Teresa Alonso Leon

Teresa Alonso Leon (born 1975) is an American Democratic politician currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. She represents the 22nd district, which covers parts of Marion County along Interstate 5, from Woodburn down to northern Salem.

Teresa Alonso Leon
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded byBetty Komp
Member of the Woodburn City Council
In office
2013–2017
Personal details
Born1975 (age 45–46)
Michoacán, Mexico
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWoodburn, Oregon
Alma materWestern Oregon University
Portland State University

Biography

Alonso Leon was born in the Mexican state of Michoacán and moved to Gervais, Oregon at the age of 4.[1] She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Western Oregon University in 2002, and with a master's degree in Public Administration from Portland State University in 2013.[2][3] Alonso Leon, who became a United States citizen in 2012, was appointed to the Woodburn City Council in 2013.[4]

In December 2015, Alonso Leon announced her candidacy for the House seat vacated by the retiring Betty Komp.[4] She defeated Republican Patti Milne, a former state representative, in the general election with 55% of the vote.[5][6][7][8] Alonso Leon became the first immigrant Latina elected to the Oregon legislature.[9]

References
  1. Walth, Brent. "Whose State Is This?". Oregon Humanities. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  2. "Teresa Alonso Leon's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  3. "State Representative Teresa Alonso Leon". Democratic Party of Oregon. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  4. Francke, Tyler (December 18, 2015). "Shake-up coming in House District 22, as Komp foregoes re-election bid in 2016". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  5. "November 8, 2016, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  6. Lehman, Chris (January 6, 2017). "She Became A Citizen 5 Years Ago. Now, She's An Oregon Lawmaker". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  7. "Teresa Alonso Leon blazes path for future leaders". Statesman Journal. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  8. Comnes, Julia (November 9, 2016). "Alonso Leon elected to House District 22". Woodburn Independent. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  9. Achen, Paris (December 26, 2016). "Diversity increasing in Oregon Legislature". Outlook. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
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