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Todd Nash

Todd Nash es un político estadounidense que actualmente se desempeña en el Senado del Estado de Oregón . [ 1 ] Miembro del Partido Republicano , representa al distrito 29 , que ...

Todd Nash es un político estadounidense que actualmente se desempeña en el Senado del Estado de Oregón . [ 1 ] Miembro del Partido Republicano , representa al distrito 29 , que abarca la totalidad de los condados de Gilliam , Morrow , Sherman , Umatilla , Union , Wallowa y Wheeler , así como partes de los condados de Clackamas , Jefferson , Marion y Wasco .

Es el primer senador estatal de Oregón que proviene del condado de Wallowa . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]

Primeros años y educación

Nash nació en Sacramento, California , y se mudó a Oregón a una edad temprana. Se graduó de la escuela secundaria Enterprise y asistió al Linn–Benton Community College . [ 4 ] [ 5 ]

Carrera

Nash es el propietario de un pequeño rancho ganadero, que él mismo construyó. [ 5 ]

En 2016, fue elegido miembro de la Comisión del Condado de Wallowa y ocupó ese cargo durante dos mandatos. [ 5 ]

De 2022 a 2023, fue presidente de la Asociación de Ganaderos de Oregón , una asociación comercial y grupo de defensa de la ganadería. [ 6 ] [ 7 ]

Senado del Estado de Oregón

On March 30, 2023, Nash announced his candidacy for Oregon State Senate in district 29 to replace Bill Hansell, who announced his retirement.[8][9] In the Republican primary, Nash faced a former Morrow County Commissioner, the Mayor of Hermiston, Oregon, and the executive secretary of the Young Republicans of Oregon.[10] Nash defeated all three, earning over 50% of the vote.[11] Nash defeated unaffiliated candidate Tania Wildbill in the general election, earning over 80% of the vote.[12]

In the 2025 session, Nash was appointed vice-chair of Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee. He was also appointed to the Human Services Committee and the Housing and Development Committee.[13][14]

Political positions

Nash identifies as pro-life and is endorsed by Oregon Right to Life.[15]

When asked about the rising cost of education and living, Nash acknowledged that costs have risen while wages remained low. He claimed that young people should ensure that they are going out of their way to choose profitable careers and marketable degrees, and that employers should go out of their way to recruit students. Nash said he would be open to supporting certain loan forgiveness programs for students.[16]

In response to the 2023 Senate walkouts, Nash claimed that he thought the senators made the right decision. When asked if he would he would ever participate in a walk-out, he said that he likely would in response to things that "challenge our core ethics, or... challenge the core of our constitutional rights," although it wouldn't be the first resort.[16]

Personal life

Nash married Angie and has four children.[17] He currently resides in Enterprise with his family.[5]

Electoral history

  • Campaign website
  • Legislative website

References

  1. ^Quin, Ethan (January 13, 2025). "Oregon Legislature convenes, new southern Republican lawmakers sworn in". KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  2. ^Murry, Terry (January 14, 2025). "Nash is sworn in as the first senator from Wallowa County". Elkhorn Media Group. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  3. ^"Todd Nash sworn in to Oregon legislature for Senate District 29". The Times-Journal. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. ^"2024 Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler". State Library of Oregon Digital Collections. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  5. ^ abcd"Years in the minority haven't dampened competitive GOP primary for Eastern Oregon seat". opb. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  6. ^"Leadership". Oregon Cattlemen's Association. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  7. ^CRAIG REED (April 15, 2022). "Cattle association backs expansion of smaller beef processors". Baker City Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  8. ^BILL BRADSHAW (March 30, 2023). "Nash announces run for Hansell's Senate seat". Wallowa County Chieftain. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  9. ^Shumway, Julia (March 2, 2023). "Longtime eastern Oregon Sen. Bill Hansell plans to retire in 2024". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  10. ^Baumhardt, Alex (May 6, 2024). "Open state Senate seat in eastern Oregon draws four Republican candidates". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  11. ^"2024 Election: Nash wins Republican nomination for Senate District 29". East Oregonian. May 21, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  12. ^"Legislature: Nash cruises to win for Senate seat; unopposed Levy reelected". Wallowa County Chieftain. November 5, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  13. ^Shumway, Julia (January 17, 2025). "Meet Oregon's 19 new state legislators". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  14. ^"Senator Todd Nash committees". Oregon Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  15. ^OTTMAR, PENNY (May 4, 2024). "Letter: Nash is endorsed by pro-life advocates". East Oregonian. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  16. ^ abDistrict 29: State Senate Debate. The Mountie Network. April 20, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 – via YouTube.
  17. ^"Meet Senator Nash". Vote Todd Nash. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  18. ^"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.
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