Chris Gorsek

Chris Gorsek (born January 28, 1958 in Portland, Oregon)[1] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate representing District 25 since January 11, 2021.

Chris Gorsek
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 25th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byLaurie Monnes Anderson
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 11, 2021
Preceded byMatt Wand
Succeeded byZach Hudson
Personal details
Born (1958-01-28) January 28, 1958
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceTroutdale, Oregon, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Oregon (BS, MA)
Portland State University (PhD)
Professionpolice officer
Websitechrisgorsek.com

Background

Gorsek earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from the University of Oregon, followed by a PhD from Portland State University. He is a teacher at Mt. Hood Community College, and formerly was an officer for the Portland Police Bureau.[2]

Elections
  • 2012 To challenge incumbent Republican Representative Matt Wand for the District 49 seat, Gorsek was unopposed for the May 15, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,392 votes,[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 11,459 votes (54.2%) against Representative Wand.[4]
  • 2000 When Republican Senator John Lim was term limited (since repealed) and left the Senate District 11 seat open, Gorsek was unopposed for the May 16, 2000 Democratic Primary, winning with 7,838 votes,[5] but lost the November 7, 2000 General election to Republican nominee John Minnis.[6]

References
  1. "Chris Gorsek's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  2. Jaquiss, Nigel (June 28, 2017). "The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers". Willamette Week. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  3. "May 15, 2012, Primary Election Abstracts of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  4. "November 6, 2012, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  5. "May 16, 2000 Primary Election". Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
  6. "November 7, 2000 General Election". Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
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