Rick Lewis (politician)

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Rick Lewis
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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
February 23, 2017
Preceded by Vic Gilliam
Mayor of Silverton
In office
January 2015 – February 23, 2017
Preceded by Stu Rasmussen
Succeeded by Kyle Palmer
Personal details
Born Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
Political party Republican
Residence Silverton, Oregon, U.S.
Alma mater University of Wyoming
Signature Rick Lewis (politician)'s signature

Rick Lewis is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 18th district, which covers southern Clackamas and northeastern Marion counties.

Early life and education

Lewis grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming, and entered the military after graduating from high school upon the advice of his father. Lewis graduated from the University of Wyoming, and served in the Laramie and Gillette police forces.

Career

He moved to Oregon in 1984, serving as a sergeant in the Umatilla police department, and became Union chief of police in 1986. Lewis later served as Bandon chief of police, and as chief of police of Silverton from 1998 until his retirement on August 2, 2012.[1] He was elected mayor of Silverton in 2014, defeating incumbent Stu Rasmussen, and reelected in 2016.[2][3]

On January 30, 2017, State Representative Vic Gilliam resigned due to deteriorating health.[4] Lewis announced his candidacy for appointment to the vacant seat along with Jerome Rosa and Glenn Holum.[5] On February 22, 2017, Lewis was selected as Gilliam's replacement by the Marion and Clackamas County commissioners.[6][7] He resigned his position as Mayor and was sworn in on February 23.[2]

Electoral history

2018 Oregon State Representative, 18th district

[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Lewis] 18,950 65.9
Democratic Barry Shapiro 9,731 33.9
Write-in 57 0.2
Total votes 28,738 100%
2020 Oregon State Representative, 18th district

[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Lewis 25,996 70.2
Democratic Jamie Morrison 10,933 29.5
Write-in 100 0.3
Total votes 37,029 100%
2022 Oregon State Representative, 18th district

[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rick Lewis 24,352 71.1
Democratic Jesse S Smith 9,863 28.8
Write-in 40 0.1
Total votes 34,255 100%

References

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