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 by | Alan Brown |
| Succeeded by | David Gomberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Astoria, Oregon[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pat |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Newport, Oregon |
| Education | Marylhurst College |
Career
editCowan 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
edit| 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% | ||
| 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% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jean Cowan | 19,829 | 96.6 | |
| Write-in | 707 | 3.4 | ||
| Total votes | 20,536 | 100% | ||
| 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
edit- ^ a b "Jean Cowan's Biography". VoteSmart. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ^ "Jean Cowan". Democratic Party of Oregon. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.