Andy Olson (born November 6, 1952) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.

He earned an Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement from Chemeketa Community College and a BA in Human Resources Management from George Fox University.

[1][2] Olson continues to teach public safety with a focus on leadership and character at Linn–Benton Community College.

[1][2] In 2004, incumbent Republican Betsy Close announced that she would not seek re-election in district 15, while simultaneously endorsing Olson as her successor.

[3] Olson defeated Democrat Wes Price to win election in November[4] and has since been re-elected six times.