Eric Werner Reschke | |
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_in_2025_(cropped).jpg) Reschke in 2025 | |
| Member of theOregon House of Representatives from the55th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Vikki Breese-Iverson |
| Member of theOregon House of Representatives from the56th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gail Whitsett |
| Succeeded by | Emily McIntire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ginny Reschke |
| Residence(s) | Malin, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Oregon State University |
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Eric Werner Reschke (born 1965) is an American businessman andRepublican politician currently serving in theOregon House of Representatives. He represents the55th district, which covers parts ofJackson andKlamath counties, including parts ofKlamath Falls.
Reschke was born inLos Angeles, California (1965), grew up inBeaverton, Oregon and graduated fromSunset High School (1983). He graduated fromOregon State University (1988) with aBachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.[1] After graduation he worked forGeorgia-Pacific,Tektronix, andXerox in the Portland metropolitan area before moving to Klamath County in 2001.[2]
Reschke was a board member of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce from 2012 until 2016 and was elected to the Oregon State House in2016. In the election, he earned 48.77% of the vote, defeating Democratic candidate (and former Klamath County Commissioner) Al Switzer and non-affiliated candidate Jonah Hakanson.[3][4][5] In 2018 Reschke was reelected earning 71.8[6]% of the vote over Democratic challenger Taylor Tupper.[6] In 2020 Reschke was re-elected earning 71.7% of the vote over Democratic challenger Faith Leith.[7]
On December 11, 2020, Reschke and 11 other state Republican officials signed a letter requestingOregon Attorney GeneralEllen Rosenblum join Texas and other states contesting the results of the2020 presidential election inTexas v. Pennsylvania. Rosenblum announced she had filed in behalf of the defense, and against Texas, the day prior.[8]
On a January 17, 2024National Association of Christian Lawmakers livestream with hostJason Rapert, Reschke said Christians "are the types of people you want in government making tough decisions at tough times. You don’t want a materialist. You don’t want an atheist. You don’t want a Muslim… You want somebody who understands what truth is, and understands the nature of man, the nature of government and the nature of God." He went on to say "we have a lot of people who are godless, unfortunately, leading the way, and it’s the blind leading the blind". TheFreedom From Religion Foundation objected to his comments in a letter fromAnnie Laurie Gaylor. ThePeople for the American Way'sRight Wing Watch objected to his comments, as didKayse Jama, a fellow member of the Oregon legislature who is Muslim.[9][10]
Reschke is married and has one son. The family attends Calvary Chapel Church in Klamath Falls.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Werner Reschke | 13,272 | 48.6 | |
| Democratic | Al Switzer | 10,983 | 40.3 | |
| Independent | Jonah Hakanson | 2,961 | 10.9 | |
| Write-in | 66 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 27,282 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Werner Reschke | 18,312 | 71.8 | |
| Democratic | Taylor Tupper | 7,130 | 27.9 | |
| Write-in | 68 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 25,510 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Werner Reschke | 23,604 | 72.6 | |
| Democratic | Faith N Leith | 8,859 | 27.2 | |
| Write-in | 55 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 32,518 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Werner Reschke | 24,371 | 68.7 | |
| Democratic | Brian Lepore | 11,041 | 31.1 | |
| Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 35,456 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | E Werner Reschke | 27,260 | 69.6 | |
| Democratic | James Williamson | 11,848 | 30.3 | |
| Write-in | 45 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 39,153 | 100% | ||