Brian Stout

American politician
Brian Stout
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 31st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byBrad Witt
Personal details
BornDallas, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNancy Stout
Children2[1]
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Brian Stout is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st district.[2] Stout was elected in 2022 and has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2024.[3]

Early life and education

Stout was born in Dallas, Texas. After moving to Oregon, he attended Hillsboro High School, graduating in 1986. He studied graphic design at Portland State University.[2]

Legislative career

Oregon House of Representatives

Stout was the 2020 Republican nominee to represent the 31st district in the Oregon House of Representatives. He lost the general election to incumbent Brad Witt by 511 votes.[4]

Stout ran for the same seat in 2022, defeating the Democratic nominee, Anthony Sorace.[5] Stout was sworn in on January 9, 2023. He served on the Committee on Business and Labor and the Committee on Economic Development and Small Businesses.[6]

Sexual abuse allegation

On November 7, 2022, a Columbia County Circuit Court judge granted a five-year protective order against Brian Stout when a woman filed a petition alleging sexual abuse.[7]

On January 16, 2023, Stout was removed from his committee assignments.[6]

On April 28, 2023, after a three-day hearing, the Columbia County Circuit Court judge ruled against Stout's request to dismiss the restraining order.[8]

On May 9, 2023, House Speaker Dan Rayfield called on Stout to resign saying, "He can make the decisions on how he wants to operate in this world and whether he chooses to stay or not, and allow the voters to make the ultimate decision in two years if he chooses to run."[9]

On February 8, 2024, Stout announced that he would not be running for re-election. He endorsed Darcey Edwards in the 2024 election.[3]

Personal life

Stout has been married to his wife Nancy for over 30 years. They have two daughters and one grandson.[2]

Election history

2020 Oregon House of Representatives 31st district Republican primary [10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Stout 6,056 86.6
Republican William Spencer 879 12.6
Republican Write-in 61 0.9
Total votes 6,996 100.0
2020 Oregon House of Representatives 31st district election[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Witt (incumbent) 21,536 50.5
Republican Brian Stout 21,025 49.3
Write-in 59 0.1
Total votes 42,620 100.0
2022 Oregon House of Representatives 31st district Republican primary [12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Stout 4,756 63.3
Republican Drew Layda 2,720 36.2
Republican Write-in 36 0.5
Total votes 7,512 100.0
2022 Oregon House of Representatives 31st district election[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Stout 19,666 59.2
Democratic Anthony Sorace 13,492 40.6
Write-in 75 0.2
Total votes 33,233 100.0

References

  1. ^ "About Brian".
  2. ^ a b c "Representative Brian Stout Home Page".
  3. ^ a b Shumway, Julia (February 9, 2023). "Banks real estate agent files for Oregon House seat". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  6. ^ a b Shumway, Julia (January 18, 2023). "Oregon Republican representative accused of sexual abuse stripped of committees". Raw Story. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Effinger, Anthony (December 2, 2022). "Judge Grants Restraining Order-Against State Rep-elect Brian Stout After Allegations of Sexual Assault/". Willamette Week. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Biggers, Aurora (May 12, 2023). "Columbia County judge says Stout was 'not credible' in restraining order hearing". Columbia County Spotlight. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  9. ^ Shumway, Julia (May 9, 2023). "Oregon House Speaker Rayfield says Stout should resign after judge upholds restraining order". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "May 19, 2020, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  12. ^ "May 17, 2022, Primary Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. p. 33. Retrieved 26 April 2023.

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