Frank Morse (Oregon politician)
| Frank Morse | |
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| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
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In office 2003–2012 |
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| Preceded by | Mae Yih (then-District 19) |
| Succeeded by | Betsy Close |
| Constituency | Benton and Linn Counties (District 8) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lebanon, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Linda |
| Residence | Albany, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Oregon State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Frank Morse is a politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Republican, he represented District 8 in the Oregon State Senate from 2003 until 2012. He was first elected in 2002, defeating Democrat Barbara Ross in a high-profile race, and was reelected in 2006 and 2010. In September 2012, Morse resigned his office, stating that it was "time for new energy" in the position.
Frank Morse was born and raised in Lebanon, Oregon. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1961, and went on to earn degrees from Oregon State University and Northwest Christian College. He and his wife, Linda, whom he married in 1965, have lived in Albany since 1972. They have two children and six grandchildren. They have attended First Christian Church for over 30 years. Frank has chaired the church's board and has served as an elder.
Morse has been part of the Morse Bros. family business since 1972, serving in the following positions: Albany Division Manager, Vice President of Operations, Executive Vice President, President, and Chairman. When Morse Bros. merged with MDU Resources Group, Frank continued as President until his retirement in 2000. He moved on to a new business, Environ-Metal Inc., and currently chairs its board.
Morse has also headed the boards of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, Cascade Employers Association, Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, Greater Pacific Bank, Samaritan Albany General Hospital Board, Samaritan Health Services Board, and Northwest Christian College Trustees.
He has also served on the boards of the Albany Boys and Girls Club, the Vern Catt McDowell Corporation, Western Security Bank, OSU Family Business Council, Cockerline Foundation, and Albany Boys and Girls Club Foundation.
Morse was first elected to the Oregon State Senate in 2002, defeating Democrat Barbara Ross, a three-term member of the Oregon House of Representatives who had lost her seat due to the term limits then in effect. It was Morse's first run for political office. The race was one of six that year that were considered likely to affect party control of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, and that attracted hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions. Ross and Morse raised a total of about $500,000, and were noted for eschewing negative advertising for most of the campaign.
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