Val Hoyle

Val Hoyle

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Oregon District 4

U.S. House Oregon District 4

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Peter DeFazio

Prior offices

Oregon House of Representatives District 14

Successor: Julie Fahey

Predecessor: Chris Edwards

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Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries

Successor: Christina Stephenson

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Emmanuel College, 1992

Personal

Birthplace

California

Profession

Public servant

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Val Hoyle (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oregon's 4th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hoyle (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Val Hoyle was born in California and lives in Springfield, Oregon. Hoyle graduated from Merrimack High School. She earned a B.A. in political science from Emmanuel College in 1992. Her career experience includes working as a director at United Way of Lane County, a policy fellow at Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, and a commissioner at the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. Hoyle has also worked in domestic and international sales, as well as manufacturing distribution.

Political career

Oregon Commissioner of Labor (2019-2023)

Hoyle was the tenth Oregon commissioner of labor and industries. She was elected to the office on May 15, 2018. She assumed office on January 14, 2019. She left that position in 2023.

Oregon House of Representatives (2009-2017)

Hoyle represented District 14 in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. She was first appointed to the chamber on September 23, 2009, to replace Chris Edwards (D), who was appointed to the Oregon State Senate. Hoyle served as majority leader.

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Nay	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Nay	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Present	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Not Voting	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Nay	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Nay	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Nay	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Nay	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Nay	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Nay	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-184)
Nay	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2025-2026

Hoyle was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Natural Resources
• Indian and Insular Affairs
• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Highways and Transit
• Water Resources and Environment

Elections

2026

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Val Hoyle, Melissa Bird, William King, and Raiph Huber are running in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Val Hoyle (D)
		Melissa Bird (D)
	Submit photo	William King (D)
		Raiph Huber (R)

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2024

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Val Hoyle defeated Monique DeSpain, Justin Filip, and Dan Bahlen in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Hoyle (D)	51.7	195,862
		Monique DeSpain (R)	43.9	166,430
		Justin Filip (Pacific Green Party)	2.7	10,315
		Dan Bahlen (L)	1.5	5,704
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	454

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,765
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Incumbent Val Hoyle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Hoyle	98.4	73,444
		Other/Write-in votes	1.6	1,212

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,656
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Monique DeSpain defeated Amy Ryan Courser in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monique DeSpain	57.8	31,436
		Amy Ryan Courser	41.2	22,418
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	498

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,352
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeff Kubler (R)
• Ibrahim Taher (R)
• Raiph Huber (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oregon's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Val Hoyle defeated Alek Skarlatos, Levi Leatherberry, Jim Howard, and Michael Beilstein in the general election for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Hoyle (D / Working Families Party)	50.5	171,372
		Alek Skarlatos (R)	43.1	146,055
		Levi Leatherberry (Independent Party / L)	2.7	9,052
	Submit photo	Jim Howard (Constitution Party)	1.8	6,075
		Michael Beilstein (Pacific Green Party / Progressive Party)	1.8	6,033
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	490

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 339,077
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Hoyle	63.5	56,153
		Doyle Canning	16.1	14,245
		Sami Al-Abdrabbuh	6.9	6,080
		John Selker	5.4	4,738
		Andrew Kalloch	4.9	4,322
	Submit photo	G. Tommy Smith	1.4	1,278
	Submit photo	Jake Matthews	0.7	607
		Steve William Laible	0.3	292
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	663

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,378
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zachary Mulholland (D)
• Joshua Welch (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4

Alek Skarlatos advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oregon District 4 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alek Skarlatos	98.3	58,655
		Other/Write-in votes	1.7	1,021

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,676
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Garrett Hoppe (R)
• Jeremy Van Tress (R)

2018

See also: Oregon Labor Commissioner election, 2018

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries

Val Hoyle won election outright against Lou Ogden and Jack Howard in the primary for Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Val Hoyle (Nonpartisan)	52.5	375,762
		Lou Ogden (Nonpartisan)	35.5	253,977
		Jack Howard (Nonpartisan)	12.1	86,477

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 716,216
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2016

Secretary of state

Main article: Oregon Secretary of State election, 2016

Hoyle ran in the Democratic Party's primary for the office of secretary of state. Brad Avakian and Richard Devlin also filed to run for the Democratic nomination. Avakian defeated Hoyle and Devlin in the May 17 primary election.

