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Art Robinson
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Oregon State Senate District 2
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

3

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$35,052/year

Per diem

$157/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

California Institute of Technology

Graduate

University of California, San Deigo

Ph.D

University of California, San Deigo

Personal
Profession
Executive
Contact

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Art Robinson (Republican Party) is a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 13, 2025.

Robinson (Republican Party, Constitution Party) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 2. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020. He advanced from the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.

Robinson (Republican Party) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 19, 2020.

In addition to running as a Republican Party candidate, Robinson cross-filed to also run with the Constitution Party in 2018.[1] He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018, for U.S. House Oregon District 4 by incumbent Peter DeFazio (D).

Robinson was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Oregon.[2]

Robinson was a 2014 Republican and Constitution Party candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Oregon.[3] He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014.[4] Art Robinson lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Robinson was previously a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Oregon.[5] He lost in the general election.[6]

Biography

Art Robinson earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at San Diego. Robinson's career experience includes working as an assistant professor with the University of California at San Diego, a research assistant, and the president of Stanford University, the research director and co-founder of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, and the president and research director of the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine.[7]

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Robinson was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Robinson was assigned to the following committees:

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The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2024

Art Robinson did not file to run for re-election.

2020

State Senate

See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oregon State Senate District 2

Art Robinson defeated Jerry Allen and Thomas Griffin in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Art Robinson
Art Robinson (R / Constitution Party)
 
64.0
 
48,627
Image of Jerry Allen
Jerry Allen (D / Working Families Party) Candidate Connection
 
33.6
 
25,559
Image of Thomas Griffin
Thomas Griffin (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.3
 
1,720
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
124

Total votes: 76,030
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 2

Jerry Allen advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 2 on May 19, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jerry Allen
Jerry Allen Candidate Connection
 
97.4
 
9,000
 Other/Write-in votes
 
2.6
 
237

Total votes: 9,237
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 2

Art Robinson defeated Jolee Wallace and Jordan Lawson in the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 2 on May 19, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Art Robinson
Art Robinson
 
54.1
 
12,138
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Jolee Wallace
 
43.3
 
9,698
Image of Jordan Lawson
Jordan Lawson Candidate Connection
 
2.2
 
483
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
97

Total votes: 22,416
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Oregon State Senate District 2

Thomas Griffin advanced from the Libertarian convention for Oregon State Senate District 2 on July 6, 2020.

Candidate
Image of Thomas Griffin
Thomas Griffin (L) Candidate Connection

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U.S. House

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Democratic primary)

Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (May 19 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Peter DeFazio defeated Alek Skarlatos and Daniel Hoffay in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio (D / Working Families Party / Independent)
 
51.5
 
240,950
Image of Alek Skarlatos
Alek Skarlatos (R)
 
46.2
 
216,081
Image of Daniel Hoffay
Daniel Hoffay (Pacific Green Party)
 
2.2
 
10,118
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
556

Total votes: 467,705
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Peter DeFazio defeated Doyle Canning in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 19, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio
 
83.7
 
96,077
Image of Doyle Canning
Doyle Canning
 
15.4
 
17,701
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
974

Total votes: 114,752
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Alek Skarlatos defeated Nelson Ijih in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 19, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Alek Skarlatos
Alek Skarlatos
 
86.4
 
70,599
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Nelson Ijih
 
12.6
 
10,325
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.0
 
780

Total votes: 81,704
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Pacific Green Party convention

Pacific Green Party convention for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Daniel Hoffay advanced from the Pacific Green Party convention for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on June 6, 2020.

