John Dallum

John H. Dallum is a former politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives for District 59, which covers The Dalles, Madras and John Day. Dallum, a Republican, was appointed to the legislature in June 2004 to the seat vacated by fellow Republican John Mabrey, who had resigned after being indicted for theft.[1]

He was subsequently elected twice to the House, defeating Democrats Jack Lorts in 2004 and Jim Gilbertson in 2006. Dallum announced July 16, 2007, that he would resign his seat effective the end of that month. His stated reason was to take a job as a school superintendent in Valier, Montana,[2] a location nearer his grown children. Prior to his career as a politician, Dallum was an educator for 35 years in Oregon and Montana.

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 59th district[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John H. Dallum	14,853	58.2
	Democratic	Jack E. Lorts	10,611	41.6
	Write-in		72	0.3
Total votes			25,536	100%

2006 Oregon State Representative, 59th district[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John H. Dallum	10,733	50.6
	Democratic	Jim Gilbertson	10,453	49.3
	Write-in		32	0.2
Total votes			21,218	100%

References

1. Owen, Wendy (June 9, 2004). "Dallum will step up to House District 59 seat". The Oregonian. p. C6.
2. Har, Janie (July 17, 2007). "Lawmaker leaving for Montana to become school superintendent". The Oregonian. p. B2.
3. "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
4. "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

• Nichols, Rodger (July 16, 2007). "Dallum will not seek re-election". The Dalles Chronicle (Online). Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved 2007-08-21.