Lynn Findley

Not to be confused with Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Lynn Findley
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 30th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2020
Preceded byCliff Bentz
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 60th district
In office
January 25, 2018 – January 6, 2020
Preceded byCliff Bentz
Succeeded byMark Owens
City Manager of Vale
In office
July 1, 2013 – January 25, 2018
Preceded byBrent Barton
Succeeded byAllen Daniels
Malheur County Justice of the Peace
In office
August 29, 2012 – January 7, 2013
Preceded byTerry Thompson
Succeeded byMargie Mahony
Personal details
Born1951 or 1952 (age 72–73)
Vale, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materTreasure Valley Community College
Signature
Websitehttps://lynnfindley.com

Lynn P. Findley (born 1952) is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon State Senate. He represents the 30th district, which covers much of Eastern Oregon.

Biography

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Findley was born in Vale, Oregon, graduating from Vale High School in 1970 and then from Treasure Valley Community College.[1] He worked with the Bureau of Land Management for 32 years, retiring in 2003. He also has served on many planning and development commissions in southeastern Oregon.[2]

In 2012, Findley ran for Malheur County commissioner, losing the Republican primary. He was appointed interim Malheur County Justice of the Peace in August 2012, following the incumbent's death, and served until January 2013, when an elected successor took office.[3][4][5] Findley served as city manager of Vale from July 2013 until January 2018.[6][7][8]

After Representative Cliff Bentz was appointed to the Oregon Senate following Ted Ferrioli's resignation, Findley was unanimously selected by county commissioners in the 60th district to take his seat in the House.[9][10]

Findley was appointed to the Oregon State Senate District 30 on January 6, 2020, following the resignation of Cliff Bentz.[11]

2023 Unexcused absences

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While participating in a Republican-led walkout in May 2023 Findley reached the 10 unexcused absence threshold set by measure 113, disqualifying him from running for reelection after his current term ends.[12] Findley and 4 other Senators filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade in response, arguing that the measure's wording allowed them to serve one additional term before being barred from reelection.[13] On October 24 the Oregon Supreme Court agreed to hear the case with arguments beginning December 14.[14] On February 1, 2024, the Court unanimously ruled against the Republican Senators, confirming Findley's disqualification after his current term ends in January 2025.[15]

Electoral history

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Malheur County Commission Position 2 Republican primary, 2012[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lawrence P. Wilson 1,708 45.7%
Republican Lynn Findley 1,681 45.0%
Republican Brent Hasler 331 8.9%
Write-in 16 0.4%
Total votes 3,736 100.0%
2018 Oregon State Representative, 60th district [17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lynn P Findley 18,194 98.4
Write-in 299 1.6
Total votes 18,493 100%
2020 Oregon State Senator, 30th district [18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lynn P Findley 46,471 66.9
Democratic Carina M Miller 22,921 33.0
Write-in 105 0.2
Total votes 69,497 100%
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References

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  1. ^ Braese, John L. (October 12, 2017). "Vale losing city manager to retirement Vale losing city manager to retirement". Malheur Enterprise. Archived from the original on January 28, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Meyer, Larry (January 21, 2018). "The nominees are in". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Lynn Findley appointed Justice of the Peace for Malheur County". Argus Observer. August 30, 2012. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  4. ^ Lopez, William (November 20, 2012). "Justice of the Peace". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Meyer, Larry (December 23, 2012). "Justice Court operating smoothly, faces challenges". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  6. ^ Meyer, Larry (May 16, 2013). "Vale Picks New City Manager – City Council chooses Lynn Findley". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  7. ^ Meyer, Larry (January 5, 2018). "Bentz rises to Senate position; Retiring Vale city manager to seek representative seat". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  8. ^ "Lynn Findley". Our Land Our Voice. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Meyer, Larry (January 25, 2018). "Group picks Findley for House seat". Argus Observer. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  10. ^ "Former Vale city manager chosen to replace Rep. Bentz". Blue Mountain Eagle. January 25, 2018. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  11. ^ Hammond, Betsy (January 6, 2020). "Rep. Lynn Findley appointed to Oregon Senate". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  12. ^ VanderHart, Dirk; Dake, Lauren (May 18, 2023). "Oregon Republican walkout: 6 more senators are potentially ineligible for reelection". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  13. ^ VanderHart, Dirk (August 29, 2023). "Challenge to anti-walkout law could go straight to Oregon Supreme Court". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  14. ^ VanderHart, Dirk (October 24, 2023). "GOP senators' challenge to walkout penalties lands before Oregon Supreme Court". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Shumway, Julia (1 February 2024). "Oregon Supreme Court bars Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  16. ^ "May 15, 2012 Primary Election" (PDF). Malheur County, Oregon. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  17. ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "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.
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