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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives

Jeff Helfrich Minority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives In office September 27, 2023 – January 13, 2025 Preceded by Vikki Breese-Iverson Succeeded by Christine Drazan Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 52nd district Incumbent Assumed office January 9, 2023 Preceded by Lori Kuechler In office November 30, 2017 – January 14, 2019 Preceded by Mark Johnson Succeeded by Anna Williams Personal details Born 1968 (age 57–58) Denver, Colorado, U.S. Party Republican Spouse Shawna Children 2 Signature

**Jeffrey Allen Helfrich** (born April 1968)[1] is an American politician currently serving as a member of the [Oregon House of Representatives](/source/Oregon_House_of_Representatives) representing the [52nd district](/source/Oregon's_52nd_House_district), which covers all of [Hood River County](/source/Hood_River_County%2C_Oregon) and parts of [Clackamas](/source/Clackamas_County%2C_Oregon), [Multnomah](/source/Multnomah_County%2C_Oregon) and [Wasco](/source/Wasco_County%2C_Oregon) counties. A [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)), he previously served as [Minority Leader](/source/Minority_Leader) of the house from 2023 until 2025.

## Early life

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

## Political career

Helfrich served on the [Cascade Locks](/source/Cascade_Locks%2C_Oregon) 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](/source/Hood_River%2C_Oregon).[6][7]

On November 6, 2017, incumbent [Oregon State Representative](/source/Oregon_House_of_Representatives) [Mark Johnson](/source/Mark_Johnson_(Oregon_politician)) 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](/source/2018_Oregon_legislative_election), but was defeated by [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) [Anna Williams](/source/Anna_Williams_(politician)).[12][13] In 2020, he lost a rematch with Williams.[14] In 2022, Williams retired and Helrich defeated Darcy Long to reclaim the seat.[15]

In 2023, Helfrich was one of the few legislators to vote no on [SB184](https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB184).This legislation requires that payments made to independent contractors also be reported to the state of Oregon for child support collecting purposes.[16] Prior to the passage of this bill it was near impossible for the state of Oregon to collect child support from independent contractors who refused to support their children.[17]

In September 2023, Helfrich was elected minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives, replacing [Vikki Breese-Iverson](/source/Vikki_Breese-Iverson) who stepped down a week prior.[18]

## Electoral history

2018 Oregon State Representative, 52nd district[19] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Anna Williams 16,135 51.4 Republican Jeff Helfrich 15,238 48.5 Write-in 41 0.1 Total votes 31,414 100%

2020 Oregon State Representative, 52nd district[20] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Anna Williams 19,209 48.7 Republican Jeff Helfrich 19,125 48.5 Libertarian Stephen D Alder 1,060 2.7 Write-in 26 0.1 Total votes 39,420 100%

2022 Oregon State Representative, 52nd district[21] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jeff Helfrich 16,994 52.5 Democratic Darcy Long 15,360 47.4 Write-in 40 0.1 Total votes 32,394 100%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 52nd district[22] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jeff Helfrich 18,958 51.8 Democratic Nick Walden Poublon 17,573 48.1 Write-in 40 0.1 Total votes 36,571 100%

