Rachel Armitage (politician)

Rachel Armitage
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 14, 2022 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byBetsy Johnson
Succeeded bySuzanne Weber
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Warren, Oregon, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Oregon

Rachel Armitage (née Gowland) is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon State Senate from the 16th district. She was appointed to the position on January 14, 2022 and did not run for reelection in the 2022 election.[1][2] She left office on January 9, 2023.[3]

Early life and education

Armitage graduated from the University of Oregon in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in geography.[4]

Career

Earlier in her career, Armitage served as a staffer for members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. She works at Reed College, where she is also studying towards a master's degree.[2][5] Armitage also serves as a member of the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government.[6]

Personal life

Armitage lives in Warren, Oregon with her husband and step-daughter.[7]

References

  1. ^ Meyers, Ethan (November 8, 2022). "Weber holds advantage for state Senate". The Astorian. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Del Savio, Anna. "Rachel Armitage appointed to represent Oregon Senate District 16". The Bulletin. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Botkin, Ben; Shumway, Julia (January 9, 2023). "A new leadership era starts in the Legislature". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "UO Alumni in office". Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Borrud, Hillary (January 15, 2022). "County commissioners appoint Democrat Rachel Armitage to northwest Oregon Senate seat". Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  6. ^ "Rachel Armitage Appointed to Oregon Senate to Fill Seat Vacated by Besty Johnson; Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner Welcomes Newest Coastal Member to Caucus". Tillamook County Pioneer. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "Senate District 16 PCPS nominate three women to finish Betsy Johnson's term". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.


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