Nancy Louise Nathanson (born September 29, 1951 in Dallas, Texas[1]) is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing the 13th district. Nathanson attended Northwestern University, and later the University of Oregon where she received a Bachelor of Science in urban geography.[1]
Nancy Nathanson | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ackerman |
| Member of Eugene City Council from the 8th Ward | |
| In office 1993–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Rutan |
| Succeeded by | Chris Pryor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1951 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Steve Robinson |
| Residence(s) | Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University University of Oregon (BS) |
| Profession | Supervisor |
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Political career
editEugene City Council
editIn 1992, Nathanson was elected to the Eugene City Council, succeeding Roger Rutan in Ward 8.[2] During her time on the council, Nathanson received multiple awards including; the "Outstanding Elected Official Award," presented by the Lane Council of Governments in 2001; the "James C. Richards Memorial Award," presented by the League of Oregon Cities in 2004; and the "West Eugene Wetlands Award," presented by the Wetland Executive Team in 2005.[3][self-published source] Nathanson ran for Mayor of Eugene in 2004,[4] but lost in the primary election to her opponent, and former mayor Kitty Piercy.[5]
Oregon House of Representatives
editIn 2006, Nathanson was elected to her first term in the Oregon House of Representatives, defeating the Republican candidate Monica Johnson.[6] According to The Oregonian, Nathanson votes with Democrats 98.68% of the time, and misses votes 0.66% of the time.[7]
Endorsements
editAccording to Nathanson, she is endorsed by multiple organizations including the Oregon AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood, the Amalgamated Transit Union, Basic Rights Oregon, the American Federation of Teachers, the United Transportation Union, and Stand for Children.[3][self-published source]
Committee assignments
edit- Committee on Ways and Means (Vice-Chair)
- Subcommittee On Capital Construction and Info Technology
- Subcommittee On General Government (Co-Chair)
- Subcommittee On Public Safety
Personal
editNathanson resides in Eugene, Oregon, with her husband Steve Robinson.[3][self-published source] Nathanson moved to Eugene in 1973.[3][self-published source] She attended Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas. She was also a tap dance instructor in Eugene for several years.[3][self-published source][8][9][10]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 17,505 | 72.3 | |
| Republican | Monica Johnson | 6,622 | 27.4 | |
| Write-in | 73 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 24,200 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 22,899 | 97.4 | |
| Write-in | 618 | 2.6 | ||
| Total votes | 23,517 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 15,967 | 64.8 | |
| Republican | Bill Young | 7,890 | 32.0 | |
| Pacific Green | Mark Callahan | 749 | 3.0 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 24,646 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 19,110 | 68.7 | |
| Republican | Mark Callahan | 8,651 | 31.1 | |
| Write-in | 56 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 27,817 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 16,854 | 69.2 | |
| Republican | Laura D Cooper | 7,408 | 30.4 | |
| Write-in | 104 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 24,366 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 21,648 | 66.3 | |
| Republican | Laura D Cooper | 9,879 | 30.3 | |
| Libertarian | Christopher Tsekouras | 1,052 | 3.2 | |
| Write-in | 71 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 32,650 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 21,387 | 96.7 | |
| Write-in | 725 | 3.3 | ||
| Total votes | 22,112 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 27,723 | 70.6 | |
| Republican | David J Smith | 11,488 | 29.3 | |
| Write-in | 54 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 39,265 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Nathanson | 23,543 | 65.2 | |
| Republican | Timothy S Sutherland | 12,501 | 34.6 | |
| Write-in | 59 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 36,103 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Representative Nancy Nathanson (OR)". Project Vote Smart. votesmart.org. Archived from the original on September 30, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Shifting city councils". Eugene Register-Guard. November 6, 1992. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "About Nancy". Nancy Nathanson for State Representative. nancynathanson.org. Archived from the original on July 26, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ Parker Howell (May 12, 2004). "Nancy Nathanson supported by big names in mayoral race". Oregon Daily Emerald. dailyemerald.com. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Some Nathanson supporters were waiting for the general election race". Eugene Register-Guard. June 25, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ "November 7, 2006, General Election Abstracts of Votes". State of Oregon. sos.oregon.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Representative Nancy Nathanson". The Oregonian. gov.oregonlive.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Meet the Democrats: Nancy Nathanson". Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Northwest Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Conference 2008". Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ "About Nancy". Archived from the original on July 26, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.