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Summary

Biographical

Family:

Education

• University of Oregon - MA, public administration and gerontology (1977)

• Tufts University - BA, economics and political science (1965-1969)

• Needham (Mass.) High School - Diploma (1965)

Office History

Election Results

• 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 51.52%

  Democrat
  Aleksander Reed Skarlatos (Alek), 46.20%

  Republican
  Daniel Hoffay, 2.16%

  Green

• 2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 56.00%

  Democrat
  Arthur Brouhard Robinson (Art), 41.00%

  Republican
  Mike Beilstein, 2.00%

  Green
  Richard Jacobson, 1.00%

  Libertarian

• 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 55.49%

  Democrat, Independence Party, Progressive, Working Families
  Arthur Brouhard Robinson (Art), 39.68%

  Republican, Constitution
  Mike Beilstein, 3.07%

  Green
  Gil Guthrie, 1.64%

  Libertarian

• 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 58.55%

  Democrat
  Art Robinson, 37.57%

  Republican
  Mike Beilstein, 2.21%

  Green
  David L Chester, 1.51%

  Libertarian

• 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 59.11%

  Democrat
  Art Robinson, 39.03%

  Republican
  Chuck Huntting, 1.72%

  Libertarian

• 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 54.49%

  Democrat
  Arthur Brouhard Robinson (Art), 43.58%

  Republican
  Mike Beilstein, 1.75%

  Green

• 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 82.34%

  Democrat
  Jaynee Germond, 12.91%

  Constitution
  Mike Beilstein, 3.94%

  Green

• 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 62.23%

  Democrat
  Jim Feldkamp, 37.59%

  Republican

• 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 60.98%

  Democrat
  Jim Feldkamp, 37.58%

  Republican

• 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 63.82%

  Democrat
  Liz Vanleeuwen, 34.36%

  Republican
  Chris Bigelow, 1.75%

  Libertarian

• 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 68.03%

  Democrat
  John Lindsey, 30.56%

  Republican
  David Duemler, 1.27%

  Socialist

• 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 70.12%

  Democrat
  Steve J Webb, 28.55%

  Republican
  Karl G Sorg, 1.20%

  Socialist

• 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 65.69%

  Democrat
  John D Newkirk, 28.40%

  Republican
  Tonie Nathan, 1.82%

  Libertarian
  Other, 1.62%

  Non-designated
  William Bill Bonville, 1.47%

  Reform Party

• 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 66.76%

  Democrat
  John D Newkirk, 33.15%

  Republican

• 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 71.38%

  Democrat
  Richard L Schulz, 28.55%

  Republican

• 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 85.82%

  Democrat
  Tonie Nathan, 13.96%

  Libertarian

• 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 71.97%

  Democrat
  Jim Howard, 28.01%

  Republican

• 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)

  4th Congressional District of Oregon
  Peter Anthony DeFazio, 54.05%

  Democrat
  Bruce Long, 45.92%

  Republican

Employment History

• Peter DeFazio and Associates LLC (Jan. 2023-)

  Principal

• Rep. Jim Weaver (D-OR) (1977-1982)

  Aide

Associated Organizations

• DeFazio for Senate (Oregon)

• DeFazio for Congress (Oregon)

• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.)

  Ex Officio Member, Board of Trustees

• Progressive Americans for Democracy

• Lane County (Ore.) Commission (1985-1986)

  Chair

• Lane County (Ore.) Commission (1983-1986)

  Commissioner

Awards

• Wayne Morse Integrity in Politics Award (Wayne Morse Historical Park Corp.) (Sept. 2021)

• Port Person of the Year (American Association of Port Authorities) (March 2021)

• Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)

• Policymaker Leader Award (Goodwill Industries International Inc.) (April 5, 2019)

• Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (Jan. 2019)

• Distinguished Travel Champion Award (U.S. Travel Association) (2019)

• Freedom to Fly Award (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) (March 2018)

• Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)

• Railroad Achievement Award (Association of American Railroads) (Aug. 2017)

• Distinguished Community Health Advocate Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)

• Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (Oct. 2016)

• Outstanding National Service Advocacy Award (Voices for National Service) (2014)

• Rail Leadership Award (American Passenger Rail Coalition) (June 2006)

Military History

• U.S. Air Force Reserve (1967-1971)

Activities and Interests

• Hobbies: reading, cycling, hiking, homebrewing
  

Official Signature

Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• Peter DeFazio and Associates LLC (2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• American Trucking Associations Inc.
• Association of Flight Attendants-CWA
• Dawn Project Inc.
• Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Privately Financed Travel

12 trips taken between 2000 - 2016 costing $40,051

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Congressional Staff

Caught Our Eye

• Democrats lead the House in 2021 office spending

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 14, 2022
  Democrats led the House in 2021 office spending, according to LegiStorm data. read more

• Vegas trips lead to new job for Dem tech policy aide

  Posted by Nate Hoffman on Oct. 29, 2014
  As a congressional aide, Michael Hayes traveled to the glitzy Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas twice courtesy of the Consumer Electronics Association. He apparently liked it so much that he has now gone to work for them. read more

• Lawmakers held fewer town hall meetings during recess

  Posted by LegiStorm on Sept. 2, 2014
  Many legislators have filled their August recess with town hall meetings, but the number is still far below what it was this time last year. read more

• "Kissing Congressman" tops town hall list as he embraces constituents, not staffers

  Posted by LegiStorm on Aug. 18, 2014
  The member of Congress caught by a security camera kissing a staffer is instead embracing his constituents this August, topping a list of members throwing town hall events this recess.Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.) has scheduled 23 town hall-style events so far this month, four more than the second-leading member, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.). read more

• Posted by Garrett Snedeker on Aug. 23, 2012
  Even as the U.S. Postal Service's financial woes mount, a union representing postal workers paid several thousand dollars to host members of Congress at its 100th anniversary convention recently.  read more