Suzanne Weber

Suzanne Weber is an American politician serving as the senator from Oregon's 16th Senate district. Weber won in the general election on November 8, 2022. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. She is a Republican. Oregon senators serve four year terms.

Suzanne Weber
Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Rachel Armitage
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 32nd district
In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Tiffiny Mitchell
Succeeded by	Cyrus Javadi
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Residence	Tillamook, Oregon
Signature
Website	https://weberfororegon.com

Mayor of Tillamook

Weber moved to Tillamook in 1970. She taught elementary education for 30 years. She was elected to the Tillmook City Council and appointed mayor of Tillamook.^[1]

Oregon House of Representatives

In November 2020, Weber won the seat for Oregon's 32nd House district after incumbent Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell decided not to run for re-election.^[2] She defeated Democrat Debbie Boothe-Schmidt in the 2020 election, winning 54.1% to 45.7% with 0.2% of the vote being for write-in candidates.^[3]

Oregon Senate

In November 2022, Weber beat Democratic newcomer Melissa Busch to replace former Democratic Senator Betsy Johnson, who resigned to run for governor.^[4]

2023 GOP Walkout

In May 2023, Senator Weber joined other republican senators in protest against House Bill 2002, which aimed to protect reproductive rights and gender affirming care.^[5] The walkout paralyzed the state government by denying the legislature a quorum, resulting in gridlock.^[6]

On May 18 Weber reached the 10 unexcused absence threshold set by measure 113, disqualifying her from running for reelection after her current term ends.^[7] Weber and 4 other Senators filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade in response, arguing that the measure's wording allowed them to serve one additional term before being barred from reelection.^[8] On October 24 the Oregon Supreme Court agreed to hear the case with arguments beginning December 14.^[9] On February 1, 2024, the Court unanimously ruled against the Republican Senators, confirming Weber's disqualification after her current term ends in January 2027.^[10]

Political positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Weber signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.^[11]

Electoral history

2022 Oregon Senate 16th district election^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Suzanne Weber	41,144	56.5
	Democratic	Melissa Busch	31,585	43.4
	Write-in		74	0.10
Total votes			72,803	100.0

2022 Oregon Senate 16th district Republican primary ^[13]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Suzanne Weber	11,744	98.5
	Republican	Write-in	176	1.4
Total votes			11,920	100.0

2020 Oregon House of Representatives 32nd district election^[14]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Suzanne Weber	21,941	54.1
	Democratic	Debbie Boothe-Schmidt	18,520	45.7
	Write-in		81	0.2
Total votes			40,542	100.0

2020 Oregon House of Representatives 32nd district Republican primary ^[15]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Suzanne Weber	5,980	79.9
	Republican	Vineeta Lower	1,466	19.6
	Republican	Write-in	36	0.5
Total votes			7,482	100.0

References

1. Weber, Suzanne. "Suzanne Weber for State Senator". Weber for Oregon. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
2. Stratton, Edward. "Tiffiny Mitchell won't seek reelection". Seaside Signal. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
3. Hundley, Chas, Pearson, Daniel (November 4, 2020). "Suzanne Weber wins House District 32 race". The Banks Post.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
4. Sickinger, Ted (November 8, 2022). "Republican Suzanne Weber wins Washington County's Senate District 16". The Oregonian. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
5. Chappell, Will (May 29, 2023). "Weber talks walk out". Tillamook Headlight Herald. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
6. Nicholson, Rebecca (May 20, 2023). "Oregon's Senate in Turmoil Amid GOP Walkout". Newsweek. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
7. VanderHart, Dirk; Dake, Lauren (May 18, 2023). "Oregon Republican walkout: 6 more senators are potentially ineligible for reelection". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
8. VanderHart, Dirk (August 29, 2023). "Challenge to anti-walkout law could go straight to Oregon Supreme Court". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
9. VanderHart, Dirk (October 24, 2023). "GOP senators' challenge to walkout penalties lands before Oregon Supreme Court". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
10. Shumway, Julia (February 1, 2024). "Oregon Supreme Court bars Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
11. "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
12. "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
13. "May 17, 2022, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. p. 33. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
14. "November 8, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
15. "May 17, 2022, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. p. 33. Retrieved September 16, 2023.