Brian L. Clem (born 1972) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 21st district (largely from 2007 to 2021.

Brian Clem
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
January 8, 2007 – December 8, 2021
Preceded byBilly Dalto
Succeeded byChris Hoy
Personal details
Born1972 (age 51–52)
Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Salem, Oregon, U.S.
EducationOregon State University

Career edit

Claim was first elected to the House 2006, defeating incumbent Republican Billy Dalto. On July 6, 2009, Clem told the Oregonian newspaper that he was considering a run for governor of Oregon in 2010. However, he did not enter the race.[1] In late-October 2021, he resigned from the legislature, stating he was going to take care of his mother who has Alzheimer's disease.[2][3]

Electoral history edit

2006 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian L. Clem 9,598 61.0
Republican Billy Dalto 6,025 38.3
Write-in 101 0.6
Total votes 15,724 100%
2008 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 14,786 95.7
Write-in 660 4.3
Total votes 15,446 100%
2010 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 9,028 57.9
Republican Marvin Sannes 6,494 41.7
Write-in 59 0.4
Total votes 15,581 100%
2012 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 11,542 59.0
Republican Dan Farrington 7,227 36.9
Independent Marvin Sannes 758 3.9
Write-in 51 0.3
Total votes 19,578 100%
2014 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 10,527 63.7
Republican Beverly J Wright 5,865 35.5
Write-in 121 0.7
Total votes 16,513 100%
2016 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 12,313 55.5
Republican Doug Rodgers 8,338 37.6
Independent Alvin M Klausen Jr 1,420 6.4
Write-in 106 0.5
Total votes 22,177 100%
2018 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 13,440 63.5
Republican Jack Esp 7,632 36.1
Write-in 92 0.4
Total votes 21,164 100%
2020 Oregon State Representative, 21st district [11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian Clem 16,433 60.6
Republican Jack Esp 10,610 39.1
Write-in 84 0.3
Total votes 27,127 100%

References edit

  1. ^ Clem, with his $500K, ponders race for governor Archived 2009-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, Oregonian
  2. ^ Radnovich, Connor (November 3, 2021). "Salem Representative Brian Clem resigns from Oregon Legislature". Statesman Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  3. ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (October 30, 2021). "Rep. Brian Clem, One of the Longest Serving House Democrats, Resigns". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "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.