Posted on 10/19/2011 1:28:19 PM PDT by mdittmar
Oregon Senate Democrats announced Wednesday that state Sen. Joanne Verger, D-Coos Bay, will not seek re-election next year.
In a statement, Verger said she's in good health and looking forward to finishing her current term. But she's retiring after that.
Several weeks ago, Verger's House colleague, Rep. Jean Cowan, D-Newport, announced she would also be retiring from the Legislature.
As a result, Oregon could likely see two very competitive races on the coast, with the control of the current, 30-30 House and 16-14 Senate in play.
Question: Will House Co-Speaker Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay, take a run
Someone is hearing footsteps!!
state Sen. Joanne Verger, D-Coos Bay, will not seek re-election... Verger's House colleague, Rep. Jean Cowan, D-Newport, announced she would also be retiring... two very competitive races on the coast, with the control of the current, 30-30 House and 16-14 Senate in play.
Happy in CO but still cheering for OR
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