Incumbent Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins did not run in 2016. Atkins was appointed as a "caretaker" to temporarily fill the position left vacant when former Secretary of State Kate Brown became governor in 2015.

Results

 

Brad Avakian defeated Val Hoyle and Richard Devlin in the Democratic primary for secretary of state.

Democratic primary for secretary of state, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Brad Avakian	39.06%	168,041
Val Hoyle	33.81%	145,444
Richard Devlin	26.35%	113,335
Write-in votes	0.78%	3,362
Total Votes		430,182
Source: http://oregonvotes.gov/results/2016P/71227554.html

Campaign finance

Val Hoyle campaign finance 2016

House of Representatives

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 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 Val Hoyle (D) did not seek re-election.

Julie Fahey defeated Kathy Lamberg in the Oregon House of Representatives District 14 general election.

Oregon House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Julie Fahey	51.96%	16,292
	Republican	Kathy Lamberg	48.04%	15,062
Total Votes				31,354
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Julie Fahey defeated James Manning in the Oregon House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.

Oregon House of Representatives, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Julie Fahey	60.94%	5,921
	Democratic	James Manning	39.06%	3,795
Total Votes				9,716

Kathy Lamberg defeated Aaron Cluette in the Oregon House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.

Oregon House of Representatives, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Kathy Lamberg	76.69%	3,909
	Republican	Aaron Cluette	23.31%	1,188
Total Votes				5,097

2014

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 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 Val Hoyle was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kathy Lamberg was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hoyle defeated Lamberg in the general election.

Oregon House of Representatives District 14, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Val Hoyle Incumbent	55.6%	12,370
	Republican	Kathy Lamberg	43.9%	9,769
	None	Miscellaneous	0.4%	94
Total Votes				22,233

2012

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2012

Hoyle won re-election in the 2012 election for Oregon House of Representatives District 14. Hoyle was unopposed in the May 15 Democratic primary and defeated Dwight Coon (R) and Sharon Mahler (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Oregon House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Val Hoyle Incumbent	54.4%	14,413
	Republican	Dwight Coon	42.7%	11,309
	Libertarian	Sharon Mahler	3%	790
Total Votes				26,512

2010

See also: Oregon House of Representatives elections, 2010

Hoyle won re-election to District 14 in 2010. She faced Kevin Prociw (I) and Dwight Coon (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.

Oregon State House, District 14
Candidates		Votes
Val Hoyle (D)		11,336
Dwight Coon (R)		10,041
Kevin Prociw (I)		1,078

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a third-generation union member, I know Oregonians need someone in their corner who knows what it’s like to work hard to make ends meet. I led the fight to expand apprenticeships programs to create more good-paying jobs in Oregon. In Congress, I am working to lower the cost of groceries, create more workforce housing and protect Social Security and Medicare. I’m proud of the record I’ve built standing up for working people, and with your support, I’ll keep fighting for you in Congress.

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?

• Every Oregonian deserves access to a good-paying job. In Oregon, I expanded apprenticeship and job training programs, increased the minimum wage, and secured paid sick leave. I will always fight for working people.
• Extreme politicians want to pass a national abortion ban that would strip women of the right to control their own bodies. I will always fight to keep healthcare decisions between a patient and their medical provider and stand up to any attempt to ban abortion, birth control, or IVF.
• In Congress, I will continue fighting to lower costs for working families by taking on oil companies to lower gas prices, standing up to big pharma to bring down drug costs, and going after anyone who tries to price gouge Oregonians.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our district covers over 250 miles of coast and is home to countless scenic rivers and forests. I am passionate about protecting our communities from wildfire, ensuring all Oregonians have access to a good-paying job, and preserving our natural environment for future generations.

