Jeff Merkley

Categories: Politics | Politicians | Members Of Congress
    • Full Name: Jeffrey Alan Merkley
    • Born: October 24, 1956
    • Birthplace: Myrtle Creek, Oregon
    • Assumed office: 1999
    • Party: Democratic Party
    • Opponent: Senator Gordon Smith (Republican)
    • Spouse: Mary Sorteberg
    • Alma mater: Stanford University (1979), Princeton University (1982)
    • Previous positions held: Presidential Management Fellow, Office of the Secretary of Defense (1982); Budget and Policy Analyst, Congressional Budget Office; Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity in Portland (1991); Board of Trustees, World Affairs Council of OregonWorld Oregon: Board of Trustees (2007-2008)

  • Jeff Merkley will assume the post of Senator Gordon Smith at the U.S. Senate following his successful bid in the 2008 elections.CNN: U.S. Senate Oregon Prior to his victory, Merkley has been a member of the Oregon House of Representatives and serves as its Speaker.

  • Political Career

    1. 1998-2008: Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives
    2. 2003: Democratic Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives
    3. 2007-2008: Speaker of the House, Oregon State House of Representatives

  • Race Against Senator Smith

    Although Senator Gordon Smith has attempted to associate himself with Barack Obama in his campaign ads, Obama supports Merkley and appeared in a campaign ad endorsing Merkley.

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