Representative Mark Owens

Mark Owens is a Republican state representative for Oregon's House District 60, which includes all of Baker, Grant, Harney, Lake, and Malheur Counties, and parts of Deschutes County. He is a farmer, small business owner, Crane School Board member, and former Harney County Commissioner, appointed to the House in January 2020.

Mark Owens grew up in Boring, Oregon, but spent summers as a teenager working on a ranch in Harney County, later moving there permanently. He owns and operates an alfalfa farm and custom haying business in Harney County, and has lived in Eastern Oregon for over 30 years. Prior to his legislative role, he served as a Harney County Commissioner, focusing on sustaining local agriculture, economic development, and natural resource use. Notable positions include Co-Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water during the 2025 session, and service on committees addressing climate, energy, environment, and natural resources subcommittees. He was elected in the 2024 Oregon State Representative race for District 60. Owens is married with children, enjoys family travel, fishing, and supporting his kids' activities.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records.

Political Experience:

- Appointed to Oregon House District 60 on January 21, 2020, replacing Lynn Findley.

- Former Harney County Commissioner.

- Current Crane School Board member.

- Committee roles: Co-Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water ; member of House Committee on Climate, Energy, and Environment; Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources.