Margaret Doherty
Margaret Doherty (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 35. She assumed office in 2009. She left office on January 10, 2021.
Doherty (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 35. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On January 3, 2020, Doherty announced she would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
Doherty earned her bachelor's degree in Speech Communications/Theater from Portland State University and her master's degree from Lewis and Clark College. Her professional experience includes being the owner of a Floral Design Business and a retired teacher from Milwaukie High School. Doherty is a consultant for the Oregon Education Association and member of the Tigard Planning Commission.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Doherty was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Doherty served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business and Labor |
| • Education, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Doherty served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Labor, Chair |
| • Consumer Protection and Government Efficiency |
| • Transportation and Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Doherty served on these committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Business and Labor, Vice Chair |
| • Health Care |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Doherty served on these committees:
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| • Human Services |
| • Transportation |
Campaign themes
2014
Doherty's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Creating more jobs and protecting our high tech corridor
- Excerpt: "She will fight to protect the high tech corridor in Washington County and will lead efforts in the House to provide more state loans for small businesses to grow and expand. As a small business owner, Margaret understands we can only boost our economy when we stand behind Oregon’s entrepreneurs."
Our future depends on high quality schools
- Excerpt: "Margaret will make sure our community colleges and state universities don’t get left behind either. She knows thousands of Oregonians can get the technical training and new skills they need to thrive in our next economy if they can go to college. Margaret Doherty spent 30 years fighting for school kids and teachers. She will be a passionate advocate in Salem for our public education system."
Improving transportation and easing congestion
- Excerpt: "Margaret Doherty knows our local economy in House District 35 will come to a standstill if our roads are clogged with traffic. She will work for new transportation solutions and smart planning to ease the gridlock and improve our quality of life. Representative Doherty will support more alternative fuel options and new mass transit solutions to make our region a great place to live for generations to come."
Defending basic rights for all Oregonians
- Excerpt: "Margaret Doherty will make sure Oregon fulfills it promise to all its citizens. Representative Doherty is strongly pro-choice and will fight to preserve access to reproductive health services for all Oregon women. And Margaret Doherty will defend the basic rights of all Oregonians by demanding full equality for our LGBT citizens."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Margaret Doherty did not file to run for re-election.
2018
In addition to running as a Democratic Party candidate, Doherty cross-filed to also run with the Working Families Party in 2018.[4]
General election
General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Margaret Doherty defeated Bob Niemeyer in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Doherty (D) | 67.3 | 22,136 | |
| Bob Niemeyer (R) | 32.5 | 10,704 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 32,895 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Margaret Doherty advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Margaret Doherty | 100.0 | 6,225 | |
| Total votes: 6,225 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35
Bob Niemeyer advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 35 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bob Niemeyer | 100.0 | 2,869 | |
| Total votes: 2,869 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016.
Incumbent Margaret Doherty defeated Jessica Cousineau in the Oregon House of Representatives District 35 general election.[5][6]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 35 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Margaret Doherty Incumbent |
62.53% | 19,609 | |
| Independent | Jessica Cousineau | 37.47% | 11,752 | |
| Total Votes | 31,361 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Margaret Doherty ran unopposed in the Oregon House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Margaret Doherty Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Margaret Doherty was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She also ran as a write-in candidate on the Republican party ticket. John S. Gerboth ran as a Libertarian candidate. Doherty defeated Gerboth in the general election.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Margaret Doherty Incumbent |
81.1% | 18,334 | |
| Libertarian | John S. Gerboth | 18% | 4,064 | |
| None | Miscellaneous | 0.9% | 199 | |
| Total Votes | 22,597 | |||
2012
Doherty won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 35. Doherty was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated John Goodhouse (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Margaret Doherty Incumbent |
60% | 17,593 | |
| Republican | John Goodhouse | 40% | 11,753 | |
| Total Votes | 29,346 | |||
2010
Doherty won re-election to District 35 in 2010. She had no primary opposition but was challenged by Gordon Fiddes in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[15][16]
| Oregon State House, District 35 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Margaret Doherty (D)
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12,991 | |||
| Gordon Fiddes (R) | 9,864 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Oregon State Legislature was in session from January 22 through June 30.
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In 2018, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through March 3. There was also a one-day special session on May 21, 2018.
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 76th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 to June 30.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Doherty's endorsements included the following:[17]
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Recent news
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See also
- Oregon House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oregon State Legislature
- Joint Committees
- Oregon state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Margaret Doherty on Facebook
- Oregon House Democrats
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Willamette Week, "State Rep. Margaret Doherty Won’t Seek Reelection This Year," January 3, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Doherty," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Margaret Doherty, "Issues," accessed August 29, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate Filings for the House," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results for May 15 Primary election," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official General Results for 2012," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 Oregon Primary Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Margaret Doherty, "Endorsements," accessed August 29, 2014
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| Preceded by Larry Galizio |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 35 2009–2021 |
Succeeded by Dacia Grayber (D) |