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

As a teenager, I waited tables and worked summers in a local bike ship. After I graduated college, I spent 25 years working in the international bicycle industry in manufacturing distribution and international trade.

What committees interest you?

I am proud to sit on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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2022

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Campaign website

Hoyle's campaign website stated the following:

“	REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reproductive freedoms and access to abortion are at risk. We need leaders in Congress who will prioritize reproductive health – like Val Hoyle. Val has fearlessly defended a woman’s right to choose, and will fight back against anti-abortion extremists who want to take away our rights. She trusts women to make their own health care decisions. That’s why, while serving in the state legislature, Val fought to pass a comprehensive women’s health bill that would require insurance companies to cover contraception, abortion, and postpartum care. In Congress, Val will work to protect reproductive freedoms by: Voting to protect women’s right to an abortion. Standing up to any attempts to criminalize and limit a woman’s right to bodily autonomy. Advocating for equal access to comprehensive sex education, fertility options, abortion, and birth control. Standing with doctors and medical professionals who provide reproductive healthcare. CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT Climate change and environmental degradation isn’t a future threat: it is an immediate emergency that we are experiencing today in the form of wildfires, extreme heat, drought, contaminated water, and more. In the legislature, Val helped expand Oregon’s Clean Fuels program to reduce carbon emissions, worked to move Oregon off of coal power, and increased renewable energy standards for utilities. In Congress, she will work to reestablish the United States as a global leader in addressing climate change, fight for clean air and water, and protect Oregon’s natural treasures. Val’s plan to tackle the climate crisis includes: Moving America to a 100% Clean Electricity standard. Fighting for a just transition to a renewable energy future that provides good jobs for Oregonians and protects families from high energy costs. Halting new fossil fuel leasing on our federal public lands. Pushing for the federal investments necessary to make Oregon a leader in renewable energy generation. INFLATION AND COST OF LIVING As a working mom who raised her family here, Val Hoyle knows firsthand the impact inflation is having on Oregon families. In Congress, she will work with anyone regardless of party to pass common sense ways to bring prices down and wages up, including: Addressing the supply chain issues that drive up costs by increasing American manufacturing. Pushing for development of a container port in Coos Bay to create thousands of good-paying jobs, reduce shipping congestion, and give Oregon farmers and producers easy access to get their goods to market. Lowering energy costs for families and businesses while we transition to a clean energy economy. Continuing her work to expand workforce training opportunities so Oregon has the highly-skilled workforce we need to be competitive. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Oregon’s housing crisis has many faces, from homeless encampments in our cities, to families trying to reestablish their lives after being displaced by wildfires, to the less visible but no less urgent reality of people living in a vehicle or on the couches of friends and family. In our coastal communities, short stay rentals from corporations like Airbnb make the problems even worse. The high cost of housing across this district prevents businesses from recruiting workers and pinches working families. A huge part of the problem stems from decades of the federal government having completely abandoned its responsibilities on public and affordable housing. As our next member of Congress, Val will: Fight for major investments in new public housing in the communities hardest hit by the affordable housing shortage, including workforce housing. Shift tax policies that subsidize the wealthy toward creating more opportunities for first-time home ownership. Get the federal government to recognize homelessness as a crisis to mobilize resources. Strengthen the enforcement of