Boyd R. Overhulse
Boyd Richey Overhulse (July 30, 1909 – January 2, 1966) was an American politician and attorney from Oregon. He served three terms in the Oregon House of Representatives followed by two terms in the Oregon State Senate. A conservative Democrat from a rural district, Overhulse was known for his ability to work with Republicans as well as fellow Democrats in the state legislature. He was elected President of the Oregon Senate eleven days after taking his seat in the state senate, the first Democrat elected to that position in 79 years.
Boyd R. Overhulse | |
|---|---|
| 41st President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1957–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Elmo Smith |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Pearson |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 17th and 19th district | |
| In office 1957–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Harry D. Boivin |
| Succeeded by | Gordon W. McKay |
| Constituency | Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and Lake counties |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 26th and 25th district | |
| In office 1951–1956 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Morse |
| Succeeded by | Ben Evick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1909 Warner, South Dakota |
| Died | January 2, 1966 (aged 56) Culver, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
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