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  • "Now, more than ever, women’s voices and experiences are desperately needed in the halls of Congress and in state legislatures. Emerge's commitment to training and mentoring women candidates is vital to making that happen."

    Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives

    Emerge Oregon is the premier training program for Democratic women. We inspire women to run and we hone their skills to win.  Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women in public office.

Emerge Oregon Women Are Running For Office

Fri, 2012-03-30 17:58 — Laura

 

Will 2012 be the Year of the Woman?  It will in Oregon!

This year, 10 Emerge Oregon women are running for office, more than ever before!  Who are they?  We've got all their info right here.

 

Running For a New Seat

Shemia Fagan, Class of 2009

 House District 51

Sharon Meieran, Class of 2010

 House District 36

Jessica Pederson, Class of 2012

 House District 47

Thuy Tran, Class of 2012

 House District 47

Jennifer Williamson, Class of 2009

 House District 36

Helen Ying, Class of 2012

 Metro Council

 

Running For Reelection

Councilwoman Joelle Davis, Class of 2009

 Tualatin City Council

Representative Val Hoyle, Class of 2009

 House District 14

 

Running for Election to an Appointed Seat

Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer, Class of 2011

 House District 46

Councilwoman Sheri Moore, Class of 2010

 Springfield City Council

 

 

Congratulations to all of our Emerge women who are running for office!  We could not be more proud of you!

Emerge Oregon Announces Class of 2012

Thu, 2012-01-19 17:38 — Laura

Emerge Oregon is thrilled to welcome 24 amazing women to the Class of 2012! Beginning February 11th, these women will embark on a 7-month political leadership training program with experts in public speaking, fundraising, message development, field campaigns, and much more! We are pleased to introduce them to you:

  • Sarah Allsbrooks, Northeast Portland
  • Marisha Childs, Southeast Portland
  • Wanda Davis, Dallas
  • Lakeitha Elliott, Northeast Portland
  • CM Hall, Southeast Portland
  • Carla "KC" Hanson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Mary Rita Hurley, North Portland
  • Laura Illig, Eugene
  • Michelle Ganow Jones, Northeast Portland
  • Rachel Loskill, Northeast Portland
  • Annette Mattson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Carla McKelvey, Coos Bay
  • Angie Morris, Monmouth
  • Chi Nguyen, North Portland
  • Jessica Pederson, outer Southeast Portland
  • Kellie Pierson, Sandy
  • Andrea Salinas, Lake Oswego
  • Gail Snyder, Beaverton
  • Christy Splitt, Northeast Portland
  • Thuy Tran, outer Northeast Portland
  • Laurie Trieger, Eugene
  • Jessica Ventura, North Portland
  • Mary Walston, Eugene
  • Helen Ying, Northwest Portland