fair housing laws. WORKING FAMILIES As a working mom, Val has seen the struggles Oregon families face. In the legislature, she fought for paid sick leave, increasing Oregon’s minimum wage, and for the largest increase in public education funding in Oregon history. In Congress, we can count on her to stand up for women and their families, and fight for: Increasing the federal minimum wage to $15/hour and eliminating the tipped minimum wage. Universal preschool and federal support to ensure affordable child care costs for working families. Comprehensive paid family and medical leave for all workers. Strong enforcement of protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Federal investments in workforce training and expanding the apprenticeship model in areas like construction, fire fighting, and mental health services so Oregon has the workforce it needs to be competitive and more Oregonians can get good-paying, highly-skilled jobs. Passage of the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to form unions and collectively bargain. HEALTH CARE There is no question that the Affordable Care Act made significant improvements, but the reality is that our health care system is still not affordable for most Americans, with sky-high deductibles and out of control prescription costs meaning that care is still not universal. Val’s health care priorities include: Passing universal health care legislation to ensure that every American has access to affordable, quality care when they need it. Finally allowing Medicaid and Medicare to bargain with Big Pharma on prescription costs, and ensuring those savings are available to all Americans. Lowering unaffordable deductibles so that health insurance is an actual benefit, instead of a shell game. Protecting the integrity of Medicare and Social Security, so we can keep our promises to older Americans. Safeguarding abortion access and reproductive healthcare for all Americans. EDUCATION As the first in her family to graduate from college and someone who struggled with dyslexia in school, Val knows first-hand the power of public education to build opportunity for people and create a strong foundation for a vital economy. As Labor Commissioner, Val has championed paid apprenticeship programs that provide hands-on workforce training throughout Oregon, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities beyond the building and construction trades in partnership with labor unions, employers and community colleges. In the legislature, she was one of the loudest voices in favor of K-12 and higher education funding. Unfortunately, the federal role in education took a giant step backwards during the Donald Trump/Betsy DeVos administration. Val will fight for: Canceling crippling student loan debt and reforming the predatory student loan industry. Direct federal investment in public education at all levels, including funding to support free community college for all. Full federal funding of IDEA to finally fulfill the promise of a free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities. Ensuring that the federal government keeps its commitment to fund Title I so that all students have equal access to quality public education. VOTING RIGHTS Access to democracy is a more urgent issue than it has been in a generation. Increased attacks on voting rights have surged across the country, undermining access to the ballot and fundamental protections of the Voting Rights Act. In the legislature, Val led the effort to pass Oregon’s automatic voter registration law to expand ballot access. She understands the clear role of the federal government in protecting this fundamental right, and will fight for: Passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Ending Citizens United and cracking down on corporate dark money in our elections. Passage of the For the People Act to protect voting rights and reduce the influence of money in politics. SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES Val spent 25 years in the private sector working in the bicycle industry and she knows firsthand what it’s like to sign the front – and back – of a paycheck. As Labor Commissioner, Val improved her agency’s responsiveness and outreach to the business community. She knows that small businesses don’t have an army of lawyers and accountants to help them understand the law. In Congress, Val will advocate for our small businesses to make sure they have the tools they need to be successful.	”
—Val Hoyle's campaign website (2022)

