Andrea Valderrama

Race: House
District: 47

VPS - General

Occupation: State Representative; Consultant

Occupational Background: Policy advisor and advocacy director in public and non-profit sectors

Educational Background: Master of Public Administration, Portland State University; Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon

Prior Governmental Experience: David Douglas School Board, Chair

My legislative priorities are rooted in racial, economic, disability, climate, and gender justice. Through collaboration with community leaders and elected officials, we've made significant strides in addressing addiction and behavioral health crises, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, quality schools, stability for working families and small businesses, safe and climate-resilient communities, and accountable democracy.

When our state struggled with simultaneous addiction and housing crises, I helped invest millions of dollars into treatment facilities, behavioral healthcare access, recovery housing, and substance use prevention. When I heard from people who could become pregnant and transitioning individuals that their reproductive freedoms and access to care were under attack, I sponsored a bill to strengthen our commitment to abortion and gender-affirming care. When I heard from working families that additional resources could prevent them from homelessness or hunger, I championed Oregon’s first Kid’s Credit, mitigating the negative impacts of poverty. When low-wage workers struggled, I championed a bill to provide direct payments to over 245,000 Oregonians to address the rising cost of living.

Elected by my Democratic colleagues, I’m the Majority Whip in the House Democratic Caucus and Co-Vice Chair of the Legislative BIPOC Caucus.

Proudly Endorsed By:

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek

Oregon Education Association - Political Action Committee

Oregon School Employees Association

American Federation of Teachers – Oregon (AFT-Oregon)

SEIU Oregon

Oregon AFSCME

Oregon State Fire Fighters Council

Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council

Western State Carpenters

Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon

Oregon Nurses Association

East County Rising

Joint Council 37 Teamsters

Basic Rights Oregon PAC

Oregon & Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers (LiUNA)

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

Sierra Club

Color PAC

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