Khanh Pham

Khanh Pham (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing District 23. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Pham (Democratic Party, Oregon Working Families Party) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 23. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Biography

Khanh Pham was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pham earned a B.A. in sociology/anthropology and political economy from Lewis & Clark College in 2001 and a master's degree in urban studies from Portland State University in 2018.^[1]

Pham's career experience includes working as the director of alliances for OPAL Environmental Justice, the manager of immigrant organizing and environmental justice manager for the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), a Ph.D. researcher with Portland State University, an associate director of the National Radio Project "Making Contact," the family advocate/dev associate for Refugee Transitions, a development associate with Hesperian Health Guides, and a development associate with the Global Fund for Women. She has served as vice-chair of the Multnomah County Advisory Committee on Sustainability and Innovation, with the Portland Clean Energy Fund Executive Committee, and with the Jade District Steering Committee.^[1]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Pham was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Pham was assigned to the following committees:

House Energy and Environment Committee
House Redistricting Committee
Revenue Committee, Vice chair
Joint Tax Expenditures Committee, Co-vice chair

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Oregon State Senate District 23

Khanh Pham won election in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Khanh Pham (D / Oregon Working Families Party)	97.5	54,001
	Other/Write-in votes	2.5	1,372

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,373
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 23

Khanh Pham advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 23 on May 21, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Khanh Pham	98.9	18,230
	Other/Write-in votes	1.1	210

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,440
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Khanh Pham defeated Timothy Sytsma in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Khanh Pham (D / Working Families Party)	83.8	24,289
	Submit photo	Timothy Sytsma (R)	16.1	4,658
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	44

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,991
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Khanh Pham advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Khanh Pham	99.3	8,424
	Other/Write-in votes	0.7	61

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,485
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Timothy Sytsma advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Timothy Sytsma	96.0	789
		Other/Write-in votes	4.0	33

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 822
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Angela Todd (R)

2020

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Khanh Pham won election in the general election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Khanh Pham (D / Working Families Party)	97.6	30,155
	Other/Write-in votes	2.4	731

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,886
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Khanh Pham defeated Jeffrey Cogen and Shawn MacArthur in the Democratic primary for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 on May 19, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Khanh Pham	86.8	14,056
	Submit photo	Jeffrey Cogen	9.0	1,461
	Submit photo	Shawn MacArthur	4.0	648
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	20

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,185
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a working mom, the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, the wife of an immigrant, and long-time community organizer, policymaker and advocate for the diverse communities of our district. I've worked for years in House District 46, first at APANO, the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, and now at OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon. From 2016-2018, I helped to build one of the most diverse and powerful coalitions to pass the Portland Clean Energy Fund, which starting this year, will raise $50 million a year for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, as well as job training.

