Val Hoyle

Democrat Representative of Oregon's 4th district

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February 14, 1964 (61 years old)

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Served as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 4th congressional district since 2023.
Previously served as the commissioner of Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries until 2023.
Was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 14 from 2009 to 2017.
Announced candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in December 2021 and was elected in November 2022.
Born on a U.S. Air Force base and grew up in a family involved in public service.
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
Worked in sales and marketing for bicycle manufacturers before entering politics.
Held leadership positions within the Oregon House Democrats, including House majority leader.
Ran for Oregon secretary of state in 2016 but came in second in the Democratic primary.
Won the race for Oregon’s 10th labor commissioner in 2018 with 52% of the vote.
Voted for H.R.497 to lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers in 2023.
Supported H.Con.Res. 21 directing the removal of U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023.
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
Member of the New Democrat Coalition and Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Lives outside Springfield, Oregon, is married with two adult children, and is Roman Catholic.