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Oregon Democrats Choose New Majority Leader

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In a caucus election held Thursday the party chose Representative Jennifer Williamson from Southwest Portland.  The post has been held for the past 4 years by Junction City Democrat Val Hoyle, who stepped aside to explore a bid for Oregon Secretary of State, which comes up for election in 2016.  Williamson takes over the Majority Leader position August 1 st.

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