I'm running because I believe that democracy is strongest when communities, not corporate lobbyists, shape the legislation that impacts our daily lives and the future of our children. I believe that our state government should reflect the diversity of the communities it serves, and I believe that Oregon can lead the nation in showing how the necessary transition to a renewable economy can be good for people, the economy, and the environment.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Communities across Oregon are struggling. It's hard to find a living-wage job that can support a family. We have an affordable housing crisis. Meanwhile, a changing and increasingly chaotic climate is hurting our farms, our forests and communities across the state, as well as driving in-migration from other areas. In reaction to these issues, certain reactionary forces want to scapegoat immigrants, poor people, and people of color, and go back to when Oregon was considered a state for whites only. I am a part of a growing inclusive grassroots movement that is drawing the connections between these issues and proposing bold solutions that address racial, economic, and environmental justice.
We Need an Oregon Green New Deal for a Just Recovery In 2018, I played a lead role in passing the Portland Clean Energy Fund, the nation's first successful climate justice initiative that raises $50 million a year to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy and job training programs focused on low-income families and communities of color. I will champion a Green New Deal for Oregon.The Portland Clean Energy Fund confirms that diverse communities, working together, can create a successful local model for transforming our economy, protecting and restoring our environment, and creating family-wage jobs for underserved people, while holding corporations accountable to paying their fair share.
There's been painfully little representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Oregon's state-level elected offices. If elected, I would be the first-ever Vietnamese state lawmaker in Oregon and the first API legislator in House District 46, which includes the hugely diverse and vibrant Jade District. Representation really matters, and currently we have no Asian American voice in Oregon's legislature -- and we're 7% of the state population.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm running to pass a bold and comprehensive Oregon Green New Deal that creates tens of thousands of good jobs and moves us away from an extractive economy that exploits workers and exacerbates the climate crisis to one that instead helps build thriving, healthy, caring and resilient communities and protects a livable planet for our children. Khanh envisions an Oregon Green New Deal that will include: a rapid transition to community-controlled 100% renewable energy; moving investments away from mega highway projects and toward affordable or fareless public transit; banning new fossil fuel infrastructure; replace polluting and cruel mega-factory farms with smaller family farms that move us toward a healthy and just food system; and building the resilience of communities already being impacted by the climate crisis. We need to fund this just transition to a renewable energy economy by making polluters and corporations pay their fair share in taxes.
I also believe that we need to get big money out of politics. Oregon is one of five states with no campaign contribution limits, and it makes it difficult for us to pass strong environmental and other policies. I am passionate about building a healthy democracy where our government is in the hands of the people, not just the wealthy and corporations.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire the activist and feminist author Grace Lee Boggs. What I found most inspiring about her story was how she evolved her ideology over time, letting herself grow, meeting new people and changing for the better. I appreciated how she devoted her life to one place, really building deep roots in Detroit. She built organizations that worked with youth. She was an Asian American woman in solidarity with everyone else, particularly with Black community, fighting for civil rights, liberation, and power. She really conveyed the idea that to change the world we have to change ourselves, and that these are the times that try our souls.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I read "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck sometime in high school, and it left a lifelong impression. It's set in Oklahoma, and recounts the family's journey to California, which tracked my family's migration as well. It is a story of family and struggling for dignity. It captured the plight of millions of Americans whose lives had been crushed by turmoil and despair of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Workers are what allow us to survive, and they discover their power through uniting.

"Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered" by E.F. Schumaker has also shaped my political philosophy. We truly do need to build an economy that works for people and is sufficient to meet our needs, rather than just about maximizing profit or GDP. The lessons from this book continue to shape how I see the world, and are now more relevant than ever.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe that our elected officials should be boldly and consistently articulating the values that guide them, and that we share as a community. They should be principled and values driven, and voters should clearly see their moral compass and how they are weighing the various factors at play.

Elected officials should be agile relationship builders, with the ability to directly reach out to people who disagree and explain why you disagree directly, not avoid the fight. I believe we need more Organizing minds -- the belief that margins matter, the people at the margins matter, and how we need to build support for an idea that can last beyond a session, or a bill, or an elected's personality.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe I can communicate a vision (like a Just Transition for a Green Economy) and help people understand and rally around that vision. There are a lot of unknowns and uncertainties in policymaking, and novel problems that we'll need to tackle (COVID-19, for instance). While it's hard to know your position on an unknown issue, you can be crystal clear about the values that inform your thinking.

Right now in Salem, no one looks like me or has my experiences. As an Asian American woman, we know the hate crimes and xenophobia have targeted our communities during Coronavirus. I understand how that feels to be othered and attacked for being different, and it's important that our government hears us and that we're at the table.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe my core responsibilities as a future elected are to listen to my constituents and communicate a vision for the future, and provide leadership of where we want to go as a state and who we want to be. I will formulate and analyze policy and advance policies that serve not just my district but the whole state. Most importantly, I will work very hard to connect people to their own government and provide them the ability to own what's rightfully theirs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Every night, as I put my daughter, Maya, to sleep, I tell her that I love her, and as she drifts off to sleep, I think about all the parents who are holding their children close and fighting to provide opportunities for their families. I want to be able to look my daughter in the eye and tell her that in 2020, when scientists told us we have one decade to transform our economy to ensure a habitable planet, that I did everything in my power--including running for office--to protect her and her future. There is nothing I wouldn't do to protect Maya and ensure that she has all that she needs to grow and thrive. Running for office was an opportunity to put my love into action. I want to model to my daughter what it's like to do your best, given the opportunities put before you.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember in 1986, when I was 7 years old, I watched on TV coverage of the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, killing 7 astronauts, two of whom were women. I was living in Oklahoma at the time, and I thought it was so cool that women were in space -- I thought space was fascinating. I knew that Christa McAuliffe was an astronaut and a teacher and that inspired me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

