Joanne Verger (July 19, 1930 – September 22, 2023) was an American politician. An Oregon Democrat, she was the first female mayor of Coos Bay, the largest city on the Oregon Coast, serving four terms.[2] She served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004,[3][4][5] and was elected to the Oregon State Senate in 2004. She was reelected in 2008 with no major party opponent in either the primary or general election.[6]
In October 2011, Verger announced that she would not run for reelection to the Senate.[7]
Verger was co-owner of an automobile dealership, and has worked extensively in advertising and marketing.[2]
Verger was a graduate of Amite High School (Louisiana), Northwestern State University, and Louisiana State University.[8]
Verger died on September 22, 2023, at the age of 93.[9][10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joanne Verger | 30,460 | 50.6 | |
| Republican | Al Pearn | 29,599 | 49.2 | |
| Write-in | 136 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 60,195 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joanne Verger | 40,012 | 96.8 | |
| Write-in | 1,337 | 3.2 | ||
| Total votes | 41,349 | 100% | ||
See also
- Seventy-third Oregon Legislative Assembly (2005–2007)
- Seventy-fourth Oregon Legislative Assembly (2007–2009)
- Seventy-fifth Oregon Legislative Assembly (2009–2011)
References
- ^ Hockema, C., "Mister Independent" Archived May 15, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, The World, February 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Senator Joanne Verger Legislative Website". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "2001 Regular Session State Government Legislators and Staff". Oregon State Archives. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "2002 Special Sessions State Government Legislators and Staff". Oregon State Archives. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "2003 Regular Session State Government Legislators and Staff". Oregon State Archives. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election, Election Results". Lincoln County Clerk. Archived from the original on September 21, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "Verger announces she will not run for reelection to Senate". Senate Democratic Leadership Fund. October 19, 2011. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "Senator Joanne Verger, District 5, Central Oregon Coast". Senate Democratic Leadership Fund. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "Joanne R. Verger". Coos Bay Chapel. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Community in mourning over the loss of beloved leader". The Coos Bay World. October 4, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". 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.
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