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'''Shemia Fagan''' (born September 20, 1981 in [[Dufur, Oregon]])<ref name="PVS">{{cite web |url= http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/135209 |title= Shemia Fagan's Biography |publisher= [[Project Vote Smart]] |accessdate= December 18, 2013}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] politician serving as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Oregon Senate]], representing [[Oregon's 24th Senate district|Senate District 24]] starting in 2019. She represented [[Oregon's 51st House district|House District 51]] from 2013 to 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/fagan |title=Representative Shemia Fagan |publisher=[[Oregon Legislative Assembly]] |location=[[Salem, Oregon]] |accessdate=May 10, 2019}}</ref> Fagan secured the Democratic nomination for [[Oregon Secretary of State]] in a close [[2020 Oregon state elections#Secretary of State|three-way race]]<ref name="OL">{{Cite web|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/05/oregon-state-sen-mark-hass-wins-democratic-primary-for-secretary-of-state-election-results.html|title=Shemia Fagan wins Democratic primary for Oregon secretary of state, Mark Hass finishes second: Election results|publisher=The Oregonian|location=[[Salem, Oregon]]|accessdate=May 19, 2020}}</ref> and is the current contender against Republican nominee [[Kim Thatcher]]. |
'''Shemia Fagan''' (born September 20, 1981 in [[Dufur, Oregon]])<ref name="PVS">{{cite web |url= http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/135209 |title= Shemia Fagan's Biography |publisher= [[Project Vote Smart]] |accessdate= December 18, 2013}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] politician serving as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Oregon Senate]], representing [[Oregon's 24th Senate district|Senate District 24]] starting in 2019. She represented [[Oregon's 51st House district|House District 51]] from 2013 to 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/fagan |title=Representative Shemia Fagan |publisher=[[Oregon Legislative Assembly]] |location=[[Salem, Oregon]] |accessdate=May 10, 2019}}</ref> Fagan secured the Democratic nomination for [[Oregon Secretary of State]] in a close [[2020 Oregon state elections#Secretary of State|three-way race]]<ref name="OL">{{Cite web|url=https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/05/oregon-state-sen-mark-hass-wins-democratic-primary-for-secretary-of-state-election-results.html|title=Shemia Fagan wins Democratic primary for Oregon secretary of state, Mark Hass finishes second: Election results|publisher=The Oregonian|location=[[Salem, Oregon]]|accessdate=May 19, 2020}}</ref> and is the current contender against Republican nominee [[Kim Thatcher]]. |
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Born in [[Dufur, Oregon]], Fagan is a graduate of [[Northwest Nazarene University]], where she earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|bachelors]] in [[religion]] and [[philosphy]]. She attended [[Willamette University College of Law]] in [[Salem, Oregon]] briefly before enrolling in the [[Lewis & Clark Law School]] where she graduated ''[[cum laude]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pamplinmedia.com/go/42-news/151638-oh-momma-life-doesnt-get-any-busier-or-better |title=Oh momma! Life doesnt get any busier, or better|publisher=The Outlook|location=[[Salem, Oregon]] |accessdate=April 30, 2013}}</ref>, earning her [[Juris Doctor]] in 2009. Shortly after attending law school, Fagan became an associate with [[Ater Wynne]] in [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]].<ref name="Ater Wynne" /> |
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⚫ | In 2011 Fagan was elected to the [[David Douglas School District|David Dougals School Board]] in eastern Portland, serving for three years before running for 51st District of the [[Oregon House of Representatives]]. During her time within the State House, she served as the chair of the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. Fagan was elected to the 24th District of the [[Oregon State Senate]] during the [[2018 Oregon legislative election|2018 elections]]; she currently chairs the Committee on Housing and Development and serves on the Committee On Healthcare.<ref name="Oregon State Legislature''>{{cite web|title=Shemia Fagan|url=https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/fagan/Pages/committees.aspx|work=Senator Shemia Fagan|publisher=Oregon State Legislature |
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==Early life and education== |
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Fagan was born in [[Dufur, Oregon]]. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from [[Northwest Nazarene University]] in [[Nampa, Idaho]], in 2003.<ref name="Ater Wynne">{{cite web|title=Shemia Fagan|url=http://www.aterwynne.com/page/attorneys/shemia-fagan|work=Attorneys|publisher=Ater Wynne|accessdate=20 December 2013}}</ref> She then started law school at [[Willamette University College of Law]] in [[Salem, Oregon]], before earning her [[Juris Doctor|JD]] from [[Lewis & Clark Law School]] in 2009.<ref name="Ater Wynne"/> |
Fagan was born in [[Dufur, Oregon]]. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from [[Northwest Nazarene University]] in [[Nampa, Idaho]], in 2003.<ref name="Ater Wynne">{{cite web|title=Shemia Fagan|url=http://www.aterwynne.com/page/attorneys/shemia-fagan|work=Attorneys|publisher=Ater Wynne|accessdate=20 December 2013}}</ref> She then started law school at [[Willamette University College of Law]] in [[Salem, Oregon]], before earning her [[Juris Doctor|JD]] from [[Lewis & Clark Law School]] in 2009.<ref name="Ater Wynne"/> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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After graduating from law school, Fagan became an associate at the [[Ater Wynne]] law firm in [[Portland, Oregon]].<ref name="Ater Wynne" /> She is an employment law attorney with HKM Employment Attorneys.<ref name="HKM Attorneys">{{cite web | title=Lawyer Shemia Fagan | website=HKM Attorneys | url=https://hkm.com/attorneys/shemia-fagan/ | access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
