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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Aug. 21 ... Family of firefighter who died in crash sues for $5 million ... 'Doc' to all ... Emergency services, Aug. 21 ... Family of firefighter who died in crash sues for $5 million ... 'Doc' to all ... SENATE VACANCY Alan DeBoer to seek GOP nomination for Bates' seat Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM Updated Aug 20, 2016 at 5:22 PM Posted Aug. 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM Updated Aug 20, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Social News Former Ashland mayor Alan DeBoer will seek the Republican nomination for the state Senate seat left vacant by the death of Alan Bates. Dave Dotterrer, who ran twice against Bates and had been considering another run, decided not to put his name forward. Jackson County Republican Party Chairman Ken Fawcett confirmed Saturday that DeBoer is seeking the nomination. DeBoer could not be reached for comment. Dotterrer, a retired Marine Corps officer who worked for Rep. Dennis Richardson, said Saturday that after running twice, it was time for someone else to have a chance. Also, Dotterrer said, he has made commitments to various boards and organizations that he feels obligated to fulfill. Jackson County Republicans will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Inn at the Commons to choose a nominee for the Senate District 3 seat. The meeting will be open to the public. DeBoer is the nominee for the House District 5 seat now held by Peter Buckley, who is not seeking re-election. If DeBoer is nominated in the Senate race, the party will need to find another nominee to run against Democratic nominee Pam Marsh for Buckley's seat. Fawcett said Saturday that if DeBoer is the Senate nominee, the party likely will hold a second convention to select a House nominee. Fawcett said DeBoer is the only candidate to express interest in the Senate race at this point, but it's possible others could step forward before Tuesday. DeBoer, 65, longtime owner of Town and Country Chevrolet, is a lifelong resident of Ashland. He spent four years as mayor and two years on the City Council. He has been active in several community organizations, including the Mt. Ashland Association, the Southern Oregon Historical Society, the YMCA and Ashland Community Hospital. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM Updated Aug 20, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501