Wright grew up in
Lorane, Oregon after moving there from California at 10. He went to
Crow High School and
Western Oregon University and got a
Bachelor's Degree in Education there in 1972. Boomer worked at
Siuslaw Middle School,
Rhododendron Elementary, and
Siuslaw Primary. He also became superintendent of
Mapleton School District. He retired in 2002. Wright had 4 children, 2 with his first wife and 2 with his second. His first wife, Andrea died in 1991 due to a
brain tumor. Wright first won office in 2020 after the retirement of
Caddy McKeown from the
Oregon House of Representatives. In January 2026, Wright announced his retirement from the legislature at the end of his term ending on December 31, 2026. He endorsed Oregon House Republican's legislative director, Claire Lynn, for his seat. ==Electoral history==