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2014 Oregon legislative election

2014 Oregon legislative election

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The 2014 elections for the Oregon Legislative Assembly determined the composition of both houses of the state legislature for the 78th Oregon Legislative Assembly (2015–2016 term).[1] The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 20, 2014 with the general election following on November 4, 2014.

Quick Facts 16 seats of the Oregon State Senate and 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives, Majority party ...

The Democratic Party increased its 16-14 majority in the Senate to a supermajority of 18–12. In the House, the Democrats added one more seat and now holds a 35-25 majority.

Oregon State Senate

Quick Facts 16 seats of the Oregon State Senate, Majority party ...

16 of the state senate's 30 seats were up for re-election in 2014.[2] Democrats held a 16–14 majority in the 2012 legislative election.

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Results

More information Oregon State Senate elections, 2014 General election — November 4, 2014, Party ...

The official results are:[5]

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Oregon House of Representatives

Quick Facts 60 seats of the Oregon House of Representatives, Majority party ...

All 60 seats in the State House of Representatives were up for re-election in 2014. Democrats took a 34-26 majority in the 2012 elections after they picked up a net of four seats.

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References

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