Betsy Close | |
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Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 8th district | |
In office October 26, 2012 –January 2015 | |
Preceded by | Frank Morse |
Succeeded by | Sara Gelser |
Member of the OregonHouseofRepresentatives from the 36th (through 2002),then 15th district | |
In office 1999–2004 | |
Preceded by | Carolyn Oakley (before redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Andy Olson (after redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Shelton,Washington | May 4,1950
Political party | Republican |
Website | Senate website |
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In October 2013 she announced she would run for a full term. [3] In the November 2014 election,Close was defeated by Democrat Sara Gelser. [4]
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