Betty Komp

Betty E. Komp (born 1949) is a Democratic former member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 22 from 2004 to 2017.

Betty Komp
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office 2005 – January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Cliff Zauner
Succeeded by	Teresa Alonso Leon
Personal details
Born	1949 (age 75–76) Silverton, Oregon
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Woodburn, Oregon
Alma mater	Western Oregon University
Profession	educator

Komp in January 2016

Early life

Komp has previously worked as a farm hand, youth minister, teacher, and assistant principal.^[1]

Despite being a single mom, Komp returned to college and earned her BS and MS in education from Western Oregon University.^[1]

Personal life

Komp has four daughters and six grandchildren.^[1]

Career

Betty Komp was formerly a member of the Oregon House of Representatives and served as Speaker Pro Tempore.

Political positions

• Made budget decisions as Chair of the Mt. Angel School Board
• Keep well-paying jobs
• stable funding for schools
• make sure tax dollars are spent wisely^[1]

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty E. Komp	8,691	55.4
	Republican	Al Shannon	6,941	44.2
	Write-in		64	0.4
Total votes			15,696	100%

2006 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty Komp	5,830	51.5
	Republican	Carl Wieneke	5,090	45.0
	Constitution	Michael Marsh	381	3.4
	Write-in		22	0.2
Total votes			11,323	100%

2008 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty Komp	9,753	67.4
	Republican	Tom M Chereck, Jr	4,656	32.2
	Write-in		69	0.5
Total votes			14,478	100%

2010 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty Komp	6,083	52.5
	Republican	Kathy LeCompte	5,460	47.1
	Write-in		41	0.4
Total votes			11,584	100%

2012 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty Komp	7,524	53.5
	Republican	Kathy LeCompte	6,478	46.1
	Write-in		62	0.4
Total votes			14,064	100%

2014 Oregon State Representative, 22nd district^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Betty Komp	6,523	52.5
	Republican	Matt Geiger	5,329	42.9
	Libertarian	Thad Marney	281	2.3
	Constitution	Michael P Marsh	252	2.0
	Write-in		50	0.4
Total votes			12,435	100%