American politician
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 .
First elected to the legislature in 2020 , she previously represented the 17th district , and assumed office in January 2021.
Early life and education
Cate 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
In 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
Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass , Cate signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott 's decision in the conflict.[ 9]
Electoral history
References
^ 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 .