Jefferson Smith | |
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Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
In office 2009–2012 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Merkley |
Succeeded by | Jessica Vega Pederson[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Portland, Oregon, U.S. | June 29, 1973
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Oregon Harvard Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Jefferson Smith (born June 29, 1973) is an American former radio personality and politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 47 in east Portland, from 2009 to 2012. He was one of two candidates for Mayor of Portland in 2012 to advance beyond the primary election, but lost to Charlie Hales in the November general election. He also founded Bus Project.
He served in the 2010 and 2012 legislative sessions, but to facilitate his run for mayor, he did not run for reelection to the House and he vacated his seat after serving four years.[1]