Candidate
Image of Daniel Hoffay
Daniel Hoffay (Pacific Green Party)

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2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Peter DeFazio defeated Art Robinson, Michael Beilstein, and Richard Jacobson in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio (D)
 
56.0
 
208,710
Image of Art Robinson
Art Robinson (R)
 
40.9
 
152,414
Image of Michael Beilstein
Michael Beilstein (Pacific Green Party)
 
1.6
 
5,956
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Richard Jacobson (L)
 
1.4
 
5,370
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
443

Total votes: 372,893
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Peter DeFazio defeated Daniel Arcangel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Peter DeFazio
Peter DeFazio
 
92.2
 
78,575
Image of Daniel Arcangel
Daniel Arcangel
 
7.8
 
6,672

Total votes: 85,247
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Art Robinson defeated Court Boice, Jo Rae Perkins, Michael Polen, and Stefan Strek in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Art Robinson
Art Robinson
 
45.9
 
30,384
Image of Court Boice
Court Boice
 
23.8
 
15,773
Image of Jo Rae Perkins
Jo Rae Perkins Candidate Connection
 
21.0
 
13,892
Image of Michael Polen
Michael Polen
 
6.0
 
3,970
Image of Stefan Strek
Stefan Strek
 
3.4
 
2,244

Total votes: 66,263
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2016

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Peter DeFazio (D) defeated Art Robinson (R), Gil Guthrie (L), and Michael Beilstein (Pacific Green) in the general election on November 8, 2016. DeFazio defeated Joseph McKinney in the Democratic primary, while Robinson defeated Jo Rae Perkins to win the Republican nomination. The primary elections took place on May 17, 2016.[8][9]

U.S. House, Oregon District 4 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPeter DeFazio Incumbent 55.5% 220,628
     Republican Art Robinson 39.7% 157,743
     Pacific Green Michael Beilstein 3.1% 12,194
     Libertarian Gil Guthrie 1.6% 6,527
     N/A Misc. 0.1% 476
Total Votes 397,568
Source: Oregon Secretary of State


U.S. House, Oregon District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPeter DeFazio Incumbent 92% 113,816
Joseph McKinney 8% 9,894
Total Votes 123,710
Source: Oregon Secretary of State
U.S. House, Oregon District 4 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngArt Robinson 67.8% 55,557
Jo Rae Perkins 32.2% 26,375
Total Votes 81,932
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

2014

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

Robinson ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 4th District.[3] Robinson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014.[4] He also ran as a Constitution Party candidate.[10] Robinson was defeated by incumbent Peter DeFazio (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[11]

The 2014 election was the third attempt by Robinson to defeat incumbent Peter DeFazio (D).[12]

U.S. House, Oregon District 4 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPeter DeFazio Incumbent 58.6% 181,624
     Republican Art Robinson 37.6% 116,534
     Libertarian David Chester 1.5% 4,676
     Green Michael Beilstein 2.2% 6,863
     Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 0.2% 482
Total Votes 310,179
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Endorsements

Robinson was endorsed by the following people and organizations:[13]

2012

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District elections, 2012

Robinson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 4th District. Robinson won the nomination on the Republican ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was March 6, 2012. Robinson was the only Republican looking to challenge incumbent Rep. Peter DeFazio (D). Libertarian candidate Chuck Huntting also ran. DeFazio defeated Robinson and Huntting in the general election.[6]

U.S. House, Oregon District 4 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPeter DeFazio Incumbent 59.1% 212,866
     Republican Art Robinson 39% 140,549
     Libertarian Chuck Huntting 1.7% 6,205
     Write-In N/A 0.1% 468
Total Votes 360,088
Source: Oregon Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

In 2010, Robinson won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Peter DeFazio (D). He lost in the general election.[14]

U.S. House of Representatives, Oregon Congressional District Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPeter DeFazio Incumbent 54.6% 162,416
     Republican Art Robinson 43.7% 129,877
     Pacific Green Mike Beilstein 1.8% 5,215
Total Votes 297,508

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Art Robinson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Art Robinson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Oregon State Senate District 2Won general$281,008 N/A**
2020U.S. House Oregon District 4Withdrew primary$58,443 $103,905
2018U.S. House Oregon District 4Lost general$204,914 $168,255
Grand total$544,365 $272,160
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Noteworthy events

Ineligibility for re-election (2023)

