Jami Cate

Jami Cate
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Sherrie Sprenger
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 17th district
Preceded by	Marty Wilde
Succeeded by	Ed Diehl
Personal details
Born	1986 or 1987 (age 37–38)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Oregon State University
Occupation	Politician, farmer
Signature

Jami Cate (born 1986/87) is an American Republican politician and farmer serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She currently represents the 11th district, which covers parts of Linn County and Marion County, including the cities of Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Jefferson.

First elected to the legislature in 2020, she previously represented the 17th district, and assumed office in January 2021.

Early life and education

Cate is a fifth-generation Linn County farmer, and grew up on a multi-generation farm family north of Lebanon, Oregon. She received her bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in Crop and Soil Science.^[1][2]

Career

In 2020, after incumbent Sherrie Springer stepped down to run for the Linn County commission, Cate announced her candidacy for the Oregon House of Representatives' 17th district. She won the crowded Republican primary with 26.6% of the vote, or 2,903 votes, defeating Scott Sword by just 34 votes.^[3][4] She went on to win the November general election against Democratic candidate Paige Hook.^[5]

In 2022, following redistricting, Cate was drawn into the 11th District, where she ran for re-election and defeated Mary Cooke in the November general election.^[6][7][8]

Political Positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Cate signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.^[9]

Electoral history

2020 Oregon State Representative, 17th district^[10]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jami Cate	26,398	69.2
	Democratic	Paige Hook	10,988	28.8
	Pacific Green	Timothy L Dehne	693	1.8
	Write-in		60	0.2
Total votes			38,139	100%

2022 Oregon State Representative, 11th district^[11]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jami Cate	24,892	74.5
	Democratic	Mary K Cooke	8,458	25.3
	Write-in		60	0.2
Total votes			33,410	100%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 11th district^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jami Cate	26,148	73.8
	Independent	Ivan Maluski	9,159	25.9
	Write-in		112	0.3
Total votes			35,419	100%

References

1. Swanson, Scott. "Rep. Cate reflects on first term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
2. "Representative Jami Cate Biography". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
3. "Cate wins GOP primary as Sword concedes race". The New Era. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
4. Martini, Pete. "Oregon primary: Cate leads crowded Republican field for House District 17". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
5. Gehrett, Les (November 4, 2020). "Cate dominates House District 17 race". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
6. "November 2022 Oregon elected officials results". KEZI 9 News. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
7. Era, The New. "Rep. Jamie Cate to run for re-election in District 11". The New Era. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
8. Swanson, Scott. "Cate enters her second term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
9. "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
10. "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
11. "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
12. "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.