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Democrat
Occupation: State Representative
Occupational Background: Small Business Owner
Educational Background: BA, University of San Francisco–Communications
Prior Governmental Experience: City Councilor and Mayor, City of West Linn
Jules fights for our communities and shared values.
As Mayor, Jules streamlined city bureaucratic processes, saving taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. In Salem, she helped stop ODOT’s flawed I-205 tolling plan.
As a mother of four, Jules understands the need to lower the cost of groceries, healthcare, and child care. She also knows the importance of keeping our communities safe. As your State Representative, she has prioritized public safety and addiction treatment, invested in our classrooms, supported LGBTQ+ students fighting against discrimination, and passed legislation protecting Oregonians’ right to reproductive freedom and gender-affirming care.
"Jules is a trusted leader in our community who has built robust regional and statewide partnerships to tackle the important issues facing the district. She has my full confidence and support." –Senate President Rob Wagner
Strengthening Our Economy
Jules created the CHIPS Child Care Fund to grow our skilled workforce and expand the semiconductor industry. Working with local Chambers of Commerce, Jules supports small businesses and growing our local economy.
Expanding Education and Opportunity
Jules voted to make high-quality education more affordable and create economic opportunities through apprenticeship programs.
Fighting for Healthcare
Jules fought to lower the cost of healthcare and prescription medication, expanded addiction and recovery services, and protected reproductive freedom.
Endorsed by:
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner
Mayor Rory Bialostosky, West Linn
Mayor Frank Bubenik, Tualatin
Mayor Joe Buck, Lake Oswego
Sheriff Angela Brandenburg, Clackamas County
Oregon AFL-CIO
SEIU Oregon
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Oregon Education Association-Political Action Committee
UFCW Local 555
Stand for Children
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
(This information furnished by Friends of Jules Walters.)