Gary Leif

Gary Leif
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
May 9, 2018
Preceded by Dallas Heard
Douglas County Commissioner
In office
January 3, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Preceded by Susan Morgan
Personal details
Born 1956/1957 (age 61–62)[1]
Political party Republican
Residence Roseburg, Oregon

Gary Leif is a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 2nd district.

Biography

Leif owned a Roseburg photography studio, and formerly resided in Winston, Oregon. He was elected to the Douglas County Commission in 2016.[2][3]

Following the resignation of Representative Dallas Heard to take a seat in the Oregon Senate, Leif was appointed to the House of Representatives on April 30, 2018, and sworn in May 9.[4][5][6] He had previously announced his bid for the seat in March 2018.[7]

Political positions

Leif supports the Second Amendment and is pro-life. He opposes sanctuary cities and favors sending Oregon National Guard troops to the Mexico–United States border.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Cegavske, Carisa (May 3, 2018). "Heard endorses Leif in Republican House District 2 primary, while Salter runs alone on Democratic ticket". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Leif wins County Commissioner race, won't face November run-off election". KPIC. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Commissioner-elect Gary Leif takes oath of office, begins term on Tuesday". KPIC. December 29, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ Cegavske, Carisa (April 30, 2018). "Commissioners appoint Leif interim state representative". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  5. ↑ Bailey, Kyle (May 7, 2018). "Tuesday Leif's Final Day as Commissioner". KQEN. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  6. ↑ Jones, Tyler (April 30, 2018). "Gary Leif selected to fill vacant District 2 seat in Oregon House". KEZI. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  7. ↑ Case, Shelby (March 3, 2018). "Leif announces run for state legislator position". The Umpqua Post. The World. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ Cegavske, Carisa (April 28, 2018). "Convention: Leif is Republicans' top pick for House seat". The News-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
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