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Virgle J. Osborne Minority Whip of the Oregon House of Representatives Incumbent Assumed office November 20, 2024 Preceded by Kim Wallan Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district Incumbent Assumed office January 9, 2023 Preceded by Christine Goodwin Personal details Born Roseburg, Oregon, U.S. Party Republican Spouse Toni Osborne Signature

**Virgle J. Osborne** is an American [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) politician currently serving the 2nd district in the [Oregon House of Representatives](/source/Oregon_House_of_Representatives). The district includes [Roseburg](/source/Roseburg%2C_Oregon), [Sutherlin](/source/Sutherlin%2C_Oregon), [Glide](/source/Glide%2C_Oregon), [Myrtle Creek](/source/Myrtle_Creek%2C_Oregon) and others. He was elected to this position on November 8, 2022, in the [2022 election](/source/2022_Oregon_House_of_Representatives_election) against [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) opponent Rainey S. Lambert and [Constitution](/source/Constitution_Party_(United_States)) opponent Edward Remfroe.

## Early life and business career

Osborne was born in [Roseburg, Oregon](/source/Roseburg%2C_Oregon) and raised in [Winston, Oregon](/source/Winston%2C_Oregon).[1] After attending [Umpqua Community College](/source/Umpqua_Community_College), he moved to [Santa Cruz, California](/source/Santa_Cruz%2C_California) to pursue a career in sales, though he returned to Oregon in 1995.[1] That year, he founded Twin Peaks Off Road, an off-roading vehicle business.[1]

Osborne served in management in the Roseburg Lumber Company, management in a [Carquest](/source/Carquest) dealership, holding the position of West Coast Sales Manager with Franklin International Adhesives, and then becoming a senior account manager with FCC Commercial Furniture[2] He also founded Champagne Creek Ranch, a [nonprofit organization](/source/Nonprofit_organization).[3]

## Political career

Osborne served on the Winston Planning Commission. He then served as the Douglas County Planning Commission chairman until he announced his Oregon House of Representatives candidacy in June 2021.[4] In the [2022 election](/source/2022_Oregon_House_of_Representatives_election), Osborne won a seat representing the 2nd district, defeating Democratic nominee Kevin Bell with 70 percent of the vote.[5]

### Committees

He serves on three committees in the legislature:[6]

- House Committee On Economic Development

- House Committee On Business and Labor

- House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment

## Political positions

### Immigration

Following the [Standoff at Eagle Pass](/source/Standoff_at_Eagle_Pass), Osborne signed a letter in support of Texas Governor [Greg Abbott](/source/Greg_Abbott)'s decision in the conflict.[7]

### Transportation

Osborne has expressed opposition to funding public transport like Portland's [TriMet](/source/TriMet), citing poor conditions and results despite current levels of funding.[8]

## Electoral history

2022 Oregon State Representative, 2nd district[9] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Virgle J Osborne 23,500 70.1 Democratic Kevin Bell 9,123 27.2 Constitution Edward Renfroe 841 2.5 Write-in 78 0.2 Total votes 33,542 100%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 2nd district[10] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Virgle J Osborne 26,774 71.2 Democratic August Warren 10,736 28.5 Write-in 111 0.3 Total votes 37,621 100%

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nrt1_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nrt1_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-nrt1_1-2) Cegavske, Carisa (June 23, 2021). ["Virgle Osborne to run against Rep. Gary Leif in May primary"](https://www.nrtoday.com/news/elections/virgle-osborne-to-run-against-rep-gary-leif-in-may-primary/article_fdbafe50-a177-570d-b4fe-d895f5d19410.html). *[The News-Review](/source/The_News-Review)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230421175905/https://www.nrtoday.com/news/elections/virgle-osborne-to-run-against-rep-gary-leif-in-may-primary/article_fdbafe50-a177-570d-b4fe-d895f5d19410.html) from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Meet Virgle"](https://virgleosborne.com/meet-virgle). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175551/https://virgleosborne.com/meet-virgle/) from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Champagne Creek - Garden, Aviary"](https://champagnecreek.com/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230605130910/https://champagnecreek.com/) from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-nrt_4-0)** Temple, Sam (August 16, 2022). ["Douglas County candidates battle for Oregon's House District 2"](https://www.nrtoday.com/news/state/oregon_politics/douglas-county-candidates-battle-for-oregon-s-house-district-2/article_304725f5-52c8-5584-9708-93d37a41f1c8.html). *[The News-Review](/source/The_News-Review)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230419232522/https://www.nrtoday.com/news/state/oregon_politics/douglas-county-candidates-battle-for-oregon-s-house-district-2/article_304725f5-52c8-5584-9708-93d37a41f1c8.html) from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["November 2022 Oregon elected officials results"](https://www.kezi.com/news/november-2022-oregon-elected-officials-results/article_86bec776-5c8b-11ed-96ef-c7193456b101.html). *[KEZI](/source/KEZI)*. November 8, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230421050341/https://www.kezi.com/news/november-2022-oregon-elected-officials-results/article_86bec776-5c8b-11ed-96ef-c7193456b101.html) from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Brink, Donovan (January 19, 2023). ["Osborne ready for challenges facing 82nd Oregon Legislature"](https://www.nrtoday.com/news/government/osborne-ready-for-challenges-facing-82nd-oregon-legislature/article_81a81f44-975f-11ed-98d6-d326682d1b9c.html#tncms-source=block-contextual-fallback). *[The News-Review](/source/The_News-Review)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230421175906/https://www.nrtoday.com/news/government/osborne-ready-for-challenges-facing-82nd-oregon-legislature/article_81a81f44-975f-11ed-98d6-d326682d1b9c.html#tncms-source=block-contextual-fallback) from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas"](https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/smithd/Documents/OR%20Republicans%202024-2-5%20Joint%20letter%20on%20Texas%20(002).pdf) (PDF).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Iverson, Bryan (June 6, 2025). ["Rep. Virgil Osborne – How Do We Find a Way Out of Here"](https://www.crosstabs.studio/p/rep-virgil-osborne-how-do-we-find). *Crosstabs*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["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-10)** ["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.

Oregon House of Representatives Preceded by Christine Goodwin Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district 2023– Succeeded by Incumbent

## External links

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

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