Travis Nelson

VPS - Primary

Occupation: Registered Nurse, Labor Representative, State Representative

Occupational Background: Former Oregon Nurses Association VP, ER Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Janitor, Landscaper, Coach

Educational Background: Washington State University

Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative

Travis Nelson: Nurse for State Representative

As a nurse and your State Representative, I see the struggles and triumphs in our community. I’ve brought home historic funding for homelessness and addiction services-but there is more to be done.

I’ve Delivered:

Local Investments: Collaborated with Albina Vision Trust to fund hundreds of affordable housing units in Lower Albina; secured $15 million for a future North Portland Aquatic Center, $1 million for the Native American Youth & Family Center; and significant funding for the Oregon Food Bank & improvements to George Park in Saint Johns.

Reproductive Healthcare: Protected your Constitutional abortion rights & gender-affirming care in Oregon.

Healthcare: Championed patient care – recognizing racism as a public health crisis and secured appropriate staff for each hospitalized patient.

Worker Protections: Shepherded legislation that protects workers from the climate crisis. Won protections for consumers ripped off by bad contractors.

I’m Fighting For:

Housing for All: We must deliver additional shelter capacity, mental health and substance abuse services, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing.

Healthcare for All: We need low or no-cost healthcare and prescriptions.

Support for Schools: We must fully fund education and ensure students have a safe learning environment.

Equity: I’m the first Black, LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature. I bring a voice to communities who haven’t historically had a seat at the table.

Endorsements:

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

Governor Tina Kotek

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Senator Lew Frederick

Senator Margaret Carter

Gresham City Counselor Eddy Morales

Oregon Nurses Association

Oregon AFL-CIO

Oregon AFSCME

UFCW 555

Basic Rights PAC

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon

American Federation of Teachers Oregon

Teamsters Local 37

Oregon State Fire Fighters

Western States Carpenters

www.NelsonForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Travis Nelson.)