Boomer Wright
Boomer Wright | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Caddy McKeown |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | Kelli and Byron (with first wife Andrea) Eric and Dallas (with second wife Susan) |
| Residence | Reedsport, Oregon |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Education |
| Alma mater | Western Oregon University |
| Profession | Retired Teacher |
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Gerald "Boomer" Wright is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Wright grew up in Lorane, Oregon after moving there from California at 10. He went to Crow High School and Western Oregon University and got a Bachelor's Degree in Education there in 1972. Boomer worked at Siuslaw Middle School, Rhododendron Elementary, and Siuslaw Primary. He also became superintendent of Mapleton School District. He retired in 2002. Wright had 4 children, 2 with his first wife and 2 with his second. His first wife, Andrea died in 1991 due to a Brain tumor.[2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 21,724 | 57.5 | |
| Democratic | Cal Mukumoto | 15,988 | 42.3 | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 37,756 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 20,686 | 60.1 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Rust | 13,705 | 39.8 | |
| Write-in | 45 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 34,436 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 23,115 | 61.8 | |
| Democratic | William (Mrk) Mrkvicka | 14,196 | 38.0 | |
| Write-in | 86 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 37,397 | 100% | ||
External links
References
- ^ "Representative Boomer Wright Biography". Archived from the original on 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "About Boomer Wright — Boomer Wright for State Representative". Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.