Ben Musa

Ben Musa
State Senator Ben Musa, 1963
44th President of the Oregon State Senate
In office
1963–1964
Preceded byHarry D. Boivin
Succeeded byHarry D. Boivin
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 16th and 18th district
In office
1949–1952
1957–1968
Preceded byPeter J. Stadelman
John P. Hounsell
Succeeded byJohn P. Hounsell
Kenneth A. Jernstedt
ConstituencyHood River and Wasco (1949–1952); Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler (1957–1968)
Personal details
Born(1905-08-20)20 August 1905
Boring, Oregon, U.S.
Died19 May 1974(1974-05-19) (aged 68)
The Dalles, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKatherine Musa
ProfessionCertified Public Accountant

Benjamin M. Musa (20 August 1905 – 19 May 1974) was an American politician who served four terms in the Oregon State Senate between 1949 and 1968, including serving as President of the Oregon Senate during the 1963–1964 legislative term. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant), he was a conservative Democrat from a rural district, known for his ability to work with Republicans as well as fellow Democrats in the state senate. Musa ran for governor in 1966, but lost the Democratic primary to Robert W. Straub.