Matthew A. Wand is an American attorney and Republican politician who was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2011 until 2013. He represented the 49th District which covers all or part of the cities of Troutdale, Gresham, Fairview, and Wood Village. Prior to his term in the legislature, he served on the Troutdale City Council from 2008 until 2011.[1]
Matt Wand | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Kahl |
| Succeeded by | Chris Gorsek |
| Member of the Troutdale City Council | |
| In office 2008–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gresham, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Troutdale, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Portland State University |
Wand was elected to the legislature in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Nick Kahl, receiving 8,967 votes (53%) to Kahl's 7,857 votes (47%).[2][3] He was defeated in his bid for reelection in 2012, receiving 9,602 votes (46%) to Chris Gorsek's 11,459 votes (54%).[4][5]
Wand was criticized in 2012 for operating a Twitter account in which he followed several Playboy Playmates as well as other female actors and models. He then proceeded to take the account down.[6]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Wand | 8,967 | 53.1 | |
| Democratic | Nick Kahl | 7,857 | 46.5 | |
| Write-in | 74 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 16,898 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Gorsek | 11,459 | 54.2 | |
| Republican | Matthew Wand | 9,602 | 45.4 | |
| Write-in | 75 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 21,136 | 100% | ||