Ben Unger
Benjamin 'Ben' Unger (March 4, 1976) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 29 from 2012 to 2015. Unger did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Unger earned his B.A. in English from the University of Oregon. His professional experience includes being the Principal/Founder of Tallfir LLC, the Campus Program Director for Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group from 1999 to 2003 and as a special assistant to the Attorney General for the Oregon Department of Justice.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Unger served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Land Use |
Elections
2012
Unger won election in the 2012 election for Oregon House District 29. Unger defeated Katie Riley in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Katie Eyre (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Ben Unger |
53.6% | 11,312 | |
| Republican | Katie Eyre Incumbent | 46.4% | 9,788 | |
| Total Votes | 21,100 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ben Unger |
65.7% | 3,033 |
| Katie Riley | 34.3% | 1,583 |
| Total Votes | 4,616 | |
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to March 10.
- Oregon Farm Bureau: 2014 State Legislative Summary
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2013
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In 2013, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to July 9.
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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
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Unger," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the House," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Katie Eyre (R) |
Oregon House of Representatives - District 29 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by Susan McLain (D) |
