Vikki Breese-Iverson

Vikki Breese-Iverson (born 1973/1974)[1] is an American politician and businesswoman serving 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 byChristine Drazan
Succeeded byJeff Helfrich
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Assumed office
August 8, 2019
Preceded byMike McLane
Personal details
Born
Vikki Breese

1973 or 1974 (age 48–49)
Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2
EducationCentral Oregon Community College
Oregon State University (BA)

Early life

Breese-Iverson grew up in Central Oregon and graduated from Crook County High School in 1992.[3]

Career

Breese-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]

Personal life

She married Bryan Iverson in 2005 in Prineville. They own a ranch and have two sons.[3]

References
  1. Wong, Peter (November 30, 2021). "Prineville Member Tapped as New GOP Leader in Oregon House". Pamplin Media Group. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  2. "Representative Vikki Breese Iverson Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov.
  3. sources, KTVZ COM news (August 13, 2019). "Breese-Iverson sworn in as new state representative". KTVZ.
  4. Warner, Gary (August 8, 2019). "Vikki Breese-Iverson selected as new state representative". The Bulletin.
  5. Warner, Gary (August 13, 2019). "New House representative from Crook County sworn in". The Bulletin.
  6. "Oregon House of Representatives District 55". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  7. VanderHart, Dirk (30 November 2021). "Oregon House Republicans have a new leader". OPB. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  8. 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. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  9. Lerten, Barney (November 30, 2021). "Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role". KTVZ. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  10. "Oregon House Republicans tap Rep. Jeff Helfrich as new minority leader". opb. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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