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State Senator, 17th District

State Senate District 17; Oregon
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican

John A. N. Chee is a self-employed software engineer who studied computer science and mathematics, with an associate degree from Portland Community College and a master's from Portland State University. He reports no prior governmental experience.

Democratic · Incumbent

Lisa Reynolds is a pediatrician who was elected to the Oregon House in 2020 and appointed to the state Senate in 2024. She chairs the Senate committee on early childhood and behavioral health.

Records: Environment and Public Health 16 for, 1 against, Healthcare Affordability 17 for, Social Programs and Welfare 14 for,

Sources: sos.oregon.gov2 · washingtoncountyor.gov