Bobby Levy | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Barreto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | La Grande, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Portland State University (MBA) Eastern Oregon University (MEd) |
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Bobby Levy is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives.[1]
On December 11, 2020, Levy and 11 other state Republican officials signed a letter requesting Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum join Texas and other states contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election in Texas v. Pennsylvania. Rosenblum announced she had filed in behalf of the defense, and against Texas, the day prior.[2]
Levy was re-elected in 2022 with 82 percent of the vote, defeating Libertarian challenger Jesse Bonifer.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Levy was born in La Grande, Oregon, but has lived most of her life in Umatilla County, Oregon.[4]
Political Positions[edit]
Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Levy signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[5]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bobby Levy | 24,846 | 72.8 | |
| Democratic | Nolan E Bylenga | 9,230 | 27.0 | |
| Write-in | 57 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 34,133 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bobby Levy | 23,274 | 83.7 | |
| Libertarian | Jesse Bonifer | 4,226 | 15.2 | |
| Write-in | 319 | 1.1 | ||
| Total votes | 27,819 | 100% | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Representative Bobby Levy Biography". Archived from the original on 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Riski, Tess (13 December 2020). "A Dozen Oregon Republican Lawmakers Urged the Attorney General to Support Texas Lawsuit Undermining U.S. Election Results". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ Cutler, Andrew (November 9, 2022). "Election 2022: Levy wins reelection to Oregon House of Representatives". The Observer. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "Bobby Levy Announces She's Running for Oregon House District 58". Northeast Oregon Now. December 10, 2019. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
- ^ "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.
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