Gail Whitsett

Gail Whitsett is a former member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 56 including Klamath Falls and surrounding sections of southern Klamath County and southern Lake County, Oregon.^[1] She is married to Doug Whitsett, a veterinarian who formerly served as a member of the Oregon State Senate. Gail was his chief of staff before being elected to office. The couple owns farmland in the Klamath Basin where they raise horses. They have been involved in policy negotiations over water issues.

Gail Whitsett
Whitsett in 2015
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 56th district
In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Preceded by	Bill Garrard
Succeeded by	E. Werner Reschke
Personal details
Political party	Republican

Whitsett won the 2012 Republican nomination over Tracey Liskey. Whitsett opposes the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement and the precedent it establishes for removing dams.^[2] She served on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Environment Committee and Human Services and Housing Committee.^[3][4] She is a geologist with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Oregon State University.^[2]

Electoral history

2012 Oregon State Representative, 56th district^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Gail Whitsett	18,987	96.8
	Write-in		630	3.2
Total votes			19,617	100%

2014 Oregon State Representative, 56th district^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Gail D Whitsett	16,252	97.2
	Write-in		462	2.8
Total votes			16,714	100%