
Kayse M. Jama
Office: State Senate (OR) - 24 , Democratic
On The Ballot: True, Democratic for State Senate (OR) - 24
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Birth Date
N/A
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Birth Place
Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia
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Home City
Portland, OR,
Family
Wife: Stephanie; 2 children: Sahan, Saharla,
EDUCATION
Bachelor's, Sociology, Marylhurst University, 2001-2004
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 2025-present
Assistant Majority Leader, Oregon State Senate, 2023-2025
Candidate, Oregon State Senate, District 24, 2022
Senator, Oregon State Senate, District 24, 2021-present
COMMITTEES
Joint Committee On Conduct
Senate Committee On Conduct
Senate Committee On Rules
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder/Executive Director, Center for Intercultural Organizing/Unite Oregon, 2003-2021
Trainer/Organizer, Western States Center, 2005-2007
Adjunct Lecturer/Capstone Instructor, Portland State University, 2003-2006
Former Employee, Lutheran Community Services Northwest
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