It was a summer job when I was 16 and growing up in the vast suburbs of Irvine, California. I worked about 20 hours a week at a small flower shop owned by my friend's dad. I was a phone salesperson who sold roses and helped arrange bouquets.The operation was small and often I didn't have a set menu of prices, so I was supposed to use my best judgment to charge folks, which in retrospect doesn't seem great but when you're 16 at your first job you don't know! It was a chance to get out and earn a bit of money for books and money and to hang out with friends.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I was 14 when I read Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl, and it remains one my all-time favorite books. Frankl was a Holocaust survivor and wrote this book based on his observations that in the concentration camps, the ones who survived were those who felt that they had a larger purpose or goal in their life, whatever that goal or purpose was. Frankl wrote about how humans are not driven by the need for pleasure or for power, but for meaning, and that without a clear purpose, people suffer. As a teen trying to find my place in the world, I was struggling a lot, feeling like I had no autonomy, fighting with strict protective parents for more freedom. I learned from the book that sometimes we can't change the conditions of our lives, but we can always have control over our attitude in how we respond to those conditions, which is one way that we make meaning of our lives. To this day, I still try to remember that I have a choice every day and every hour to practice gratitude and choose joy.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would choose to be the genie in the lamp from Aladdin. I think it's powerful to be able to grant people 3 wishes, and I think I would talk to people about what their true desires are, whether the things that they think want are really what they want, or just means to get what they really want. John Steinbeck once wrote "underneath their topmost layers of frailty men want to be good and want to be loved. Indeed, most of their vices are attempted shortcuts to love." (East of Eden). Most of what we think we want, whether it's a beautiful house or beautiful clothes or even a person, are really, I think, just attempted shortcuts to being loved. I would like to be a counselor genie who could help people uncover what they truly want.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"The Next Right Thing" from Frozen 2. I have a 5 year old daughter who is in love with Frozen, but I have to admit I was surprised by how moved I am by that song. In the movie, Ana is stuck in a dark cave and thinks her sister has died. The song is about how even when you feel that all hope is lost, you must listen to that voice inside that tells you that you still must go on. Even when you feel like you can't, you have to just take that next step, and just do the next right thing.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I've dealt with Imposter Syndrome through much my life--not having self-confidence, not feeling smart enough. One of my biggest regrets is when I was 21, I turned down a job with Portland Jobs with Justice because I didn't think I was qualified enough (I was). It took them three weeks to call back with a job offer (this was during the Holiday Christmas times) and I was thinking up all these stories about how they didn't want me, and I was probably their last choice. I think some of it stemmed from my upbringing. Growing up as an outsider in Oklahoma with two refugee working parents, I struggled to fit in, and I hated feeling so different from everyone else, both teachers and my fellow classmates. Those early years made me more observant and more self-critical, more quick to doubt myself, but also more self-reliant. Ultimately, becoming involved in social movements, where I am part of something bigger than myself, is what has allowed me to let go of my own insecurities, because ultimately, it's not about me, but just doing the best I can to contribute towards our larger goals.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

