Joanne Verger
Joanne Verger (b. July 19, 1930) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 5 from 2005 to her retirement in 2013.
Verger was on the Coos Bay City Council from 1990 to 1992. She then served as Mayor of Coos Bay, Oregon, from 1992 to 2000. She served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2000 to 2005.
Biography
Verger attended both Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University. Her professional experience includes working as a speech therapist, in advertising and marketing and as the Co-Owner of Verger Chrysler Plymouth Dodge.[1]
Committee assignments
2011
2010
- Business and Transportation Committee, Oregon Senate
- Emergency Board Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Human Services and Rural Health Policy Committee, Oregon Senate
- Justice System Revenues Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State Legislature
Elections
2012
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2012
Verger did not run for re-election in 2012.
2008
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Verger won re-election to the 5th District in the Oregon State Senate. Verger had no challenger.[2][3]
2004
- See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2004
Elections for the office of Oregon State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 18, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004.[4] Joanne Verger was unopposed in the Democratic primary for District 5, and Al Pearn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Verger defeated Pearn in the general election.[5][6]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Verger has a husband, J. Lawton.
Recent news
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See also
- Oregon State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Joanne Verger," accessed December 29, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2008 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Election History Archive."
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official 2004 primary election results," May 18, 2004
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official 2004 general election results," November 2, 2004
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Oregon State Senate District 5 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Arnie Roblan (D) |
