Gary George (Oregon politician)

Gary Lawrence George (November 17, 1943 – June 19, 2021)^[1] was a Republican politician from Oregon. He served in the Oregon State Senate from 1997 to 2009, representing District 12.

Gary George
Member of the Oregon Senate from the 12th district
In office 1997–2009
Preceded by	Stan Bunn
Personal details
Born	(1943-11-17)November 17, 1943 Dos Palos, California, U.S.
Died	June 19, 2021(2021-06-19) (aged 77) Newberg, Oregon, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Katherine McGann ​ (m. 1964)​
Children	5, including Larry George
Residence(s)	Newberg, Oregon, U.S.
Occupation	hazelnut farmer

George and his wife, Kathy, owned a hazelnut farm, processing plant and a Christmas tree farm outside Newberg. They had five children, including politician Larry George.^[2]

George ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in 1990, but lost. He was first elected to the Oregon Senate in 1996.

In 2008, George and Representative Kim Thatcher led an unsuccessful effort to repeal gay rights legislation passed by the 2007 legislature.^[3]