2016

Hoyle emphasized the following issues as her key priorities:

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Creating Jobs and Opportunity During the worst recession we faced in our lifetime, Val focused on creating good jobs and promoting healthy businesses—in the state house district she represented and across our state. Val supported the construction of the Oregon State Hospital in Junction City, bringing thousands of good family wage jobs to Lane County and providing important access to high­-level care for those who need it. She supported public works and transportation projects across Oregon that created good jobs and improved our infrastructure to help businesses grow and thrive. She worked to expand access to capital for small businesses and reduce red tape for starting a business in Oregon. She supports equal work for equal pay for women, paid time off for workers and a higher minimum wage so no Oregonian who works full time will live in poverty. Val has also been a strong advocate for Oregon farmers markets by modernizing laws to allow farmers to sell directly to the public. Improving Public Education Val first got involved in Oregon politics over a decade ago working for grassroots education groups like Stand for Children and fighting for adequate and stable funding for K­12 education. Since taking office, Val has continued to stand up for education and served as the Vice­ Chair of the House Higher Education Sub­-Committee. In the last three years as Majority Leader of the Oregon House, Val has made protecting public education one of her top priorities. Val is helping lead the effort in Salem to create a seamless education pathway from birth to higher education that focuses on the best outcomes for students. In 2013, Val led Democrats in the House to pass the largest K­12 budget in Oregon history—increasing education funding by over $1 billion. Even during the worst days of the financial crisis, Val never gave up on her commitment to find solutions to reduce class sizes and add school days. Val is a tireless advocate for our state universities and community colleges. She has worked to reform our higher education system through innovative ideas to make college more affordable and accessible—like the University of Oregon’s New Partnership Proposal and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. She’s been an advocate for increasing workforce development programs at our community colleges. And Val voted to freeze college tuition at Oregon’s public universities and to increase financial aid so more Oregonians could go to college. Making it Easier to Vote Oregon led the nation in making it easier for all our citizens to participate in elections with our groundbreaking vote-by-mail system. But Val Hoyle believes even more can be done to increase voter participation and remove barriers. That’s why Val led the effort in the State House to pass a NEW Motor Voter law to automatically register Oregon drivers who are eligible to vote but who are not currently on the state’s voter rolls. The updated process using DMV records will make voter registration simpler, more convenient and more secure. Automatic motor voter registration will dramatically expand access to Oregon elections. The new law could add as many as 300,000 Oregonians to the voter rolls. For Val, this isn’t a partisan issue. It’s about removing unnecessary, outdated barriers to voting and making sure every eligible voter has a chance to cast a ballot. Government Transparency and Accountability Val Hoyle knows nothing is more important than making sure the people of Oregon have a government they can trust. That’s why Val is committed to passing new laws to increase accountability and transparency in state offices and agencies. She’s ready to work closely with Governor Kate Brown on comprehensive legislation to restore Oregonians’ confidence in our state government. Women's Health and Wellness Val Hoyle is proudly pro-choice. As Majority Leader and a State Representative, she worked to make sure women across Oregon could access reproductive health care services when they needed them most. Val championed new laws requiring insurance coverage for 12-months of contraceptives and allowing pharmacists to write on-demand birth control prescriptions. Val Hoyle also helped pass Oregon’s landmark paid sick time bill. This will ensure all working Oregonians can earn paid time off when they are ill or when they need to care for a sick child, spouse or parent.

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Val Hoyle campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Oregon District 4	Candidacy Declared general	$406,866	$260,852
2024*	U.S. House Oregon District 4	Won general	$2,665,017	$2,615,675
2022	U.S. House Oregon District 4	Won general	$2,610,019	$2,569,971
2014	Oregon House of Representatives, District 14	Won	$592,974	N/A**
2012	Oregon State House, District 14	Won	$518,295	N/A**
2010	Oregon State House, District 14	Won	$137,192	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Val Hoyle

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris  source  (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General
Tina Kotek  source  (D, Working Families Party)	Governor of Oregon (2022)	Primary	Won General
Elizabeth Warren  source	President of the United States (2020)	Primary	Withdrew in Convention

Notable ballot measure endorsements by Val Hoyle

Measure	Position	Outcome
Oregon Measure 118, Corporate Tax Revenue Rebate for Residents Initiative (2024)  source	Oppose	Defeated
Oregon Measure 119, Unionization of Cannabis Workers Initiative (2024)  source	Support	Overturned

State legislative tenure

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2017

In 2017, the 79th Oregon State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 1 through July 7. There was also an organizational session January 9.

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hoyle served on the following committees:

Oregon committee assignments, 2015
• Rules, Chair
• Joint Legislative Administration

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hoyle served on the following committees:

Oregon committee assignments, 2013
• Legislative Administration
• O&C, Co-Chair
• Rules, Vice Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hoyle served on these committees:

Oregon committee assignments, 2011
• Business and Labor
• Health Care

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hoyle served on these committees:

Oregon committee assignments, 2009
• Business and Labor
• Health Care

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Political offices
Preceded by Peter DeFazio (D)	U.S. House Oregon District 4 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Oregon Commissioner of Labor and Industries 2019-2023	Succeeded by Christina Stephenson
Preceded by Chris Edwards (D)	Oregon House of Representatives District 14 2009-2017	Succeeded by Julie Fahey (D)

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Suzanne Bonamici (D)

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Cliff Bentz (R)

District 3

Maxine Dexter (D)

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Val Hoyle (D)

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Janelle Bynum (D)

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