| Jason Atkinson |
Article Index for Jason |
Website Links For Jason |
Information AboutJason Atkinson |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT JASON ATKINSON | |
| oregon state senators | |
| oregon politician stubs | |
| living people | |
| 1970 births | |
| willamette university alumni | |
|
Jason Atkinson (born November 6 , 1970 , Sacramento California ) is a Republican politician in the State of Oregon . Atkinson earned a Bachelors Degree from Southern Oregon University in 1992 and a MBA from Willamette University in 1997 . Atkinson is the founder of several entrepreneurial ventures, including Allmand Tree Creative. He also hosts a local radio talk show in Medford . In 1998 , Atkinson began his public service career as a State Represenative in the Oregon Legislature . In 2000 , he became a State Senator for District 2. In the State Senate he has served as Deputy Majority Leader, Majority Whip and Committee Chair. Atkinson and his wife Stephanie live in Jacksonville with their son, Perry. The Atkinsons are are of the Presbyterian faith. Currently, Atkinson is currently running for the Republican nomination for Governor Of Oregon in 2006 . His Republican opponents in the primary race are Kevin Mannix and Ron Saxton . Atkinson emerged as a serious contender for the Republican nomination following his strong second-place showing in the annual Dorchester Straw Poll of Oregon Republican delegates, nearly tied for first place and far ahead of early front-runner and 2002 nominee Kevin Mannix , who placed a distant third. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
|
|