Arnold L. "Arnie" Roblan (born April 8, 1948) is an American former educator and a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 9th district, which spans the southern Oregon Coast. He also served as co-speaker of the House for the 2011–2012 session along with Republican Bruce Hanna. He served as a member of the Oregon State Senate from 2013 to 2021.

Early life and education

Roblan was born in Port Angeles, Washington. He attended the University of Washington and the University of Oregon.

Career

Roblan is a former high school principal and math teacher. Roblan was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2004. In the 2009–2010 session, Roblan served as speaker pro tem. Roblan chaired the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Rural Policy Committee. He was a member of the Education Committee.

In 2016, Roblan defeated then Lincoln City Councilman Dick Anderson, a Republican, by 30,388 votes to 30,039, 48.2% to 47.7%.

Roblan did not seek re-election in 2020. Anderson ran again and defeated former Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, a Democrat, 49.4% to 46.5%.

Personal life

He has lived in Coos Bay since the early-1970s with his wife Arlene. They have three children.

With Rep. Nick Kahl

Electoral history

2004 Oregon State Representative, 9th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan15,02351.1
RepublicanSusan Massey14,32048.7
Write-in670.2
Total votes29,410100%
2006 Oregon State Representative, 9th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan13,34057.6
RepublicanAl Pearn9,79342.3
Write-in320.1
Total votes23,165100%
2008 Oregon State Representative, 9th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan15,44457.4
RepublicanAl Pearn11,36542.3
Write-in860.3
Total votes26,895100%
2010 Oregon State Representative, 9th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan12,09452.7
RepublicanR Scott Roberts10,82447.2
Write-in370.2
Total votes22,955100%
2012 Oregon State Senator, 5th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan30,34354.8
RepublicanScott Roberts24,97945.1
Write-in920.2
Total votes55,414100%
2016 Oregon State Senator, 5th district
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticArnie Roblan30,38848.2
RepublicanDick Anderson30,03947.6
LibertarianDan Souza2,5684.1
Write-in990.2
Total votes63,094100%

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