In Oregon, we have 30 members of the State Senate and 60 members of the State House. However when we look at the racial composition and overall diversity of experiences represented in our state government, the House is vastly more diverse than the Senate. I suspect a great deal of this lack of diversity comes from the twice as large size of the Senate district, coupled with Oregon's campaign finance laws, makes it so you need to raise so much more money to run for the State Senate.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, experience in politics and community building is essential, though not necessarily government experience. The "inside-outside game" and organizer mentality in the legislature is a key ingredient that we need more of in our legislative bodies. We need the perspective of knowing what it takes to push from the outside, as a policy advocate. I've been working in the capitol building for years as an advocate, and I'll bring that perspective with me as I legislate. I also know how it feels like to be accountable to the community, and directly responding to their questions and concerns, their hopes and desires.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Two major crises will follow Oregon in the upcoming decade: the economic recovery from COVID-19 and the climate crisis. Coronavirus exposes how this economy is unjust, and doesn't work for most people. Systemic inequality existed prior to coronavirus, is made worse by coronavirus, and unless we take action, will continue after. In this time, we need our state government to be not just reactive, but also advancing proactive solutions--like an Oregon Green New Deal. The choices we make now can build a better future for our communities where we can all thrive.

Our next legislators will be dealing with a recession and making critical decisions on who gets help and who gets prioritized in this economic recovery. Our state will face unprecedented challenges in revenue and will need to rebuild our economy. As we embark on this effort, we must prioritize everyday people, not the richest 1% and wealthy corporations. Corporate bailouts and tax breaks for the rich will only further damage our economy. By investing in workers and small businesses--and ensuring the most vulnerable among us can make ends meet--we can not only recover, but we can rebuild toward a just, equitable economy that works for all of us.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

The Governor, as the executive and elected personification of the state, can be a very effective spokesperson with a strong platform to speak to the public about the important work of the legislature. Communicating a vision and establishing powerful narratives about why we enact certain policies is a collaboration between the Governor and her executive agencies and the legislature and community advocates that shape our policy. The Governor Informing the legislature's policy to have implementation and equity in mind is how vision meets reality for people on the ground.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely, and I've seen firsthand how relationships can preserve opportunities to get meaningful work done. Through my advocacy work, my organization APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon) was helping lobby for our COFA (Compact of Free Association) Pacific Islander communities pass bills to include these Oregon constituents in Oregon's Medicaid program, because Congress failed to honor their countries' treaties that were granted after the U.S. military conducted atomic bomb testing on their islands. The relationships in the building, educating fellow lawmakers about the importance helped make this an overwhelming bipartisan effort that made a huge difference in the lives of COFA communities. Oregon is small enough and accessible enough that this kind of bipartisan policy is possible. .

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

When I'm elected I would love to serve on the Energy and Environment, and Natural Resources Committees. I'd want a seat at Revenue tables, if possible at the Ways and Means Committee around Housing and Human Services.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I'm ready to serve in whatever roles best help Oregon lead the way on environmental justice, and can best help me fight for the interests of my constituents and for Oregonians across the state. We need strong, progressive voices to advocate for environmental, economic, and immigrant justice, so I'll take whatever best platforms I can get to amplify our message.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I'm ready to serve in whatever roles best help Oregon lead the way on environmental justice, and can best help me fight for the interests of my constituents and for Oregonians across the state. We need strong, progressive voices to advocate for environmental, economic, and immigrant justice, so I'll take whatever best platforms I can get to amplify our message.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I admire and respect "The Squad" -- Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. All these Congresswomen have tremendous ability to reframe issues through their communications. I've watched AOC, and I've seen Rashida Tlaib speak in person. They both tell great stories that touch people, teach people, and remind people of our shared values. Their social media communications are clever and pithy, and I think it's important that we have leaders who are able to tell new stories that shift narratives to build the political will for the changes we need to make in this political moment. They are also all able to lead during their first term, which I hope to do here in Oregon. It moved me to tears when I watched AOC turn to the camera last July 2019, responding to Trump leveling racist lies attacking the four Congresswomen, say "I want to tell children across this country, that no matter what the president says, this country belongs to you, and it belongs to everyone."

