Virgle Osborne

Virgle J. Osborne is an American Republican politician currently serving the 2nd district in the Oregon House of Representatives. The district includes Roseburg, Sutherlin, Glide, Myrtle Creek and others. He was elected to this position on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 election against Democratic opponent Rainey S. Lambert and Constitution opponent Edward Remfroe.

Early life and business career Osborne was born in Roseburg, Oregon and raised in Winston, Oregon. After attending Umpqua Community College, he moved to Santa Cruz, California to pursue a career in sales, though he returned to Oregon in 1995. He also founded Champagne Creek Ranch, a nonprofit organization.

Political career Osborne served on the Winston Planning Commission. He then served as the Douglas County Planning Commission chairman until he announced his Oregon House of Representatives candidacy in June 2021. In the 2022 election, Osborne won a seat representing the 2nd district, defeating Democratic nominee Kevin Bell with 70 percent of the vote.

Committees

He serves on three committees in the legislature:

House Committee On Economic Development House Committee On Business and Labor House Committee On Climate, Energy, and Environment

Political positions Immigration Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Osborne signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.

Transportation Osborne has expressed opposition to funding public transport like Portland's TriMet, citing poor conditions and results despite current levels of funding.

Electoral history