Shelly Boshart Davis
Shelly Boshart Davis | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Olson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Geoff |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Albany, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Oregon State University |
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Shelly Boshart Davis (born January 8, 1980) is an Oregon Republican politician and small business-owner. She serves in the Oregon House of Representatives for District 15, representing parts of Linn and Benton counties, including the cities of Albany, Millersburg, and Tangent.[1]
Early life and career
Boshart Davis grew up in the Mid-Willamette Valley on her family's farm. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University. In 2018, Boshart Davis, with Macey Wessels, purchased Boshart Trucking from her parents.[2]
She serves on the Government Affairs Committee for the Albany Chamber of Commerce, and previously sat on the local United Way board. In 2016, she was appointed to the Linn County Budget Committee. She is involved with the Linn County Farm Bureau, Oregon Women for Agriculture, Oregon Trucking Association, and Oregon Seed Council. Nationally, she has served as president for the U.S. Forage Export Council, and she sits on the advisory committee for the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. Boshart Davis has been involved in agricultural education in the Mid-Valley area, sitting on the board for the nonprofit association, Oregon Aglink, and volunteering with three local schools through the Adopt-A-Farmer program.[3]
Political career
After Andy Olson announced he would not seek an 8th term as Representative from District 15 in the Oregon Legislature,[4] Boshart Davis announced she would be running to fill the vacancy with Olson's endorsement.[5] She ran an unopposed primary election campaign. In November 2018, Boshart Davis defeated Democrat, Jerred Taylor and Independent, Cynthia Hyatt to become the representative of House District 15.[6]
She assumed office on January 15, 2019, as an official member of the 80th Oregon Legislative Assembly. She serves on the House Committee on Business and Labor, House Committee on Agriculture and Land Use, and on the Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction.[7]
2025 Civil Rights lawsuit
In July 2025, a federal civil rights complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, Eugene Division, naming Shelly Boshart Davis among the defendants.[8]
According to the Albany Democrat-Herald, the lawsuit filed by Logan Martin Isaac names Boshart Davis as a defendant in a civil rights complaint alleging Boshart Davis acted under color of law to deprive him of First Amendment rights to assembly and speech.[9]
As of the latest publicly available court filings, the case remains pending.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Boshart Davis | 17,480 | 56.3 | |
| Democratic | Jerred Taylor | 11,991 | 38.6 | |
| Independent | Cynthia Hyatt | 1,539 | 5.0 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 31,050 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Boshart Davis | 23,481 | 59.7 | |
| Democratic | Miriam G Cummins | 15,747 | 40.1 | |
| Write-in | 90 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 39,318 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Boshart Davis | 19,995 | 60.0 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Watts | 13,300 | 39.9 | |
| Write-in | 35 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 33,330 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shelly Boshart Davis | 22,197 | 58.7 | |
| Democratic | Terrence Virnig | 15,566 | 41.2 | |
| Write-in | 43 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 37,806 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "Representative Shelly Boshart Davis Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- ^ "Boshart Trucking Company History". BOSSCOTrading, Boshart Trucking, PressCo. Boshart Trucking, Inc. and BOSSCO Trading LLC. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ "Shelly Boshart Davis". Shelly Boshart Davis. Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ Paul, Alex. "Rep. Andy Olson won't seek eighth House term". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ Paul, Alex. "Ag business owner to seek District 15 House seat". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on 2018-03-02. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ Paul, Alex. "Shelly Boshart Davis wins House District 15 seat". Albany Democrat Herald. Archived from the original on 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- ^ "Tracking Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis's activity in the Oregon Legislature". Your Government :: The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- ^ "Isaac v. Manning et al". Justia Dockets & Filings. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ Mann, Cody (July 10, 2025). "Albany veteran banned from Boshart Davis' office, sues". Albany Democrat Herald. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "November 6, 2018, General Election Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 3, 2020, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.