Nick Kahl (politician)
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Minnis |
| Succeeded by | Matt Wand |
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| Born | April 11, 1977 Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jenny Smith |
Nicholas Kahl is an attorney and Democratic politician from Oregon. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011. He is a practicing lawyer in Portland, Oregon.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Kahl was born in East Multnomah County, Oregon and [3] raised in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from David Douglas High School and attended Mt. Hood Community College. He graduated from Portland State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.[citation needed][4]
At the time of his election to the Oregon Legislature, he was a second-year student at Lewis & Clark Law School.[5] He graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2009.[6]
Political career
[edit]Kahl worked as staff assistant for Multnomah County Commissioner chair Jeff Cogen.
In the 2008 Oregon legislative elections, he was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 49 in Multnomah County, specifically the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village, and a portion of Gresham. Kahl was the East Portland representative and transportation committee co-chair.[7]
He ran for re-election in 2010 but was defeated by Republican Matt Wand.
Legal career
[edit]Kahl is a trial lawyer and owns a law practice in Portland, Oregon. His litigation practice focuses on catastrophic injury, toxic torts, race discrimination, consumer protection, class actions, and other complex litigation. He represents consumers, injured people, and small business owners.[8]
Nick Kahl is an adjunct law professor at Lewis and Clark Law School.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Nick Kahl | 11,726 | 56.0 | |
| Republican | John Nelse] | 9,093 | 43.5 | |
| Write-in | 106 | 0.5 | ||
| Total votes | 20,925 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Matthew Wand | 8,967 | 53.1 | |
| Democratic | Nick Kahl | 7,857 | 46.5 | |
| Write-in | 74 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 16,898 | 100% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.damorelaw.com/about-firm/attorneys/nick-kahl [dead link]
- ^ "Nick Kahl's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ http://www.damorelaw.com/about-firm/attorneys/nick-kahl [dead link]
- ^ "Nick Kahl leads in House District 49 race: Candidates both proud of hard campaign work". The Gresham Outlook. May 20, 2008.
- ^ "Kahl, Hughes Collect Big Campaign Checks". July 12, 2010. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ "Transportation Package: $840 Million for Roads". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ "Practice". Nick Kahl, Attorney at Law. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ "Nick Kahl". law.lclark.edu. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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