Jeff Helfrich

Jeffrey A. Helfrich (born December 31, 1969)[1] is a Republican member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 52nd district, which covers all of Hood River County and parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Wasco counties.

Jeff Helfrich
Member-elect of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
Assuming office
January 9, 2023
SucceedingLori Kuechler
In office
November 30, 2017 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byMark Johnson
Succeeded byAnna Williams
Member of the Cascade Locks City Council
In office
February 11, 2013 – June 22, 2015
Succeeded byKevin Rutherford
In office
October 24, 2011 – November 6, 2012
Personal details
BornDecember 31, 1969
Denver
Political partyRepublican
SpouseShawna
Children2
ResidenceHood River, Oregon

Biography

Helfrich served as an airman in the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He then was a sergeant with the Portland Police Bureau for 25 years.[2]

Helfrich served on the Cascade Locks City Council from his appointment in 2011 until November 2012.[3][4][5] He was again appointed in February 2013 and served until June 2015, when he resigned and moved to Hood River.[6][7]

On November 6, 2017, incumbent Representative Mark Johnson resigned.[8] Helfrich was appointed by a unanimous vote of Clackamas, Hood River, and Multnomah county commissioners to serve the remainder of his term.[9][10][11] Helfrich ran for a full two-year term in 2018, but was defeated by Democrat Anna Williams.[12][13] In February 2020, Helfrich filed with the Oregon Secretary of State to enter the Republican primary for District 52 in the 2020 election.[14] Helfrich won the primary and advanced to a rematch with Williams for his old seat.[15]

References
  1. "Legislator Information". services.statescape.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  2. Friedman, Gordon R. (November 30, 2017). "Retired Portland Police officer appointed to Oregon Legislature". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  3. "Helfrich, Holmstrom, Lewis, Storm named to Cascade Locks council". Hood River News. October 26, 2011. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  4. "Lance Masters appointed as Cascade Locks mayor". Hood River News. November 5, 2011. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  5. "Eleven apply for four Cascade Locks council seats". Hood River News. October 15, 2011. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  6. Neumann-Rea, Kirby (February 12, 2013). "Cascade Locks Council appoints three". Hood River News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  7. Neumann-Rea, Kirby (January 25, 2013). "Three city council members call it quits in Cascade Locks". Hood River News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  8. Mulvihill, Patrick (November 29, 2017). "House District 52: Counties will select from three candidates". Hood River News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  9. "Hood River man appointed to House Dist. 52 seat". Hood River News. December 1, 2017. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  10. Allen, Brittany (December 1, 2017). "Hood River resident Jeff Helfrich appointed to House 52 seat". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  11. "Helfrich Appointed To District 52 Position". Gorge Radio. November 30, 2017. Archived from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  12. Allen, Brittany (November 6, 2018). "Williams claims victory in HD52; Helfrich isn't conceding". The Sandy Post. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  13. Fitzgerals, Emily (December 29, 2019). "Dist. 52 Rep. Anna Williams prepares to take office". Hood River News. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  14. "Candidate Information: Jeff Helfrich". Oregon Secretary of State: Elections Division. February 27, 2020. Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  15. "Willamette Week Endorsements: Oregon House". Willamette Week. October 14, 2020. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
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