Vikki Breese-Iverson (born 1973/1974)[1] is an American politician and businesswoman who served as the minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives. A Republican, she represents the 59th district, which includes Prineville in Central Oregon.[2]
Vikki Breese-Iverson | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office November 30, 2021 – September 27, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Drazan |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Helfrich |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Bonham |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office August 8, 2019 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike McLane |
| Succeeded by | E. Werner Reschke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vikki Breese 1973 or 1974 (age 49–50) Prineville, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Central Oregon Community College Oregon State University (BA) |
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Early life
editBreese-Iverson grew up in Central Oregon and graduated from Crook County High School in 1992.[3]
Career
editBreese-Iverson joined the 80th Oregon Legislative Assembly after being appointed on August 8, 2019 to replace Mike McLane. She owns a real estate business in Prineville.[4] She had previously worked for former Oregon State Senator Ted Ferrioli and former Oregon State House Speaker Karen Minnis.[5]
She won re-election in 2020 by a large margin, 73.5% of the vote.[6]
Breese-Iverson has cast doubt on the validity of the 2020 presidential election results.[7]
On December 11, 2020, Breese-Iverson and 11 other state Republican officials signed a letter requesting Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum join Texas and other states contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election in Texas v. Pennsylvania. Rosenblum announced she had filed in behalf of the defense, and against Texas, the day prior.[8]
In 2021, Breese-Iverson sent a letter to Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, requesting a "full forensic audit" of Oregon's 2020 elections. In November 2021, she signed a letter along with other Republicans around the nation calling for an audit of the 2020 election in all states.[7]
On November 30, 2021, Breese-Iverson became the House minority leader, after Christine Drazan stepped down from the office to run for governor.[9] She served in this role until September 2023 when she stepped-down due to rumors of her being unseated. She was replaced by Jeff Helfrich.[10]
Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Breese-Iverson signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[11]
Personal life
editShe married Bryan Iverson in 2005 in Prineville. They own a ranch and have two sons.[3]
References
edit- ^ Wong, Peter (November 30, 2021). "Prineville Member Tapped as New GOP Leader in Oregon House". Pamplin Media Group. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Vikki Breese Iverson Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ a b sources, KTVZ COM news (August 13, 2019). "Breese-Iverson sworn in as new state representative". KTVZ. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ Warner, Gary (August 8, 2019). "Vikki Breese-Iverson selected as new state representative". The Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ Warner, Gary (August 13, 2019). "New House representative from Crook County sworn in". The Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Oregon House of Representatives District 55". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b VanderHart, Dirk (30 November 2021). "Oregon House Republicans have a new leader". OPB. Archived from the original on 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ Tess Riski (13 December 2020). "A Dozen Oregon Republican Lawmakers Urged the Attorney General to Support Texas Lawsuit Undermining U.S. Election Results". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ Lerten, Barney (November 30, 2021). "Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role". KTVZ. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Oregon House Republicans tap Rep. Jeff Helfrich as new minority leader". opb. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).