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Legislator Information"](https://services.statescape.com/LegislatorInfo/Legislator.aspx?id=22199). *services.statescape.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230429004151/https://services.statescape.com/LegislatorInfo/Legislator.aspx?id=22199) from the original on 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2023-04-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Friedman, Gordon R. (November 30, 2017). ["Retired Portland Police officer appointed to Oregon Legislature"](http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/11/retired_portland_police_office.html). *[The Oregonian](/source/The_Oregonian)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114183718/http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/11/retired_portland_police_office.html) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Helfrich, Holmstrom, Lewis, Storm named to Cascade Locks council"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/oct/28/helfrich-holmstrom-lewis-storm-named-to-cascade/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. October 26, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021054/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/oct/28/helfrich-holmstrom-lewis-storm-named-to-cascade/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Lance Masters appointed as Cascade Locks mayor"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/nov/14/lance-masters-appointed-as-cascade-locks-mayor/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. November 5, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021322/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/nov/14/lance-masters-appointed-as-cascade-locks-mayor/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Eleven apply for four Cascade Locks council seats"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/oct/19/eleven-apply-for-four-cascade-locks-council-seats/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. October 15, 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021436/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2011/oct/19/eleven-apply-for-four-cascade-locks-council-seats/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Neumann-Rea, Kirby (February 12, 2013). ["Cascade Locks Council appoints three"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2013/feb/12/cascade-locks-council-appoints-three/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021023/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2013/feb/12/cascade-locks-council-appoints-three/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Neumann-Rea, Kirby (January 25, 2013). ["Three city council members call it quits in Cascade Locks"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2013/jan/23/three-city-council-members-call-it-quits-cascade-l/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021301/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2013/jan/23/three-city-council-members-call-it-quits-cascade-l/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Mulvihill, Patrick (November 29, 2017). ["House District 52: Counties will select from three candidates"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2017/nov/29/house-district-52-counties-will-select-three-candi/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021503/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2017/nov/29/house-district-52-counties-will-select-three-candi/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Hood River man appointed to House Dist. 52 seat"](http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2017/nov/30/hood-river-man-appointed-house-dist-52-seat/). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. December 1, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021452/http://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/2017/nov/30/hood-river-man-appointed-house-dist-52-seat/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Allen, Brittany (December 1, 2017). ["Hood River resident Jeff Helfrich appointed to House 52 seat"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114075144/https://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/380183-267217-hood-river-resident-jeff-helfrich-appointed-to-house-52-seat). *[Portland Tribune](/source/Portland_Tribune)*. Archived from [the original](https://portlandtribune.com/go/42-news/380183-267217-hood-river-resident-jeff-helfrich-appointed-to-house-52-seat) on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Helfrich Appointed To District 52 Position"](https://www.gorgeradio.com/helfrich-appointed-district-52-position/). Gorge Radio. November 30, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180114020621/https://www.gorgeradio.com/helfrich-appointed-district-52-position/) from the original on January 14, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Allen, Brittany (November 6, 2018). ["Williams claims victory in HD52; Helfrich isn't conceding"](https://pamplinmedia.com/sp/68-news/411491-311742-williams-claims-victory-in-hd52-helfrich-isnt-conceding-). *[The Sandy Post](/source/The_Sandy_Post)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200227224102/https://pamplinmedia.com/sp/68-news/411491-311742-williams-claims-victory-in-hd52-helfrich-isnt-conceding-) from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Fitzgerals, Emily (December 29, 2019). ["Dist. 52 Rep. Anna Williams prepares to take office"](https://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/dist-rep-anna-williams-prepares-to-take-office/article_681edc32-9096-52f6-8249-5f5ea5b8255d.html). *[Hood River News](/source/Hood_River_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200227224104/https://www.hoodrivernews.com/news/dist-rep-anna-williams-prepares-to-take-office/article_681edc32-9096-52f6-8249-5f5ea5b8255d.html) from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-green_14-0)** Green, Aimee (February 22, 2023). ["Darcy Long, Jeff Helfrich in tight race for Oregon House seat representing Hood River, The Dalles"](https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2022/11/darcy-long-jeff-helfrich-in-tight-race-for-oregon-house-seat-representing-hood-river-the-dalles.html). *[The Oregonian](/source/The_Oregonian)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221123193348/https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2022/11/darcy-long-jeff-helfrich-in-tight-race-for-oregon-house-seat-representing-hood-river-the-dalles.html) from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Current Election"](https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/current-election.aspx). Oregon Secretary of State. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230908072725/https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/current-election.aspx) from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Oregon Legislative Information System"](https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Error). *olis.oregonlegislature.gov*. Retrieved 2024-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["SB 184 to Change Child Support Reporting Requirements"](https://natlawreview.com/article/oregon-child-support-reporting-requirements-soon-will-include-employer-payments-to). *natlawreview.com*. Retrieved 2024-08-29.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Oregon House Republicans tap Rep. Jeff Helfrich as new minority leader"](https://www.opb.org/article/2023/09/27/oregon-republican-party-gop-rep-vikki-breese-iverson-jeff-helfrich-minority-leader/). *opb*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231001194328/https://www.opb.org/article/2023/09/27/oregon-republican-party-gop-rep-vikki-breese-iverson-jeff-helfrich-minority-leader/) from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-09.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes"](https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2020.pdf) (PDF). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221112205917/https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2020.pdf) (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes"](https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2024-results.pdf) (PDF). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20241212212240/https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2024-results.pdf) (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

## External links

- [Campaign website](http://www.jeffhelfrich.com)

- [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/JeffHelfrichfororegon)

Oregon House of Representatives Preceded by Vikki Breese-Iverson Minority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives 2023–2025 Succeeded by Christine Drazan

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