Tina Kotek
Oregonian politician
Tina Kotek (born September 30, 1966) is an American politician who is the 39th Governor of Oregon since 2023. She was the speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2013 to 2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
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| 39th Governor of Oregon | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kate Brown |
| 67th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Dan Rayfield |
| Majority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office June 30, 2011 – January 14, 2013 Serving with Kevin Cameron | |
| Preceded by | Dave Hunt |
| Succeeded by | Val Hoyle |
| Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – June 30, 2011 Serving with Andy Olson | |
| Preceded by | Arnie Roblan |
| Succeeded by | Peter J. Buckley |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 21, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Travis Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1966 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Aimee Wilson |
| Education | |
| Website | Campaign website |
Along with Maura Healey, she will be one of the first two openly lesbian governors in the United States.[2]
Kotek, a lesbian,[3] was one of the only openly-gay members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly.
References
change- ↑ Staff, The Associated Press, KATU (September 1, 2021). "Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek announces run for governor". KATU. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Epstein, Reid J. (2022-11-11). "Tina Kotek, a Progressive, Will Be Oregon's Next Governor". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ↑ Beck, Byron; Stern, Henry (April 18, 2007). "Basic Rights Oregon and Rep. Tina Kotek". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
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