Rachel Armitage (politician)
Rachel Armitage | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 14, 2022 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Betsy Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Warren, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
Rachel Armitage (née Gowland) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon State Senate from the 16th district. She was appointed to the position on January 14, 2022 and did not run for reelection in the 2022 election.[1][2] She left office on January 9, 2023.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Armitage graduated from the University of Oregon in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in geography.[4]
Career[edit]
Earlier in her career, Armitage served as a staffer for members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. She works at Reed College, where she is also studying towards a master's degree.[2][5] Armitage also serves as a member of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Armitage lives in Warren, Oregon with her husband and step-daughter.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Meyers, Ethan (November 8, 2022). "Weber holds advantage for state Senate". The Astorian. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Del Savio, Anna. "Rachel Armitage appointed to represent Oregon Senate District 16". The Bulletin. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ Botkin, Ben; Shumway, Julia (January 9, 2023). "A new leadership era starts in the Legislature". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "UO Alumni in office". Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Borrud, Hillary (January 15, 2022). "County commissioners appoint Democrat Rachel Armitage to northwest Oregon Senate seat". Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ "Rachel Armitage Appointed to Oregon Senate to Fill Seat Vacated by Besty Johnson; Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner Welcomes Newest Coastal Member to Caucus". Tillamook County Pioneer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ "Senate District 16 PCPS nominate three women to finish Betsy Johnson's term". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
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