Quick Facts
Biography
James Hieb is an American politician who is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 51st district.
Biography
Hieb was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours in the Iraq War as an Infantryman and fought in Operation Phantom Fury.
Hieb serves as Director at Building Blocks Early Learning Center. He also serves on the Canby Housing Needs Committee.
Hieb is Vice Chair of the Canby Planning Commission and Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #6057. He is also a member of the American Legion.
Hieb was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Career
Canby City Council election
Hieb ran unsuccessfully for Canby City Council in 2020. He received 5th place out of 6 candidates.
Oregon House of Representatives
Hieb was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in District 39 by the Clackamas and Marion County Commissions to replace Christine Drazan, who resigned to run for Governor. Hieb ran for election to a full term, defeating educator Dr. Lisa Davidson in the primary and adult care worker Walt Trandum in the general election.
In 2023, due to redistricting after the 2020 United States census, Hieb was redistricted to the 51st district.
Committees
- House Interim Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services
- House Interim Committee On Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
Controversies
Criminal history
Hieb has a history of various petty charges including trespassing, DUII, eluding a police officer, disorderly conduct, and various vehicle and traffic violations.
Proud Boys march
In 2021 video emerged of Hieb using pepper spray, while filming for the Young Republicans of Oregon a clash between the Rose City Democratic Socialists Of America , Rose City Antifa, American Flag wavers, Cops Northwest, militiamen, and the Far Right group, the Proud Boys, during a political demonstration in Portland, Oregon.
Arrest
On August 17, 2022 at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo Hieb was arrested while intoxicated and carrying a concealed loaded handgun. Police were called for a confrontation with a woman who had asked him to put out a cigarette.
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Hieb (incumbent) | 23,471 | 66.02 | |
| Democratic | Walt Trandum | 11,968 | 33.66 | |
| Write-in | 113 | 0.32 | ||
| Total votes | 35,552 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Heib | 5,292 | 60.30 | |
| Republican | Lisa Davidson | 3,445 | 39.25 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 39 | 0.45 | |
| Total votes | 8,776 | 100.00% | ||