Bob Tiernan

Bob Tiernan
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
1993–1997
Preceded by Randy Miller
Succeeded by Richard Devlin
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Susan
Residence Lake Oswego, Oregon
Occupation businessman, attorney

Bob Tiernan is an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing Oregon's 24th district, which included most of Lake Oswego and portions of southwestern Portland. He is a Republican, and served as chair of the state party from 2009 to 2011.

Education

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, a law degree from the University of Puget Sound, and an Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University.[1]

Career

In 1992, he was elected to the Oregon House and served 2 two-year terms. In 1996, he lost to his 1994 opponent, Richard Devlin.[2] In 2002, he ran for the Oregon State Senate to represent the 19th senate district, again facing Devlin, narrowly losing by a margin of 47% to 50%.[3]

He served as chief petitioners on several successful statewide ballot measures, including Measure 11 (mandatory minimum sentences), Measure 8 (pension reform), and Measure 17 (prison labor), all in 1994.[4]

In January 2009, he was elected as chair of the Oregon Republican Party and served until 2011, when he was succeeded by Allen Alley.[5]

Personal life

Tiernan and his wife Susan live in Lake Oswego. They have two adult children, and one teenager.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bob Tiernan". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
  2. Duin, Steve (1996-11-07). "Voters say "boo" to Bob". The Oregonian.
  3. "How Oregon voted". The Oregonian. 2002-11-10.
  4. Oregon Republican Party profile
  5. http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/allen_alley_glides_into_oregon.html Retrieved January 22, 2011


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