Jane Elinor Lokan (1921–2020) was an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001, representing the 25th District, which at that time was the City of Milwaukie.[1]

Jane Lokan
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
January 1995 – January 2001
Preceded byDave McTeague
Succeeded byCarolyn Tomei
Personal details
BornSeptember 10, 1921
Quincy, Oregon, United States
DiedFebruary 11, 2020
Milwaukie, Oregon, United States
Resting placeWillamette National Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlbert Ellsworth Lokan
Children5
ResidenceMilwaukie, Oregon

Career

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Lokan started her career after her husband was injured in combat. She got a full-time job at U.S. National Bank and then worked at Omark Industries. She became President of the Oregon Chapter of the Certified Professional Secretaries Association. It was at this time when she began her career in politics. She worked on Ronald Reagan's first run to the U.S. presidency, and became the Chair and Co-Chair for the Tri-County and Clackamas County Campaign Committees for Presidents Reagan and Bush. She ran for State Representative three times before successfully winning after the retirement of Dave McTeague. After her time in the house, she served as Clackamas County Republican Party Chair from 2002 to 2004.[2]

Personal life

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Lokan and her husband were active and devout Lutherans, and attended Milwaukie Lutheran Church where she worked as a church secretary.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Container Detail Page". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  2. ^ a b "Jane Lokan Obituary". February 14, 2020.