Arnie Roblan


Arnold L. "Arnie" Roblan is a former educator and a Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. He has served in the Oregon House of Representatives representing District 9, which spans the southern Oregon Coast, since 2005. He also served as co-speaker of the House for the 2011–2012 session along with Republican Bruce Hanna. He is currently a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing district 5.

Early life and career

Roblan is a former high school principal and math teacher. He attended the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. He has lived in Coos Bay since the early 1970s with his wife Arlene. They have three children.

Political career

Roblan was first elected to the House in 2004. In the 2009–2010 session, Roblan served as speaker pro tem.
Roblan chairs the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the Rural Policy Committee, and serves on the Education Committee.

Elections

Roblan defeated Lincoln City Councilman Dick Anderson in 2016 by 30,388 votes to 30,039, 48.2% to 47.7%.