Bob Tiernan
Bob Tiernan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1993–1997 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Devlin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Residence | Lake Oswego, Oregon |
| Occupation | businessman, attorney |
Bob Tiernan is an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing Oregon's 24th district, which included most of Lake Oswego and portions of southwestern Portland. He is a Republican, and served as chair of the state party from 2009 to 2011.
Education[]
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, a law degree from the University of Puget Sound, and a Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University.[1]
Career[]
In 1992, he was elected to the Oregon House and served 2 two-year terms. In 1996, he lost to his 1994 opponent, Richard Devlin.[2] In 2002, he ran for the Oregon State Senate to represent the 19th senate district, again facing Devlin, narrowly losing by a margin of 47% to 50%.[3]
He served as chief petitioners on several successful statewide ballot measures, including Measure 11 (mandatory minimum sentences), (pension reform), and (prison labor), all in 1994.[4]
In January 2009, he was elected as chair of the Oregon Republican Party and served until 2011, when he was succeeded by Allen Alley.[5]
Personal life[]
Tiernan and his wife Susan live in Lake Oswego. They have two adult children, and one teenager.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "2002 General Election Voters Pamphlet page 36, 19th District, Bob Tiernan". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved April 17, 2008.
- ^ Duin, Steve (November 7, 1996). "Voters say "boo" to Bob". The Oregonian.
- ^ "How Oregon voted". The Oregonian. November 10, 2002.
- ^ Oregon Republican Party profile
- ^ http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/allen_alley_glides_into_oregon.html Retrieved January 22, 2011
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