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JEFFREY ALAN MERKLEY
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM
CHALLENGER
Biography
Jeffrey Alan Merkley is the Democratic U.S. Senator from Oregon, serving since 2009. Born in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, he previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1999 to 2009, including a term as Speaker. He was reelected to the Senate in 2014 and 2020.
Top Priorities
- Create living-wage jobs and oppose unfair trade practices
- Protect consumers from predatory practices
- Ensure affordable housing, education, and secure retirement
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$500,000
Top Donor Industries
Real Estate
Labor
Healthcare