Betsy Close
Betsy Close | |
|---|---|
| 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 Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th (through 2002), then 15th district | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | (before redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Andy Olson (after redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1950 Shelton, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | Senate website |
Betsy L. Close (born May 4, 1950) is a Republican politician who served in the Oregon State Senate.[1] Close was sworn into office in October 2012, replacing Frank Morse, who retired before his term ended.[1][2] Prior to serving as Senator, Close served four terms as state representative and taught in Albany, Oregon, and Washington state.[1]
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]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Betsy Close sworn in as Oregon's newest state senator". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. October 26, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ^ Cole, Michelle (October 10, 2012). "Former Oregon Rep. Betsy Close chosen for vacant Senate seat". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
- ^ "Sen. Betsy Close will run for Senate seat". October 17, 2013.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff (December 23, 2014). "Democrats Chuck Riley, Sara Gelser look to change politics in Oregon Senate". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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- 1950 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
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- Educators from Oregon
- Members of the Oregon House of Representatives
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- People from Albany, Oregon
- People from Shelton, Washington
- Women state legislators in Oregon