Jason Atkinson
Jason Atkinson | |
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Member of the Oregon Senate from the 2nd district |
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In office January 2001 – January 2013 |
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Preceded by | Brady Adams |
Succeeded by | Herman Baertschiger |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 51st district |
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In office January 1999 – January 2001 |
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Preceded by | Eldon Johnson |
Succeeded by | Cherryl Walker |
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Born | Sacramento, California, U.S. |
November 6, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Stephanie Atkinson |
Alma mater | Southern Oregon University Willamette University |
Religion | Presbyterianism |
Jason Atkinson (born November 6, 1970) is an American politician in the US state of Oregon. The Republican grew up in the Southern Oregon city of Ashland. He served as a senator in the Oregon State Senate from 2001 to 2013. He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Governor of Oregon in 2006, but was reelected to the Senate in 2008. He stated his intention to run in the 2010 Oregon gubernatorial election, but withdrew from the race in 2009.[1][2]
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Political career
In 1998, Atkinson was elected to his first public office as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives.[3] He served as a Republican representing District 51, which includes Jackson and Josephine counties.[3] He served one term before election to the Oregon State Senate in 2000.[4] Atkinson was elected from District 25, once again representing Jackson and Josephine counties in Southern Oregon. In 2002, the district was changed to District 2.[5] Atkinson was re-elected to a second four-year Oregon Senate term without opposition in 2004.[6] In the State Senate he has served as Deputy Majority Leader, Majority Whip and Committee Chair.
In 2006, Atkinson ran for the Republican nomination for Governor of Oregon.[7] He finished third of the eight candidates, with 22% of the vote, behind the nominee, Ron Saxton, who garnered 43% and Kevin Mannix, who received 30%.
Atkinson won reelection to the Oregon Senate in 2008. He decided not to run for reelection in 2012.[8]
Personal life
Atkinson and his wife Stephanie live in Central Point with their son, Perry. The Atkinsons are of the Presbyterian faith.[7]
Gun accident
On July 29, 2008, while repairing a friend's bicycle, Atkinson was struck in the knee by a bullet fired from a loaded .38 caliber derringer pistol, which was in a small bag that he had taken off the bike and dropped on the floor. On July 31, Senator Atkinson was listed in serious condition at Providence Medford Medical Center.[9] On August 4, 2008, Atkinson underwent successful surgery at Providence Medford Medical Center.[10]
Electoral history
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
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2008 | Richard Koopmans | 17,570 | 30.79% | Jason A. Atkinson | 39,265 | 68.81% | ||
2004 | No candidate filed | Jason A. Atkinson | 45,379 | 96.17% |
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
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2000 | No candidate filed | Jason A. Atkinson | 37,636 | 95.35% |
Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||
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1998 | Lon Holston | 7,088 | 40.54% | Jason A. Atkinson | 10,380 | 59.37% |
Year | Republican | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | ||||
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2006 | Ron Saxton | 125,286 | 41.69 | Kevin Mannix | 89,553 | 29.80% | Jason A. Atkinson | 67,057 | 22.31% | Other candidate | 18,658 | 6.21% |
See also
- Oregon gubernatorial election, 2010
- Oregon legislative elections, 2008
- Oregon gubernatorial election, 2006
- Seventy-fifth Oregon Legislative Assembly
References
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External links
- Senator Atkinson's webpage from the Oregon Legislative Assembly website
- Senator Atkinson's Bio Oregon Secretary of State's Office
- Project Vote Smart Biography