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
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
Sollman and her husband, Tony, have two children. [5]
Electoral history
| 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
- ^ "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.