January 26th, 2022

State Rep. Dan Rayfield likely
to be next Oregon House speaker

Jan. 17
State Rep. Dan Rayfield is likely to take control of the Oregon House in February, after being officially nominated by Democratic representatives for the post on Sunday, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
Rayfield, a Corvallis resident who has spoken to the Linn County Democrats on a number of occasions, topped a contested race to replace longtime speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland. He won out against State Rep. Janelle Bynum, of Happy Valley, who had hoped to become the first Black speaker of the House in state history.
Rayfield issued this statement: “I’m deeply honored that my caucus has entrusted me with this nomination. I recognize this comes with tremendous responsibility at a pivotal moment for families across our state.”
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