Anna Scharf
Anna Scharf | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office July 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Nearman |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Southern Oregon University (BS) University of Phoenix (MBA) |
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Anna Scharf is an American lobbyist, farmer, political advisor, and politician who was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives for the 23rd district on July 6, 2021.[1]
Education
[edit]Scharf graduated from Philomath High School in 1987. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Southern Oregon University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.[2]
Career
[edit]From 1995 to 2006, Scharf worked for Hewlett-Packard. She was then a strategic sourcing manager for FMC Corporation and a supply chain manager for GK Machine. In 2010 and 2011, she was a membership manager for the Strategic Economic Development Corporation of Oregon. She has worked as an office manager of her family's farm since 2012. Since 2020, Scharf has worked as a seasonal legislative policy analyst for the 23rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives. After Mike Nearman was expelled from the House, Scharf was selected by county commissioners from the 23rd district's four counties to succeed him.[3][4]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna M Scharf | 22,294 | 63.2 | |
| Democratic | Kriss Wright | 12,900 | 36.6 | |
| Write-in | 91 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 35,285 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna M Scharf | 24,492 | 62.1 | |
| Democratic | Kriss Wright | 14,929 | 37.8 | |
| Write-in | 49 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 39,470 | 100% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Radnovich, Connor. "Former legislative aide and lobbyist Anna Scharf appointed to Oregon House". Statesman Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ "May 21 Special District election: Perrydale and Central". Polk County Itemizer-Observer. Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ KATU Staff (2021-07-06). "County commissioners select Anna Scharf to replace ousted Rep. Nearman". KATU. Archived from the original on 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Lehman, Chris (2021-07-07). "County commissioners appoint Anna Scharf to replace Mike Nearman in Oregon House". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "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.