Janeen Sollman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Riley |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Gallegos |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Sosa |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tony |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S. |
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Janeen A. Sollman is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon State Senate from the 15th district. She previously served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2022.
Career
[edit]Sollman served on board of the Hillsboro School District from 2009 until 2017. In the 2013 election, she defeated Rich Vial, also a future state representative. She served as board chair from 2011 until 2013.[1] Sollman filed to run for the House after incumbent Democrat Joe Gallegos announced his retirement.[2] In the general election, she defeated Republican Dan Mason and Libertarian Kyle Markley, receiving 52% of the vote.[3]
In January 2022, Sollman was appointed to the Oregon State Senate by members of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. She was succeeded in the House by Nathan Sosa.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Sollman and her husband, Tony, have two children.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janeen Sollman | 15,336 | 52.2 | |
| Republican | Dan Mason | 11,473 | 39.1 | |
| Libertarian | Kyle Markley | 2,498 | 8.5 | |
| Write-in | 61 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 29,368 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janeen Sollman | 17,459 | 61.7 | |
| Republican | Dorothy Merritt | 8,630 | 30.5 | |
| Libertarian | Kyle Markley | 2,188 | 7.7 | |
| Write-in | 34 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 28,311 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janeen Sollman | 25,837 | 93.2 | |
| Write-in | 1,892 | 6.8 | ||
| Total votes | 27,729 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janeen Sollman | 28,225 | 55.5 | |
| Republican | Carolina Malmedal | 22,566 | 44.4 | |
| Write-in | 88 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 50,879 | 100% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Janeen Sollman, Rebecca Lantz, Jaime Rodriguez for Hillsboro School Board: Editorial endorsement". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). May 10, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Fuller, Kathy (March 8, 2016). "Gallegos announces he won't seek re-election". Hillsboro Tribune. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Borrud, Hillary (2022-01-15). "Washington County commissioners appoint Democrat Janeen Sollman to vacant state Senate seat". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ "Janeen Sollman's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.