Susan McLain is an American politician. A Democrat, she currently serves as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from District 29, representing Cornelius, Forest Grove, and parts of Hillsboro. She served as a councilor for Metro, the regional government covering the urban portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, for 16 years, first winning election in 1990.[2][self-published source] She was an unsuccessful candidate for Washington County commissioner in 2006.[3] She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2014, defeating Republican Mark Richman.[4]
Susan McLain | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Unger |
| Member of the Metro Council | |
| In office 1991–2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 or 1949 (age 75–76)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Forest Grove, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Western Oregon University (BS) |
| Profession | politician, teacher |
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| Website | [1] |
Personal life
editMcLain earned a Bachelor of Science degree in teaching from the Oregon College of Education (known as Western Oregon University since April 22, 1981) in 1971. She retired in June 2014 from Glencoe High School, where she started teaching in 1980, the year the school opened.[5] Prior to that, McLain taught at Hillsboro High School, from 1975–1980. Both schools are in the Hillsboro School District.
In 2011, McLain was awarded the Hillsboro School District's Crystal Apple Award for excellence in education.[6] She continues to coach Glencoe High School's Speech and Debate team in her retirement.
McLain is widowed, with four children and five grandchildren. Although she taught in Hillsboro, she lives in Forest Grove with her family and attends church in Cornelius, other communities in her House district.[2][self-published source]
Political career
editMcLain was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2014, representing House District 29. She was sworn into the House on January 12, 2015, and appointed by House Speaker Tina Kotek to serve on four committees: the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development, the House Committee on Education, the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness, and as the Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan McLain | 9,751 | 53.7 | |
| Republican | Mark Richman | 8,321 | 45.9 | |
| Write-in | 73 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 18,145 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan McLain | 14,248 | 58.9 | |
| Republican | Juanita Lint | 9,833 | 40.7 | |
| Write-in | 90 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 24,171 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan McLain | 13,652 | 58.6 | |
| Republican | David Molina | 9,166 | 39.4 | |
| Libertarian | William A Namestnik | 442 | 1.9 | |
| Write-in | 28 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 23,288 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan McLain | 17,200 | 57.8 | |
| Republican | Dale Fishback | 12,507 | 42.0 | |
| Write-in | 63 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 29,770 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan McLain | 13,592 | 53.6 | |
| Republican | Gina Munster-Moore | 11,746 | 46.3 | |
| Write-in | 35 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 25,373 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ a b "Susan's Story". Susan McLain for State Representative. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Gaston, Christian (March 12, 2014). "Susan McLain will run for Oregon House, replacing Rep. Ben Unger on ballot". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Burkhardt, Doug (November 14, 2014). "Incumbent Starr may fall to Riley". Hillsboro Tribune. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ "Susan McLain". Democratic Party of Oregon. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ KATU Staff (March 7, 2011). "6th annual Crystal Apple Awards banquet honors Hillsboro School District staff". KATU. Archived from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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