Jean Cowan (born 1947)[1] is an American Democratic politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2007 until 2013.

Jean Cowan
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 2007 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byAlan Brown
Succeeded byDavid Gomberg
Personal details
Born1947 (age 76–77)
Astoria, Oregon[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePat
Children2
ResidenceNewport, Oregon
EducationMarylhurst College

Career

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Cowan served as city councillor and mayor of Elgin, and then as a Lincoln County Commissioner for 12 years, and served on many state advisory bodies. She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2006.[2] Cowan was chair of the Veterans and Emergency Services Committee during the 75th Assembly, and co-chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee during the 76th Assembly. In November 2011, Cowan announced she would not seek reelection to her seat, and was succeeded by fellow Democrat David Gomberg.[3]

Electoral history

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2004 Oregon State Representative, 10th district [4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alan Brown 15,364 50.5
Democratic Jean Cowan 14,950 49.2
Write-in 89 0.3
Total votes 30,403 100%
2006 Oregon State Representative, 10th district [5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jean Cowan 12,904 51.4
Republican Alan Brown 12,112 48.3
Write-in 68 0.3
Total votes 25,084 100%
2008 Oregon State Representative, 10th district [6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jean Cowan 19,829 96.6
Write-in 707 3.4
Total votes 20,536 100%
2010 Oregon State Representative, 10th district [7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jean Cowan 14,475 58.2
Republican Becky Lemler 10,323 41.5
Write-in 63 0.3
Total votes 24,861 100%

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jean Cowan's Biography". VoteSmart. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jean Cowan". Democratic Party of Oregon. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Mapes, Jeff (November 13, 2011). "Rep. Jean Cowan says she is leaving Oregon House; another seat in play?". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.