Gary Leif

Gary Leif is an American politician and businessman serving as a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 2nd district.

Gary Leif
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
May 9, 2018
Preceded byDallas Heard
Member of the Douglas County
Board of Commissioners
In office
January 3, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Preceded bySusan Morgan
Personal details
Born1956/1957 (age 63–64)[1]
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceRoseburg, Oregon

Career

Leif owned a Roseburg photography studio, and formerly resided in Winston, Oregon. He was elected to the Douglas County Commission in 2016.[2][3]

Following the resignation of Representative Dallas Heard to take a seat in the Oregon Senate, Leif was appointed to the House of Representatives on April 30, 2018, and sworn in on May 9, 2018.[4][5][6] He had previously announced his bid for the seat in March 2018.[7]

On December 11, 2020, Leif and 11 other state Republican officials signed a letter requesting Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum join Texas and other states contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election in Texas v. Pennsylvania. Rosenblum announced she had filed in behalf of the defense, and against Texas, the day prior.[8]

Political positions

Leif is pro-life.[9] He opposes sanctuary cities and favors sending Oregon National Guard troops to the Mexico–United States border.[10][11] Leif has advocated for Eastern Oregon to be incorporated as a part of Idaho.[12]

References
  1. Cegavske, Carisa (May 3, 2018). "Heard endorses Leif in Republican House District 2 primary, while Salter runs alone on Democratic ticket". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  2. "Leif wins County Commissioner race, won't face November run-off election". KPIC. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  3. "Commissioner-elect Gary Leif takes oath of office, begins term on Tuesday". KPIC. December 29, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  4. Cegavske, Carisa (April 30, 2018). "Commissioners appoint Leif interim state representative". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  5. Bailey, Kyle (May 7, 2018). "Tuesday Leif's Final Day as Commissioner". KQEN. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  6. Jones, Tyler (April 30, 2018). "Gary Leif selected to fill vacant District 2 seat in Oregon House". KEZI. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  7. Case, Shelby (March 3, 2018). "Leif announces run for state legislator position". The Umpqua Post. The World. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  8. Tess Riski (13 December 2020). "A Dozen Oregon Republican Lawmakers Urged the Attorney General to Support Texas Lawsuit Undermining U.S. Election Results". Willamette Week. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  9. "About". Leif State Representative. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018.
  10. "2018 Midterm Election Slate > Josephine County Democrats". Josephine County Democrats. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  11. "About". Leif for State Representative. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  12. Mena, Kelly. "Greater Idaho: Rural conservatives in Oregon look to join Idaho". KPTV.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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