Val Hoyle

Val Hoyle DEMDemocrat

United States Representative, OR-4

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Val HoyleDEMDemocrat United States Representative, OR-4
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Valerie Anne Hoyle (née Toomey; born February 14, 1964) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 4th congressional district since 2023. Until 2023, she served as the commissioner of Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) (commonly called the "Labor Commissioner"). A Democrat, Hoyle formerly served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 14, which includes West Eugene, Junction City, and Cheshire. She was appointed to the House in August 2009 and reelected to full terms in 2010, 2012 and 2014. In December 2021, Hoyle announced her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022. The seat was open after incumbent Peter DeFazio decided not to run for reelection.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Emmanuel College, Boston
BA Political Science
Bunker Hill Community College
Attended Liberal Arts
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Oregon
2023 - Current
Labor Commissioner
State of Oregon
2019 - 2023
Former Representative
Oregon State House of Representatives
2009 - 2017
Representative
Oregon State House of Representatives
2009
Former Majority Leader
Oregon State House of Representatives
Manager
International Sales/Marketing, Cane Creek, Limited Liability Company (LLC)
2004 - 2006
Director
100% Access Initiative, United Way of Lane County
Former Employee
Sales/Marketing, Burley Design, Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics Policy Fellow
University of Oregon
2016 - 2019
Chairperson
Democratic Party of Lane County
2005 - 2007
Database Coordinator
Lane County Regional - John Kerry for President
2004
Former Board Member
Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition
Former Board Member
Export Council of Oregon, Federal District
Former Coach
Kidsports
Former Member
Leadership, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), McCornack Elementary School
Founder
International Trade Roundtable, Eugene Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer
Stand for Children
Former Member
Capital Construction Subcommittee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member
Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Member
Higher Education, Innovation and Workforce Development Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Rules Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives
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