James Hieb
James Hieb is an American politician who is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 51st district. Biography 
Hieb was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours in the Iraq War as an Infantryman and fought in Operation Phantom Fury. Hieb serves as Director at Building Blocks Early Learning Center. He also serves on the Canby Housing Needs Committee. Hieb is Vice Chair of the Canby Planning Commission and Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #6057. He is also a member of the American Legion. Hieb was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Career

Canby City Council election 
Hieb ran unsuccessfully for Canby City Council in 2020. He received 5th place out of 6 candidates. Oregon House of Representatives 
Hieb was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in District 39 by the Clackamas and Marion County Commissions to replace Christine Drazan, who resigned to run for Governor. Hieb ran for election to a full term, defeating educator Dr. Lisa Davidson in the primary and adult care worker Walt Trandum in the general election. In 2023, due to redistricting after the 2020 United States census, Hieb was redistricted to the 51st district. Committees 

 House Interim Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services
 House Interim Committee On Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans

Controversies

Criminal history 
Hieb has a history of various petty charges including trespassing, DUII, eluding a police officer, disorderly conduct, and various vehicle and traffic violations. Proud Boys march 
In 2021 video emerged of Hieb using pepper spray, while filming for the Young Republicans of Oregon a clash between the Rose City Democratic Socialists Of America , Rose City Antifa, American Flag wavers, Cops Northwest, militiamen, and the Far Right group, the Proud Boys, during a political demonstration in Portland, Oregon. Arrest 
On August 17, 2022 at the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo Hieb was arrested while intoxicated and carrying a concealed loaded handgun. Police were called for a confrontation with a woman who had asked him to put out a cigarette. Electoral history

2022

References

Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Republican Party members of the Oregon House of Representatives
21st-century American politicians
Place of birth missing (living people)
People from Clackamas County, Oregon