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Virgle J. Osborne is an American Republican politician currently serving the 2nd district in the Oregon House of Representatives. The district includes Roseburg, Sutherlin, Glide, Myrtle Creek and others. He was elected to this position on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 election against Democrat opponent Rainey S. Lambert and Constitution opponent Edward Remfroe.
Virgle J. Osborne | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Goodwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roseburg, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Toni Osborne |
| Residence(s) | Lookingglass, Oregon, U.S.[1] |
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Osborne was born in Roseburg, Oregon and raised in Winston, Oregon.[2] After attending Umpqua Community College, he moved to Santa Cruz, California to pursue a career in sales, though he returned to Oregon in 1995.[2] That year, he founded Twin Peaks Off Road, an off-roading vehicle business.[2]
Osborne served in management in the Roseburg Lumber Company, management in a Carquest dealership, holding the position of West Coast Sales Manager with Franklin International Adhesives, and then becoming a senior account manager with FCC Commercial Furniture[3] He also founded Champagne Creek Ranch, a nonprofit organization.[4]
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Osborne served on the Winston Planning Commission. He then served as the Douglas County Planning Commission chairman until he announced his Oregon House of Representatives candidacy in June 2021.[1] In the 2022 election, Osborne won a seat representing the 2nd district, defeating Democratic nominee Kevin Bell with 70 percent of the vote.[5]
Committees
He serves on three committees in the legislature:[6]
- House Committee On Economic Development
- House Committee On Business and Labor
- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Osborne signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[7]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Virgle J Osborne | 23,500 | 70.1 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Bell | 9,123 | 27.2 | |
| Constitution | Edward Renfroe | 841 | 2.5 | |
| Write-in | 78 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 33,542 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Virgle J Osborne | 26,774 | 71.2 | |
| Democratic | August Warren | 10,736 | 28.5 | |
| Write-in | 111 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 37,621 | 100% | ||
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