Ron Saxton

Ron Saxton

Ronald L. Saxton (born 1954) is an American lawyer and Republican politician in Oregon. A native of Oregon, his first public office was with the Portland Public Schools Board. He has run twice for Governor of Oregon, losing in the 2002 primary election, and winning the Republican nomination in 2006, but losing in the general election.

Early life and career

Saxton was born in Albany, Oregon in 1954. He graduated from Albany High School in 1972, earned a bachelors degree from Willamette University in 1976,Ron Saxton. "The Oregonian", October 15 2006. Page A10] and a juris doctor at from University of Virginia School of Law in 1979.

Saxton helped to co-found the Ater Wynne law firm in 1990.Law, Steve. Oregon governor's race party profile: Republicans. "Statesman Journal", April 23 2006.] From 1990 to 2000 he served as the chairman of the firm. [http://www.aterwynne.com/attorneys/saxtonr.html] In 1997, he was elected to the Portland Public Schools Board serving through 2001, and served as its Chair from 1998-2000.

Saxton was also the founding president of the Portland Schools Foundation, a community-based organization that has raised over $30 million in private contributions in Oregon's largest school district.Jason Atkinson. "Statesman Journal", April 23 2006.] He has also chaired the Strategic Planning committee of the Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts, co-chaired the Oregon Higher Education Roundtable, and served on the board of the Saturday Academy, a science and math mentoring program for Oregon's youth.

Saxton is married to Lynne Hume Saxton, also a fourth generation Oregonian, and together they have one son, Andy. The Saxton family are adherents to the Presbyterian faith.

Political aspirations

2002 run for Governor

In 2002, Saxton unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor of Oregon. He placed third in the primary behind Kevin Mannix and Jack Roberts. [ [http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/may212002/abstracts/gov.htm Governor ] ]

2006 Gubernatorial nomination

On March 23, 2005, Saxton announced that he would again seek the Republican nomination for Governor in 2006. Kevin Mannix also ran again, and State Senator Jason Atkinson ran a strong campaign as well. Toward the end of the primary, Saxton and Mannix launched a series of negative ads toward each other. [http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=85804]

Saxton won the Republican Primary for Governor of Oregon on May 16, 2006 with 43% of the vote, versus Mannix's 30% and Atkinson's 22%. [ [http://www.oregonlive.com/elections/electioncoverage/?ALLraces OregonLive.com: Elections Coverage ] ]

On November 7, 2006, Saxton was defeated by Democratic incumbent Ted Kulongoski.

Following the election, Saxton announced he was unlikely to run for political office again. [ [http://www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/116608114140270.xml?oregonian?lcg&coll=7 Oregonian article] , Dec. 17, 2006.]

See also

* Oregon gubernatorial election, 2006

References

External links

* [http://www.aterwynne.com Ater Wynne LLP]


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