# Susan McLain

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Susan McLain Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 29th district Incumbent Assumed office January 12, 2015 Preceded by Ben Unger Member of the Metro Council In office 1991–2007 Personal details Born 1948 or 1949 (age 77–78)[1] Party Democratic Alma mater Western Oregon University (BS) Profession politician, teacher Signature Website [1]

**Susan McLain** is an American politician. A [Democrat](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)), she currently serves as a member of the [Oregon House of Representatives](/source/Oregon_House_of_Representatives) from District 29, representing [Cornelius](/source/Cornelius%2C_Oregon), [Forest Grove](/source/Forest_Grove%2C_Oregon), and parts of [Hillsboro](/source/Hillsboro%2C_Oregon). She served as a councilor for [Metro](/source/Metro_(Oregon_regional_government)), the regional government covering the urban portions of [Clackamas](/source/Clackamas_County%2C_Oregon), [Multnomah](/source/Multnomah_County%2C_Oregon), and [Washington](/source/Washington_County%2C_Oregon) counties, for 16 years, first winning election in 1990.[2][*[self-published source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Self-published_sources)*] She was an unsuccessful candidate for Washington County commissioner in 2006.[3] She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2014, defeating [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) Mark Richman.[4]

## Personal life

McLain earned a Bachelor of Science degree in teaching from the [Oregon College of Education](/source/Oregon_College_of_Education) (known as [Western Oregon University](/source/Western_Oregon_University) since April 22, 1981) in 1971. She retired in June 2014 from [Glencoe High School](/source/Glencoe_High_School_(Hillsboro%2C_Oregon)), where she started teaching in 1980, the year the school opened.[5] Prior to that, McLain taught at [Hillsboro High School](/source/Hillsboro_High_School_(Oregon)), from 1975–1980. Both schools are in the [Hillsboro School District](/source/Hillsboro_School_District).

In 2011, McLain was awarded the Hillsboro School District's [Crystal Apple Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crystal_Apple_Award&action=edit&redlink=1) for excellence in education.[6] She continues to coach Glencoe High School's [Speech and Debate](/source/Speech_and_Debate) team in her retirement.

McLain is widowed, with four children and five grandchildren. Although she taught in Hillsboro, she lives in Forest Grove with her family and attends church in Cornelius, other communities in her House district.[2][*[self-published source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Self-published_sources)*]

## Political career

McLain was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2014, representing House District 29. She was sworn into the House on January 12, 2015, and appointed by House Speaker [Tina Kotek](/source/Tina_Kotek) to serve on four committees: the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development, the House Committee on Education, the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness, and as the Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

## Electoral history

2014 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[7] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 9,751 53.7 Republican Mark Richman 8,321 45.9 Write-in 73 0.4 Total votes 18,145 100%

2016 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[8] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 14,248 58.9 Republican Juanita Lint 9,833 40.7 Write-in 90 0.4 Total votes 24,171 100%

2018 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[9] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 13,652 58.6 Republican David Molina 9,166 39.4 Libertarian William A Namestnik 442 1.9 Write-in 28 0.1 Total votes 23,288 100%

2020 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[10] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 17,200 57.8 Republican Dale Fishback 12,507 42.0 Write-in 63 0.2 Total votes 29,770 100%

2022 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[11] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 13,592 53.6 Republican Gina Munster-Moore 11,746 46.3 Write-in 35 0.1 Total votes 25,373 100%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 29th district[12] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Susan McLain 20,176 96.4 Write-in 758 3.6 Total votes 20,934 100%

