Bradley Witt (born 1952) is an American Democratic politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives for District 31 from 2005 to 2023, representing most of Columbia and parts of Clatsop and Multnomah counties.
Brad Witt | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 2005–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Betsy Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Brian Stout |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Ware, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Clatskanie, Oregon |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Oregon |
| Occupation | union official |
Witt was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the special election in Oregon's 1st congressional district to replace David Wu, who resigned from Congress before the end of his term due to allegations of sexual misconduct.[1][2] Witt lost in the Democratic primary to state senator Suzanne Bonamici.
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 13,975 | 58.7 | |
| Republican | Mike Kocher | 6,955 | 29.2 | |
| Constitution | Bob Ekström | 2,802 | 11.8 | |
| Write-in | 62 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 23,794 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 20,499 | 96.3 | |
| Write-in | 786 | 3.7 | ||
| Total votes | 21,285 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 13,804 | 57.1 | |
| Republican | Ed DeCoste | 10,300 | 42.6 | |
| Write-in | 91 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 24,195 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 15,650 | 53.2 | |
| Republican | Lew Barnes | 12,262 | 41.7 | |
| Constitution | Ray Biggs | 782 | 2.7 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Miller | 665 | 2.3 | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 29,403 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 13,633 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | Larry C Ericksen | 10,224 | 40.8 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Miller | 1,086 | 4.3 | |
| Write-in | 96 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 25,039 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 25,003 | 80.5 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Miller | 5,812 | 18.7 | |
| Write-in | 252 | 0.8 | ||
| Total votes | 31,067 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 17,491 | 53.9 | |
| Republican | Brian G Stout | 14,870 | 45.8 | |
| Write-in | 73 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 32,434 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Witt | 21,536 | 50.5 | |
| Republican | Brian G Stout | 21,025 | 49.3 | |
| Write-in | 59 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 42,620 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Rep. David Wu announces he will resign after accusations of sexual misconduct". The Oregonian. July 26, 2011. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff (July 7, 2011). "Oregon Rep. Brad Witt joins what may be crowded congressional primary race against David Wu". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.
External links
edit- Oregon State House - Brad Witt official government website
- Campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Bradley 'Brad' Witt (OR) profile
- Follow the Money - Brad Witt
- 2006 campaign contributions
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