Virgle Osborne

Virgle J. Osborne
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Christine Goodwin
Personal details
Born	Roseburg, Oregon, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Toni Osborne
Residence(s)	Lookingglass, Oregon, U.S.[1]
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Virgle J. Osborne is an American Republican politician currently serving the 2nd district in the Oregon House of Representatives. The district includes Roseburg, Sutherlin, Glide, Myrtle Creek and others. He was elected to this position on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 election against Democratic opponent Rainey S. Lambert and Constitution opponent Edward Remfroe.

Early life and business career

Osborne was born in Roseburg, Oregon and raised in Winston, Oregon.[2] After attending Umpqua Community College, he moved to Santa Cruz, California to pursue a career in sales, though he returned to Oregon in 1995.[2] That year, he founded Twin Peaks Off Road, an off-roading vehicle business.[2]

Osborne served in management in the Roseburg Lumber Company, management in a Carquest dealership, holding the position of West Coast Sales Manager with Franklin International Adhesives, and then becoming a senior account manager with FCC Commercial Furniture[3] He also founded Champagne Creek Ranch, a nonprofit organization.[4]

Political career

Osborne served on the Winston Planning Commission. He then served as the Douglas County Planning Commission chairman until he announced his Oregon House of Representatives candidacy in June 2021.[1] In the 2022 election, Osborne won a seat representing the 2nd district, defeating Democratic nominee Kevin Bell with 70 percent of the vote.[5]

Committees

He serves on three committees in the legislature:[6]

• House Committee On Economic Development
• House Committee On Business and Labor
• House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment

Political Positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Osborne signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[7]

Electoral history

2022 Oregon State Representative, 2nd district[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Virgle J Osborne	23,500	70.1
	Democratic	Kevin Bell	9,123	27.2
	Constitution	Edward Renfroe	841	2.5
	Write-in		78	0.2
Total votes			33,542	100%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 2nd district[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Virgle J Osborne	26,774	71.2
	Democratic	August Warren	10,736	28.5
	Write-in		111	0.3
Total votes			37,621	100%

References

1. Temple, Sam (August 16, 2022). "Douglas County candidates battle for Oregon's House District 2". The News-Review. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
2. Cegavske, Carisa (June 23, 2021). "Virgle Osborne to run against Rep. Gary Leif in May primary". The News-Review. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
5. "November 2022 Oregon elected officials results". KEZI. November 8, 2022. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
6. Brink, Donovan (January 19, 2023). "Osborne ready for challenges facing 82nd Oregon Legislature". The News-Review. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
7. "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
8. "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.
9. "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

Oregon House of Representatives
Preceded by Christine Goodwin	Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district 2023–	Succeeded by Incumbent

External links

• Legislative website