Paul Holvey

Paul Holvey
Paul Holvey
Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Tobias Read
Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
	Acting
	In office; January 16, 2022 – February 1, 2022
Preceded by	Tina Kotek
Succeeded by	Dan Rayfield
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives; from the 8th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 2004
Preceded by	Floyd Prozanski
Personal details
Born	January 11, 1954 (age 70); Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Lane Community College; Central Washington University; University of Oregon
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Paul Richard Holvey (born January 11, 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 8 since his appointment in January 2004, and serves as the Speaker pro tempore.

Early career and education

Holvey began his career as an apprentice in the carpentry industry, which led him into later becoming a journeyman in the carpenters union. As a carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent, Holvey has worked in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska.^[1] Holvey attended Lane Community College and Central Washington University, and received a certificate^[1] from the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center.^[1]

Oregon House

Holvey was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in January 2004, to replace Floyd Prozanski, who had resigned to accept an appointment to a seat in the state Senate.^[2] He was elected to the seat in November 2004.^[1]

On October 3, 2023, Holvey faced a recall election; the effort was spearheaded by a local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers union and was defeated by a large margin.^[3]

On February 29, 2024, Holvey announced his retirement after 20 years representing the 8th district.^[4]

Family

Holvey and his wife Terrie reside in south Eugene along with their three Yorkshire Terriers. He also has a son, Justin, and daughter in-law, Carla.^[1]

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[5]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R. Holvey	22,595	71.3
	Republican	Bill Young	8,999	28.4
	Write-in		75	0.2
Total votes			31,669	100%

2006 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[6]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R. Holvey	18,481	77.0
	Republican	Andrew Hill	5,460	22.7
	Write-in		63	0.3
Total votes			24,004	100%

2008 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[7]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	23,366	98.0
	Write-in		483	2.0
Total votes			23,849	100%

2010 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[8]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	17,715	72.8
	Republican	Simone Gordon	6,581	27.0
	Write-in		51	0.2
Total votes			24,347	100%

2012 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[9]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	21,681	70.6
	Republican	Aaron Baker	8,014	26.1
	Constitution	Lucian Blansett	946	3.1
	Write-in		54	0.2
Total votes			30,695	100%

2014 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	19,202	96.6
	Write-in		674	3.4
Total votes			19,876	100%

2016 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[11]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	24,300	69.3
	Republican	Mary M Tucker	9,244	26.4
	Libertarian	Martha Sherwood	1,434	4.1
	Write-in		80	0.2
Total votes			35,058	100%

2018 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	25,835	79.8
	Libertarian	Martha Sherwood	6,310	19.5
	Write-in		210	0.6
Total votes			32,355	100%

2020 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[13]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	27,886	67.7
	Republican	Timothy W Aldal	11,993	29.1
	Libertarian	Martha A Sherwood	1,239	3.0
	Write-in		76	0.2
Total votes			41,194	100%

2022 Oregon State Representative, 8th district^[14]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Paul R Holvey	24,696	84.7
	Republican	Michael F Moore	4,376	15.0
	Write-in		75	0.3
Total votes			29,147	100%

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Biography, Representative Paul Holvey". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
^ Har, Janie (January 20, 2004). "Labor organizer gets House seat". The Oregonian. p. B5.
^ VanderHart, Dirk (October 4, 2023). "Eugene voters reject recall against state Rep. Paul Holvey in resounding fashion". opb. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
^ Shumway, Julia (February 29, 2024). "Longtime Oregon state Rep. Paul Holvey retiring, Democrat Doyle Canning running". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
^ "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.

External links

Campaign website
Legislative website
Project Vote Smart - Representative Paul R. Holvey (OR) profile
Follow the Money - Paul R Holvey
- 2006 2004 campaign contributions

Oregon House of Representatives
Preceded by Tobias Read	Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives 2017–present	Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Tina Kotek	Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives Acting 2022	Succeeded by Dan Rayfield

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[paul-1] "Biography, Representative Paul Holvey". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2013.

[oreg-2004jan20-2] Har, Janie (January 20, 2004). "Labor organizer gets House seat". The Oregonian. p. B5.

[3] VanderHart, Dirk (October 4, 2023). "Eugene voters reject recall against state Rep. Paul Holvey in resounding fashion". opb. Retrieved 2023-11-13.

[4] Shumway, Julia (February 29, 2024). "Longtime Oregon state Rep. Paul Holvey retiring, Democrat Doyle Canning running". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved April 14, 2024.

[5] "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[6] "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[7] "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[8] "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[9] "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[10] "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[11] "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[12] "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[13] "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.

[14] "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.

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