial and his wife, Paula, who have been married since 1975, have 13 children, including 7 Vietnamese refugee children, and 41 grandchildren.[2]
References
- ↑ Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- 1 2 "Richard Vial's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ↑ Townsley, Nancy (September 13, 2016). "Complaint alleges GOP candidate Rich Vial lives outside HD 26". Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ↑ "ENDORSEMENT: Vial should get voters' nod in House District 26". Hillsboro Tribune. October 13, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ↑ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ↑ "Representative Rich Vial".