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ww-2017jun28_1-0)** [Jaquiss, Nigel](/source/Nigel_Jaquiss) (June 28, 2017). ["The Good, the Bad and the Awful: Our 2017 Ranking of Portland-Area Lawmakers"](http://www.wweek.com/news/state/2017/06/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-awful-our-2017-ranking-of-portland-area-lawmakers/). *[Willamette Week](/source/Willamette_Week)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170630201509/http://www.wweek.com/news/state/2017/06/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-awful-our-2017-ranking-of-portland-area-lawmakers/) from the original on June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-statecamp_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-statecamp_2-1) ["Susan's Story"](http://www.susanmclain.org/susans-story/). *Susan McLain for State Representative*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150203093909/http://www.susanmclain.org/susans-story/) from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Oregonian_2014-03-12_3-0)** Gaston, Christian (March 12, 2014). ["Susan McLain will run for Oregon House, replacing Rep. Ben Unger on ballot"](http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/susan_mclain_will_run_for_oreg.html). *[The Oregonian](/source/The_Oregonian)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150203094916/http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/susan_mclain_will_run_for_oreg.html) from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HT_2014-11-14_4-0)** Burkhardt, Doug (November 14, 2014). ["Incumbent Starr may fall to Riley"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150203100650/http://67.205.23.189/ht/117-hillsboro-tribune-news/240568-106382-incumbent-starr-may-fall-to-riley). *Hillsboro Tribune*. Archived from [the original](http://67.205.23.189/ht/117-hillsboro-tribune-news/240568-106382-incumbent-starr-may-fall-to-riley) on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Susan McLain"](http://www.dpo.org/people/susan-mclain). Democratic Party of Oregon. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150203182321/http://www.dpo.org/people/susan-mclain) from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-McLain_Awarded_Crystal_Apple_Award_6-0)** KATU Staff (March 7, 2011). ["6th annual Crystal Apple Awards banquet honors Hillsboro School District staff"](http://www.katu.com/communities/sunset/6th-annual-crystal-apple-awards-banquet-honors-hillsboro-school-district-staff-438958-198202771.html). KATU. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150220223806/http://www.katu.com/communities/sunset/6th-annual-crystal-apple-awards-banquet-honors-hillsboro-school-district-staff-438958-198202771.html) from the original on February 20, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes"](http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873735). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230406223359/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873735) from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes"](http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873777). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230119071743/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873777) from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes"](http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873825). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230406153942/http://records.sos.state.or.us/ORSOSWebDrawer/Recordhtml/6873825) from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["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.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes"](https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2022.pdf) (PDF). *Oregon Secretary of State*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230612205817/https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/results/november-general-2022.pdf) (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["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

- [Legislative website](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/mclain)

- [Campaign website](http://www.susanmclain.org/)

v t e Members of the Oregon House of Representatives 83rd Legislative Assembly (2025–present) Speaker Julie Fahey (D) Speaker pro tempore David Gomberg (D) Majority Leader Ben Bowman (D) Minority Leader Lucetta Elmer (R) ▌Court Boice (R) ▌Virgle Osborne (R) ▌Dwayne Yunker (R) ▌Alek Skarlatos (R) ▌Pam Marsh (D) ▌Kim Wallan (R) ▌John Lively (D) ▌Lisa Fragala (D) ▌Boomer Wright (R) ▌David Gomberg (D) ▌Jami Cate (R) ▌Darin Harbick (R) ▌Nancy Nathanson (D) ▌Julie Fahey (D) ▌Shelly Boshart Davis (R) ▌Sarah Finger McDonald (D) ▌Ed Diehl (R) ▌Rick Lewis (R) ▌Tom Andersen (D) ▌Paul Evans (D) ▌Kevin Mannix (R) ▌Lesly Muñoz (D) ▌Anna Scharf (R) ▌Lucetta Elmer (R) ▌Ben Bowman (D) ▌Sue Rieke Smith (D) ▌Ken Helm (D) ▌Dacia Grayber (D) ▌Susan McLain (D) ▌Nathan Sosa (D) ▌Darcey Edwards (R) ▌Cyrus Javadi (D) ▌Shannon Jones Isadore (D) ▌Mari Watanabe (D) ▌Farrah Chaichi (D) ▌Hai Pham (D) ▌Jules Walters (D) ▌Daniel Nguyen (D) ▌April Dobson (D) ▌Annessa Hartman (D) ▌Mark Gamba (D) ▌Rob Nosse (D) ▌Tawna Sanchez (D) ▌Travis Nelson (D) ▌Thuy Tran (D) ▌Willy Chotzen (D) ▌Andrea Valderrama (D) ▌Lamar Wise (D) ▌Zach Hudson (D) ▌Ricki Ruiz (D) ▌Matt Bunch (R) ▌Jeff Helfrich (R) ▌Emerson Levy (D) ▌Jason Kropf (D) ▌E. Werner Reschke (R) ▌Emily McIntire (R) ▌Greg Smith (R) ▌Bobby Levy (R) ▌Vikki Breese-Iverson (R) ▌Mark Owens (R) ▌Democratic (37) ▌Republican (23) Oregon Legislative Assembly House Senate List of past Assemblies

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