LEGISLATIVE · OR · 2007-2009
Jeff Merkley
Speaker · House · Democrat · Oregon
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Now U.S. Senator since 2009
Background
Jeff Merkley (Democrat) was Oregon's Speaker · House 2007–2009 (2 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Dave Hunt. Note: Now U.S. Senator since 2009. Same-year political environment (2007): Governor Ted Kulongoski; Attorney General Hardy Myers; Secretary of State Bill Bradbury. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID S8OR00207: Senate).
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Others who held this office in Oregon
- Julie Fahey (2025-present)
- Dan Rayfield (2022-2025)
- Tina Kotek (2013-2022)
- Bruce Hanna (2011-2013)
- Dave Hunt (2009-2011)