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Jami Cate
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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.
Key Information
First elected to the legislature in 2020, she previously represented the 17th district, and assumed office in January 2021.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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]
In July 2025, Cate declared her candidacy for Oregon's 6th Senate district in 2026.[9]
Political positions
[edit]Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Cate signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[10]
Electoral history
[edit]| 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% | ||
| 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% | ||
| 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
[edit]- ^ Swanson, Scott. "Rep. Cate reflects on first term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Representative Jami Cate Biography". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Cate wins GOP primary as Sword concedes race". The New Era. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Martini, Pete. "Oregon primary: Cate leads crowded Republican field for House District 17". Statesman Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Gehrett, Les (November 4, 2020). "Cate dominates House District 17 race". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "November 2022 Oregon elected officials results". KEZI 9 News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Era, The New. "Rep. Jamie Cate to run for re-election in District 11". The New Era. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Swanson, Scott. "Cate enters her second term in House | Lebanon Local". Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Shumway, Julia (July 16, 2025). "Oregon representative announces run for state Senate". OregonLive. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ^ "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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