About Betsy Close
Born 1950. Betsy Close is an American politician.
Betsy L. Close (born May 4, 1950) is a Republican politician who served in the Oregon State Senate. Close was sworn into office in October 2012, replacing Frank Morse, who retired before his term ended. Prior to serving as Senator, Close served four terms as state representative and taught in Albany, Oregon, and Washington state. In the November 2014 election, Close was defeated by Democrat Sara Gelser.
Close was the Republican nominee in the 2004 Oregon Secretary of State election, but lost to Democrat Bill Bradbury.
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Who is Betsy Close?
American politician
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Betsy Close was born on 4 May 1950 in Shelton.
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Betsy Close is a politician.
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Betsy Close is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betsy Close. https://biography.guide/betsy-close/
MLA: "Betsy Close." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betsy-close/.
Chicago: "Betsy Close." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betsy-close/.
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