About Kayse M. Jama
Kayse M. Jama

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

  • Birth Place

    Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia

  • 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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