Paul Holvey

Paul Holvey
Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office
January 9, 2017 – January 13, 2025
Preceded byTobias Read
Succeeded byDavid Gomberg
Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
Acting
In office
January 16, 2022 – February 1, 2022
Preceded byTina Kotek
Succeeded byDan Rayfield
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 8th district
In office
2004 – January 13, 2025
Preceded byFloyd Prozanski
Succeeded byLisa Fragala
Personal details
Born (1954-01-11) January 11, 1954 (age 71)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationLane Community College
Central Washington University
University of Oregon
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Paul Richard Holvey (born January 11, 1954) is an American politician who represented District 8 of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2004 until 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Speaker pro tempore of the house from 2017 until his retirement in 2025.

Early career and education

Holvey began his career as an apprentice in the carpentry industry, which led him into later becoming a journeyman in the carpenters union. As a carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent, Holvey has worked in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska.[1] Holvey attended Lane Community College and Central Washington University, and received a certificate[1] from the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center.[1]

Oregon House

Holvey was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in January 2004, to replace Floyd Prozanski, who had resigned to accept an appointment to a seat in the state Senate.[2] He was elected to the seat in November 2004.[1]

On October 3, 2023, Holvey faced a recall election; the effort was spearheaded by a local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers union and was defeated by a large margin.[3]

On February 29, 2024, Holvey announced his retirement after 20 years representing the 8th district.[4]

Family

Holvey and his wife Terrie reside in south Eugene along with their three Yorkshire Terriers. He also has a son, Justin, and daughter in-law, Carla.[1]

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R. Holvey 22,595 71.3
Republican Bill Young 8,999 28.4
Write-in 75 0.2
Total votes 31,669 100%
2006 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R. Holvey 18,481 77.0
Republican Andrew Hill 5,460 22.7
Write-in 63 0.3
Total votes 24,004 100%
2008 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 23,366 98.0
Write-in 483 2.0
Total votes 23,849 100%
2010 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 17,715 72.8
Republican Simone Gordon 6,581 27.0
Write-in 51 0.2
Total votes 24,347 100%
2012 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 21,681 70.6
Republican Aaron Baker 8,014 26.1
Constitution Lucian Blansett 946 3.1
Write-in 54 0.2
Total votes 30,695 100%
2014 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 19,202 96.6
Write-in 674 3.4
Total votes 19,876 100%
2016 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 24,300 69.3
Republican Mary M Tucker 9,244 26.4
Libertarian Martha Sherwood 1,434 4.1
Write-in 80 0.2
Total votes 35,058 100%
2018 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 25,835 79.8
Libertarian Martha Sherwood 6,310 19.5
Write-in 210 0.6
Total votes 32,355 100%
2020 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 27,886 67.7
Republican Timothy W Aldal 11,993 29.1
Libertarian Martha A Sherwood 1,239 3.0
Write-in 76 0.2
Total votes 41,194 100%
2022 Oregon State Representative, 8th district[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul R Holvey 24,696 84.7
Republican Michael F Moore 4,376 15.0
Write-in 75 0.3
Total votes 29,147 100%

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Biography, Representative Paul Holvey". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  2. ^ Har, Janie (January 20, 2004). "Labor organizer gets House seat". The Oregonian. p. B5.
  3. ^ VanderHart, Dirk (October 4, 2023). "Eugene voters reject recall against state Rep. Paul Holvey in resounding fashion". opb. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  4. ^ Shumway, Julia (February 29, 2024). "Longtime Oregon state Rep. Paul Holvey retiring, Democrat Doyle Canning running". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
Oregon House of Representatives
Preceded by Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives
2017–present 		Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
Acting
2022 		Succeeded by