Jami Cate (born 1986/87) is an American Republican politician and farmer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She currently represents the 11th district, which covers parts of Linn County and Marion County, including the cities of Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Jefferson.
Jami Cate | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sherrie Sprenger |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| Preceded by | Marty Wilde |
| Succeeded by | Ed Diehl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 or 1987 (age 37–38) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Oregon State University |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
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First elected to the legislature in 2020, she previously represented the 17th district, and assumed office in January 2021.
Early life and education
editCate is a fifth-generation Linn County farmer, and grew up on a multi-generation farm family north of Lebanon, Oregon. She received her bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in Crop and Soil Science.[1][2]
Career
editIn 2020, after incumbent Sherrie Springer stepped down to run for the Linn County commission, Cate announced her candidacy for the Oregon House of Representatives' 17th district. She won the crowded Republican primary with 26.6% of the vote, or 2,903 votes, defeating Scott Sword by just 34 votes.[3][4] She went on to win the November general election against Democratic candidate Paige Hook.[5]
In 2022, following redistricting, Cate was drawn into the 11th District, where she ran for re-election and defeated Mary Cooke in the November general election.[6][7][8]
Political Positions
editFollowing the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Cate signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[9]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jami Cate | 26,398 | 69.2 | |
| Democratic | Paige Hook | 10,988 | 28.8 | |
| Pacific Green | Timothy L Dehne | 693 | 1.8 | |
| Write-in | 60 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 38,139 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jami Cate | 24,892 | 74.5 | |
| Democratic | Mary K Cooke | 8,458 | 25.3 | |
| Write-in | 60 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 33,410 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ Swanson, Scott. "Rep. Cate reflects on first term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Representative Jami Cate Biography". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Cate wins GOP primary as Sword concedes race". The New Era. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Martini, Pete. "Oregon primary: Cate leads crowded Republican field for House District 17". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Gehrett, Les (November 4, 2020). "Cate dominates House District 17 race". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "November 2022 Oregon elected officials results". KEZI 9 News. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Era, The New. "Rep. Jamie Cate to run for re-election in District 11". The New Era. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Swanson, Scott. "Cate enters her second term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
- ^ "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.
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