Background
Close, Betsy L. was born on May 4, 1950 in Shelton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Close, Betsy L. was born on May 4, 1950 in Shelton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Bachelor, Washington State University, 1972. Bachelor, Central Washington University, 1974. Master of Science, Oregon State University, 1978.
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 October 2013 she announced she would run for a full term.
In the November 2014 election, Close was defeated by Democrat Sara Gelser.
Oregon Republican Party, Republican Party.
Chair Benton County Republican Party, 1996—1998. Board directors Palestine Rural Fire, since 1997.
Married Chris Close; 4 children.