Elizabeth Steiner (born April 5, 1963), also known as Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, is a Democratic politician who is the Treasurer-elect of Oregon. She previously served as a member of the Oregon Senate, representing the 17th district.[1] Steiner was appointed to the Senate in 2011 by commissioners from Multnomah and Washington counties following the resignation of her predecessor, Suzanne Bonamici.[2]
Elizabeth Steiner | |
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| Treasurer-elect of Oregon | |
| Assuming office January 2025 | |
| Governor | Tina Kotek |
| Succeeding | Tobias Read |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 2011 – November 7, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Suzanne Bonamici |
| Succeeded by | Lisa Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1963 Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) University of Massachusetts, Worcester (MD) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Campaign website |
On November 5, 2024, Steiner defeated state senator Brian Boquist in the 2024 Oregon State Treasurer election, becoming the first woman to be elected treasurer in Oregon.[3]
Career
editSteiner is an adjunct associate professor of family medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She is a past president of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians.[4]
In November 2018, Steiner was appointed to co-chair the Oregon legislature's joint ways and means committee, serving with senator Betsy Johnson.[5] She remained in the role until 2024, when she stepped down to focus on her run for state treasurer.[6]
On September 13, 2023, Steiner announced her candidacy for state treasurer in the 2024 election.[7] On May 21, 2024, Steiner won the Democratic primary with 77% of the vote.[8] On November 5, 2024, Steiner defeated Republican state senator Brian Boquist in the general election, becoming the first woman to be elected to the position.[3]
Personal life
editIn 2013, Steiner publicly revealed she suffers from major depressive disorder and multiple sclerosis.[9]
Steiner lives in Northwest Portland and has three adult children.[10]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Steiner | 1,050,119 | 49.4 | |
| Republican | Brian J Boquist | 919,794 | 43.2 | |
| Working Families | Mary King | 155,473 | 7.3 | |
| Write-in | 1,882 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 2,127,268 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | 46,647 | 78.9 | |
| Republican | John Verbeek | 12,377 | 20.9 | |
| Write-in | 86 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 59,110 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | 46,784 | 97.7 | |
| Write-in | 1,094 | 2.3 | ||
| Total votes | 47,878 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | 30,677 | 65.9 | |
| Republican | John Verbeek | 15,697 | 33.7 | |
| Write-in | 201 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 46,575 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | 37,545 | 66.4 | |
| Republican | John Verbeek | 18,879 | 33.4 | |
| Write-in | 120 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 56,544 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Untitled Document". Leg.state.or.us. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
- ^ Mapes, Jeff (December 21, 2011). "Elizabeth Steiner Hayward bests Rep. Chris Harker to win Oregon state Senate seat". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Rogoway, Mike (November 5, 2024). "Elizabeth Steiner wins Oregon treasurer's race". The Oregonian. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Elizabeth Steiner Hayward |". Orsenatemajority.org. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ^ "Tough state senator gets control over Oregon budget". Salem Reporter. November 23, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ VanderHart, Dirk (June 3, 2024). "Oregon Senate Democrats shuffle leadership ahead of November election". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ Shumway, Julia (September 13, 2023). "Oregon state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner running for treasurer". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on September 16, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Plante, Aimee (May 21, 2024). "Democrat Steiner wins primary, Republican Boquist runs uncontested for Treasurer". KOIN. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Mental Health Debate Personal For One Oregon Lawmaker". Oregon Public Broadcasting. May 24, 2013. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ^ "Senator Elizabeth Steiner Biography". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 6, 2012". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
External links
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- Dr. Elizabeth Steiner for State Treasurer campaign website
- Senator Elizabeth Steiner legislative website