Betsy Johnson (Oregon politician)
| Betsy Johnson | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 16th district |
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Assumed office 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Joan Dukes |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
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In office 2001–2005 |
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| Preceded by | Jackie Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Brad Witt |
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January 12, 1951 Bend, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Scappoose, Oregon |
| Alma mater |
Carleton College Lewis & Clark Law School |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson (born January 12, 1951) is an American politician in the state of Oregon. A Democrat, she is serving her third term in the Oregon State Senate representing the 16th Senate District, which includes the cities of Tillamook, Astoria, St. Helens, and Seaside. Johnson previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives.
She began serving in the Senate in January 2005, initially being appointed to succeed Joan Dukes, who had vacated the seat to take another position. She was elected to the seat the following year.
Johnson's father, Sam Johnson, served several terms in the Oregon House in the 1960s and 1970s.
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