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}}'''Bob Jenson''' (born May 11, 1931) is a [[Oregon Republican Party|Republican]] politician from the US state of [[Oregon]]. He serves in the [[Oregon House of Representatives]] representing District 58, which encompasses [[Union County, Oregon|Union County]], [[Wallowa County, Oregon|Wallowa County]], and portions of [[Umatilla County, Oregon|Umatilla County]].<ref>http:// |
}}'''Bob Jenson''' (born May 11, 1931) is a [[Oregon Republican Party|Republican]] politician from the US state of [[Oregon]]. He serves in the [[Oregon House of Representatives]] representing District 58, which encompasses [[Union County, Oregon|Union County]], [[Wallowa County, Oregon|Wallowa County]], and portions of [[Umatilla County, Oregon|Umatilla County]]. District 58 includes the cities [[Pendleton, Oregon|Pendleton]], [[La Grande, Oregon|La Grande]], and [[Enterprise, Oregon|Enterprise]].<ref>http://www.leg.state.or.us/maps/ Retrieved 2/19/2013</ref> Jenson has served in the Oregon House since 1997, and as the member with the most seniority, is given the honorary title of [[Dean of the House]]. |
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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Bob Jenson | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| In office 1997– | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Norris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1931 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Evelyn |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) |
Bob Jenson (born May 11, 1931) is a Republican politician from the US state of Oregon. He serves in the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 58, which encompasses Union County, Wallowa County, and portions of Umatilla County. District 58 includes the cities Pendleton, La Grande, and Enterprise.[1] Jenson has served in the Oregon House since 1997, and as the member with the most seniority, is given the honorary title of Dean of the House.
Early life and career
Jenson was born on a ranch in Omaha, Nebraska in 1931. He received a bachelor of science degree and master's degree in United States History from Montana State University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and then worked as an airport commissioner.[2][3]
Jenson moved to eastern Oregon in 1967 and taught at Blue Mountain Community College for 26 years. He also taught high school for 4 years.[2][3]
Political career
In 1996, Jenson ran as a Democrat for the seat in the Oregon House of Representatives vacated by Chuck Norris, who did not seek re-election, defeating Republican Don Armstrong.[4] In 1998, Jenson changed his party affiliation to Independent after becoming dischanted with what he considered extreme environmental positions of the Democratic Party.[5] He was re-elected to the House as an Independent in 1998, and then a year later, became a Republican.[6]
He was re-elected as a Republican in 2000, and has won re-election to the House every two years since then, making him the longest-serving member of the Oregon House, thus earning the ceremonial title of Dean of the House.[2]
Personal
Jenson and his wife Evelyn live in Pendleton. They have four grown children.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.leg.state.or.us/maps/ Retrieved 2/19/2013
- ^ a b c d "Representative Bob Jenson". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- ^ a b "Bob Jenson". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- ^ Green, Ashbel S (November 6, 1996). "Returns have GOP controlling Oregon Senate". The Oregonian.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Chen, Victor (August 30, 1998). "Jenson discovers power in leaving Democratic party". The Oregonian.
- ^ Lednicer, Lisa Grace (August 29, 1999). "Jenson says he has found his place". The Oregonian.