After graduating from law school, Fagan became an associate at the [[Ater Wynne]] law firm in [[Portland, Oregon]].<ref name="Ater Wynne" /> She is an employment law attorney with HKM Employment Attorneys.<ref name="HKM Attorneys">{{cite web | title=Lawyer Shemia Fagan | website=HKM Attorneys | url=https://hkm.com/attorneys/shemia-fagan/ | access-date=15 March 2019}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2011, Fagan was elected to the [[David Douglas School District|David Dougals School Board]] in eastern Portland, serving for three years before running for 51st District of the [[Oregon House of Representatives]]. During her time within the State House, she served as the chair of the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. Fagan was elected to the 24th District of the [[Oregon State Senate]] during the [[2018 Oregon legislative election|2018 elections]]; she currently chairs the Committee on Housing and Development and serves on the Committee On Healthcare.<ref name="Oregon State Legislature''">{{cite web|title=Shemia Fagan|url=https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/fagan/Pages/committees.aspx|accessdate=|work=Senator Shemia Fagan|publisher=Oregon State Legislature}}</ref> |
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===Elections=== |
===Elections=== |
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Shemia Fagan | |
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Member of the Oregon Senate from the 24th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Rod Monroe |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Sheehan |
Succeeded by | Janelle Bynum |
Personal details | |
Born | Dufur, Oregon, U.S. | September 20, 1981
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Northwest Nazarene University (BA) Lewis and Clark College (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Shemia Fagan (born September 20, 1981 in Dufur, Oregon)[1] is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate, representing Senate District 24 starting in 2019. She represented House District 51 from 2013 to 2017.[2] Fagan secured the Democratic nomination for Oregon Secretary of State in a close three-way race[3] and is the current contender against Republican nominee Kim Thatcher.
Early life and education
Fagan was born in Dufur, Oregon. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, in 2003.[4] She then started law school at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon, before earning her JD from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2009.[4]
Career
After graduating from law school, Fagan became an associate at the Ater Wynne law firm in Portland, Oregon.[4] She is an employment law attorney with HKM Employment Attorneys.[5]
In 2011, Fagan was elected to the David Dougals School Board in eastern Portland, serving for three years before running for 51st District of the Oregon House of Representatives. During her time within the State House, she served as the chair of the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness. Fagan was elected to the 24th District of the Oregon State Senate during the 2018 elections; she currently chairs the Committee on Housing and Development and serves on the Committee On Healthcare.[6]
Elections
- 2012: Challenging incumbent Republican Representative Patrick Sheehan for the District 51 seat, Fagan was unopposed for the May 15, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 2,765 votes,[7] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 12,584 votes (52.8%) against Representative Sheehan.[8]
- 2014: Fagan won re-election to the House, defeating Republican Jodi Bailey with 52 percent of the vote.[9] In 2016, she declined to run for re-election, citing "business and family reasons."[10]
- 2018: Fagan won the Democratic primary for state Senate after challenging incumbent Rod Monroe in a race dominated by housing issues.[11] Fagan won the three-way race with 62 percent of the vote,[12] and went on to an unopposed victory in the November general election.[13]
- 2020: Fagan won the Democratic primary for Secretary of State in a tough three way race.
Electoral history
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Shemia Fagan | 2,765 | 98.18% | |
Misc. | 51 | 1.81% | ||
Total votes | 2,816 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | ||
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Democratic | Shemia Fagan | 12,584 | 52.8% | N/A | ||
Republican | Patrick Sheehan (Incumbent) | 11,199 | 47.2% | N/A | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
2014
2018
2020
References
- ^ "Shemia Fagan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "Representative Shemia Fagan". Salem, Oregon: Oregon Legislative Assembly. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "Shemia Fagan wins Democratic primary for Oregon secretary of state, Mark Hass finishes second: Election results". Salem, Oregon: The Oregonian. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Shemia Fagan". Attorneys. Ater Wynne. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Lawyer Shemia Fagan". HKM Attorneys. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Shemia Fagan". Senator Shemia Fagan. Oregon State Legislature.
- ^ "May 15, 2012, Primary Election Abstracts of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 21. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "November 6, 2012, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "Official results Nov. 4, 2014 General Election" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 19. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ^ https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/03/08/rep-shemia-fagan-wont-seek-re-election-will-try-to-annoint-successor/
- ^ https://www.wweek.com/news/2018/05/15/former-rep-shemia-fagan-has-enormous-lead-on-state-sen-rod-monroe-in-early-returns/
- ^ https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/May-2018-results.pdf
- ^ https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-2018-official-results.pdf
- ^ "May 15, 2012, Primary Election Abstracts of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 21. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "November 6, 2012, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. p. 20. Retrieved December 18, 2013.