Betsy Close
| Betsy Close | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 8th district |
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In office October 26, 2012 – January 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Morse |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 36th (through 2002), then 15th district |
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In office 1999–2004 |
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| Preceded by | Carolyn Oakley (before redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Andy Olson (after redistricting) |
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4 May 1950 Shelton, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | Senate website |
Betsy L. Close (born May 4, 1950) is a Republican politician currently serving in the Oregon State Senate. Close was sworn into office in October 2012, replacing Frank Morse, who retired before his term ended. Prior to serving as Senator, Close served four terms as state representative and taught in Albany, Oregon, and Washington state.
In October 2013 she announced she would run for a full term. In the November 2014 election, Close was defeated by Democrat Sara Gelser.
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