Boomer Wright
Boomer Wright | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Caddy McKeown |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | Kelli and Byron (with first wife Andrea) Eric and Dallas (with second wife Susan) |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Education |
| Alma mater | Western Oregon University |
| Profession | Retired teacher |
| Signature | |
Gerald "Boomer" Wright is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives.[1] He represents Oregon's 9th House district, which covers portions of Coos, Douglas, and Lane Counties on the southern Oregon Coast.
Biography
Wright grew up in Lorane, Oregon after moving there from California at 10. He went to Crow High School and Western Oregon University and got a Bachelor's Degree in Education there in 1972. Boomer worked at Siuslaw Middle School, Rhododendron Elementary, and Siuslaw Primary. He also became superintendent of Mapleton School District. He retired in 2002. Wright had 4 children, 2 with his first wife and 2 with his second. His first wife, Andrea died in 1991 due to a brain tumor.[2]
Wright first won office in 2020 after the retirement of Caddy McKeown from the Oregon House of Representatives.
In January 2026, Wright announced his retirement from the legislature at the end of his term ending on December 31, 2026. He endorsed Oregon House Republican's legislative director, Claire Lynn, for his seat.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 21,724 | 57.5 | |
| Democratic | Cal Mukumoto | 15,988 | 42.3 | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 37,756 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 20,686 | 60.1 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Rust | 13,705 | 39.8 | |
| Write-in | 45 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 34,436 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Boomer Wright | 23,115 | 61.8 | |
| Democratic | William (Mrk) Mrkvicka | 14,196 | 38.0 | |
| Write-in | 86 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 37,397 | 100% | ||
External links
References
- ^ "Representative Boomer Wright Biography". Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
- ^ "About Boomer Wright — Boomer Wright for State Representative". Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Coastal Oregon Republican Boomer Wright will retire • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.