Jessica Vega Pederson
2023 - Present
2027
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Jessica Vega Pederson is the chair of the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners in Oregon. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Pederson ran for re-election as chair of the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners in Oregon. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Vega Pederson is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 47 from 2013 to 2017. She previously served as Deputy Majority Whip. Vega Pederson did not seek re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2016.
Biography
Vega-Pederson earned her B.S. in Informational Systems Management and Philosophy from Loyola University, Chicago. Her professional experience includes working in the computer industry.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Multnomah County, Oregon (2022)
General election
General election for Multnomah County Commission Chair
Incumbent Jessica Vega Pederson defeated incumbent Sharon Meieran in the general election for Multnomah County Commission Chair on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Vega Pederson (Nonpartisan) | 54.0 | 164,914 |
 | Sharon Meieran (Nonpartisan) | 45.2 | 138,034 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 2,263 | ||
| Total votes: 305,211 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Multnomah County Commission Chair
The following candidates ran in the primary for Multnomah County Commission Chair on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Vega Pederson (Nonpartisan) | 41.9 | 77,529 |
| ✔ | | Sharon Meieran (Nonpartisan) | 18.2 | 33,651 |
| Sharia Mayfield (Nonpartisan) | 15.0 | 27,713 | ||
| Lori Stegmann (Nonpartisan) | 12.6 | 23,210 | ||
 | Bruce Broussard (Nonpartisan) | 7.0 | 12,895 | |
 | Joe Demers (Nonpartisan) | 5.2 | 9,544 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 290 | ||
| Total votes: 184,832 | |||
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Multnomah County, Oregon (2020)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Multnomah County Commission District 3
Incumbent Jessica Vega Pederson won election outright in the primary for Multnomah County Commission District 3 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Vega Pederson (Nonpartisan) | 98.4 | 37,244 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.6 | 596 | ||
| Total votes: 37,840 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shawn MacArthur (Nonpartisan)
- Clinton Kindle (Nonpartisan)
2016
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 8, 2016. Incumbent Jessica Vega Pederson (D) did not seek re-election.
Diego Hernandez defeated Michael Langley in the Oregon House of Representatives District 47 general election.[2][3]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Diego Hernandez |
67.09% | 14,323 | |
| Independent | Michael Langley | 32.91% | 7,025 | |
| Total Votes | 21,348 | |||
| Source: Oregon Secretary of State | ||||
Diego Hernandez defeated Gloria Ngezaho in the Oregon House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Oregon House of Representatives, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Diego Hernandez |
70.33% | 4,616 | |
| Democratic | Gloria Ngezaho | 29.67% | 1,947 | |
| Total Votes | 6,563 | |||
2014
Elections for the Oregon House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Jessica Vega Pederson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. She also ran on the Working Families Party ticket. Vega Pederson was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
Endorsements
In 2014, Vega Pederson's endorsements included the following:[9]
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2012
Pederson won election in the 2012 election for Oregon House District 47. Pederson advanced past the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Maggie Nelson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jessica Vega Pederson |
65.2% | 12,662 | |
| Republican | Maggie Nelson | 34.8% | 6,773 | |
| Total Votes | 19,435 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jessica Vega Pederson |
48.6% | 2,282 |
| Thuy Tran | 40.6% | 1,907 |
| Andrew Haynes | 10.7% | 504 |
| Total Votes | 4,693 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2014
Vega Pederson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]
Investing in Oregon's Economy
- Excerpt: "Promote investment in businesses that drive our economy: manufacturing, high-tech, natural resources and clean technology."
Prioritizing a Quality Education for Our Children
- Excerpt: "Ensure stable funding for education from early childhood to post-secondary."
Committing to Equity for All Oregonians
- Excerpt: "Defend the social services and programs that are especially needed by seniors, children and people with disabilities."
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
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2016
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In 2016, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through March 3.
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2015
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In 2015, the 78th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through July 6.
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2014
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In 2014, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the 77th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to July 9.
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vega Pederson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Tax Credits, Co-Vice Chair |
| • Energy and Environment, Chair |
| • Revenue, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Pederson served on the following committees:
| Oregon committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Consumer Protection and Government Efficiency |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Revenue |
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Multnomah County Commission Chair |
Officeholder Multnomah County Commission Chair |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Vega Pederson," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election official results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Abstract of Votes President," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official Results - May 20, 2014 Primary Election," accessed July 8, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing," accessed March 17, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official general election results for 2014," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ jvp4rep.com, "Supporters," accessed August 29, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings for the House," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon State House Official Primary Results for 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Official General Results for 2012," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ jvp4rep.com, "Priorities," accessed August 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Deborah Kafoury |
Multnomah County Commission Chair 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jefferson Smith (D) |
Oregon House of Representatives District 47 2013-2017 |
Succeeded by Diego Hernandez (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Multnomah County Commission District 3 -2023 |
Succeeded by Diane Rosenbaum |
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