See also: Noteworthy state legislative walkouts

On February 1, 2024, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled to uphold the decision of the Oregon Secretary of State to disqualify the 10 members of the Oregon State Senate from seeking re-election.[15]

On August 8, 2023, Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade (D) announced that ten legislators who participated in the walkout would be barred from re-election in 2024 under Oregon Measure 113.[16]

In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp (R) said "We believe the plain language of Measure 113 allows for members to run again in 2024 elections. We disagree with the Secretary of State’s determination and will challenge it in court.”[16]

On May 15, 2023, Senators Daniel Bonham (R), Dennis Linthicum (R), and Brian Boquist (I) became ineligible for re-election under Measure 113 when they accrued their 10th unexcused absence following a Republican walkout of the State Senate.[17] Oregon voters passed Measure 113 in 2022.

The walkout began on May 3, 2023, when all but two members of the Oregon Republican Senate caucus were absent from the legislative session preventing a quorum. As of June 1, the following 10 members of the Oregon State Senate involved with the walkout met the 10 unexcused absence threshold and are barred under Measure 113 from re-election:


Scorecards

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2023


2022


2021







2016 Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016

Robinson was a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Oregon. Robinson was one of five delegates from Oregon bound by state party rules to support Ted Cruz at the convention.[18]

Delegate rules

See also: RNC delegate guidelines from Oregon, 2016 and Republican delegates from Oregon, 2016

Delegates from Oregon to the 2016 Republican National Convention were elected at a state convention in June 2016. Oregon delegate candidates were required to indicate which presidential candidate they favor, and if selected to participate in the national convention, sign a pledge to support him or her. All delegates from Oregon were bound on the first ballot unless released by their candidate. On the second ballot, a delegate was to remain bound if the candidate received at least 35 percent of the convention vote on the previous ballot. All Oregon delegates were to be unbound on the third and subsequent ballots.

Oregon primary results

See also: Presidential election in Oregon, 2016
Oregon Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Trump 64.2% 252,748 18
John Kasich 16.6% 65,513 5
Ted Cruz 15.8% 62,248 5
Other 3.4% 13,441 0
Totals 393,950 28
Source: The New York Times and Oregon Secretary of State

Delegate allocation

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016 and 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules
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Oregon had 28 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 15 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's five congressional districts). Oregon's district delegates were allocated on a proportional basis in accordance with the statewide primary vote.[19][20]

Of the remaining 13 delegates, 10 served at large. Oregon's at-large delegates were allocated proportionally in accordance with the statewide primary vote. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[19][20]

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Footnotes

  1. Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search Results: 2018 General Election," accessed October 30, 2018
  2. Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate filing search results," accessed March 9, 2016
  3. 3.0 3.1 Oregon Live.com, "Art Robinson files to run for third time against Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio," accessed November 6, 2013
  4. 4.0 4.1 Associated Press, "Oregon - Summary Vote Results," May 20, 2014
  5. kdrv.com, Congress hopeful, Art Robinson, says OSU is targeting his children, December 19, 2011
  6. 6.0 6.1 CNN, "Oregon Districts Race - 2012 Election Center"
  7. Oregon State Legislature, "Senator Art Robinson Biography," accessed March 23, 2021
  8. Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate filings search results," accessed March 9, 2016
  9. The New York Times, "Oregon Primary Results," May 17, 2016
  10. Oregon Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidates," accessed October 30, 2014
  11. The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
  12. The Republic, "Robinson says he's running for 3rd time against DeFazio in SW Oregon congressional district," accessed November 12, 2013
  13. Art for Congress, "Endorsements," accessed August 18, 2014
  14. House.gov, Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010, December 19, 2011
  15. AP News, "Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection," February 1, 2024
  16. 16.0 16.1 Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Oregon secretary of state: Senators who walked out can’t run next year," accessed August 10, 2023
  17. NPR, "Oregon Republicans' walkouts trigger a new state law on reelection," May 15, 2023
  18. Oregon Republican Party, "Delegate Selection Convention Official Results," June 20, 2016
  19. 19.0 19.1 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
  20. 20.0 20.1 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016

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