Brian Stout

Brian Stout is an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 31st district from 2023 until 2025. Stout was elected in 2022 and announced that he would not run for re-election in 2024.

Early life and education Stout was born in Dallas, Texas. After moving to Oregon, he attended Hillsboro High School, graduating in 1986. He studied graphic design at Portland State University.

Stout ran for the same seat in 2022, defeating the Democratic nominee, Anthony Sorace. Stout was sworn in on January 9, 2023. He served on the Committee on Business and Labor and the Committee on Economic Development and Small Businesses.

On January 16, 2023, Stout was removed from his committee assignments.

On April 28, 2023, after a three-day hearing, the Columbia County Circuit Court judge ruled against Stout's request to dismiss the restraining order.

On May 9, 2023, House Speaker Dan Rayfield called on Stout to resign saying, "He can make the decisions on how he wants to operate in this world and whether he chooses to stay or not, and allow the voters to make the ultimate decision in two years if he chooses to run."

On February 8, 2024, Stout announced that he would not be running for re-election. He endorsed Darcey Edwards in the 2024 election.