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I'm running in my first race and I started my campaign on MLK Jr. Day. If you had asked me even a week before then if I'd run for office, I wouldn't have been able to even begin contemplating that idea. I'm running to help pass an Oregon Green New Deal, and maybe I'd run for the Oregon State Senate, since the House in recent sessions has passed more progressive policies that end up dying in the Senate.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Right now, I am particularly moved by the stories I'm hearing from healthcare professionals--doctors, and nurses who are on the frontlines of taking care of people who are sick. In this time of shelter-in-place, I've been reading a lot of stories on social media of healthcare professionals who are running out of personal protective equipment, putting their lives at risk and ultimately endangering our collective ability to take care of our sick. I've been moved by how some of them have taken on new roles as public policy advocates, for their own well-being and also to protect public health.

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Khanh Pham campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Oregon State Senate District 23	Won general	$260,327	$169,218
2022	Oregon House of Representatives District 46	Won general	$143,759	$120,098
2020	Oregon House of Representatives District 46	Won general	$199,631	N/A**
Grand total			$603,717	$289,316
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
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District 23

Khanh Pham (D)

District 24

Kayse Jama (D)

District 25

Chris Gorsek (D)

District 26

Daniel Bonham (R)

District 27

Anthony Broadman (D)

District 28

Diane Linthicum (R)

District 29

Todd Nash (R)

District 30

Mike McLane (R)

Democratic Party (18)

Republican Party (12)

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Current members of the Oregon House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Julie Fahey

Majority Leader:Ben Bowman

Representatives

District 1

Court Boice (R)

District 2

Virgle Osborne (R)

District 3

Dwayne Yunker (R)

District 4

Alek Skarlatos (R)

District 5

Pam Marsh (D)

District 6

Kim Wallan (R)

District 7

John Lively (D)

District 8

Lisa Fragala (D)

District 9

Boomer Wright (R)

District 10

David Gomberg (D)

District 11

Jami Cate (R)

District 12

Darin Harbick (R)

District 13

Nancy Nathanson (D)

District 14

Julie Fahey (D)

District 15

Shelly Boshart Davis (R)

District 16

Sarah McDonald (D)

District 17

Ed Diehl (R)

District 18

Rick Lewis (R)

District 19

Tom Andersen (D)

District 20

Paul Evans (D)

District 21

Kevin Mannix (R)

District 22

Lesly Muñoz (D)

District 23

Anna Scharf (R)

District 24

Lucetta Elmer (R)

District 25

Ben Bowman (D)

District 26

Sue Rieke Smith (D)

District 27

Ken Helm (D)

District 28

Dacia Grayber (D)

District 29

Susan McLain (D)

District 30

Nathan Sosa (D)

District 31

Darcey Edwards (R)

District 32

Cyrus Javadi (D)

District 33

Shannon Isadore (D)

District 34

Mari Watanabe (D)

District 35

Farrah Chaichi (D)

District 36

Hai Pham (D)

District 37

Jules Walters (D)

District 38

Daniel Nguyen (D)

District 39

April Dobson (D)

District 40

Annessa Hartman (D)

District 41

Mark Gamba (D)

District 42

Rob Nosse (D)

District 43

Tawna Sanchez (D)

District 44

Travis Nelson (D)

District 45

Thuy Tran (D)

District 46

Willy Chotzen (D)

District 47

Andrea Valderrama (D)

District 48

Hoa Nguyen (D)

District 49

Zach Hudson (D)

District 50

Ricki Ruiz (D)

District 51

Christine Drazan (R)

District 52

Jeffrey Helfrich (R)

District 53

Emerson Levy (D)

District 54

Jason Kropf (D)

District 55

E. Reschke (R)

District 56

Emily McIntire (R)

District 57

Greg Smith (R)

District 58

Bobby Levy (R)

District 59

Vikki Breese-Iverson (R)

District 60

Mark Owens (R)

Democratic Party (37)

Republican Party (23)

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Elections

2024

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General election for Oregon State Senate District 23

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2022

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General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

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2020

General election

General election for Oregon House of Representatives District 46

Democratic primary election

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2020

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