Courtney Neron is an American politician from

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. A

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, she represents

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in the

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, which is currently assembled for its 81st legislative session. This district is located in northern Oregon and includes portions of

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and Washington County. She was first elected in 2018.

Early life and career

Neron was born in

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and attended the

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. She taught high school French and Spanish.

Political career

Neron was named as the replacement candidate for the district on July 28, 2018, after Ryan Spiker dropped out after winning the Democratic primary. In the general election, Neron defeated her

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opponent, incumbent representative

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, securing 50.8% of the vote to become the new Representative for the district. With her election she became the first Democrat to represent the district in 18 years, the last being

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, who served in the Legislature from 2000 to 2002. She sits on the House Education Committee, the House Committee on Early Childhood, and the House Committee on Housing, during the 81st session.

Personal life

Neron lives in Wilsonville with her husband, Joe, and their two children.

References

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