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Democrat
Occupation: Registered Nurse, Labor Representative, State Representative
Occupational Background: Former Oregon Nurses Association VP, ER Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Janitor, Landscaper, Coach
Educational Background: Washington State University
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative
Travis Nelson: Nurse for State Representative
As a nurse and your State Representative, I see the struggles and triumphs in our community. I’ve brought home historic funding for homelessness and addiction services-but there is more to be done.
I’ve Delivered:
Local Investments: Collaborated with Albina Vision Trust to fund hundreds of affordable housing units in Lower Albina; secured $15 million for a future North Portland Aquatic Center, $1 million for the Native American Youth & Family Center; and significant funding for the Oregon Food Bank & improvements to George Park in Saint Johns.
Reproductive Healthcare: Protected your Constitutional abortion rights & gender-affirming care in Oregon.
Healthcare: Championed patient care – recognizing racism as a public health crisis and secured appropriate staff for each hospitalized patient.
Worker Protections: Shepherded legislation that protects workers from the climate crisis. Won protections for consumers ripped off by bad contractors.
I’m Fighting For:
Housing for All: We must deliver additional shelter capacity, mental health and substance abuse services, permanent supportive housing, and affordable housing.
Healthcare for All: We need low or no-cost healthcare and prescriptions.
Support for Schools: We must fully fund education and ensure students have a safe learning environment.
Equity: I'm the first Black, LGBTQ+ member of the state legislature. I bring a voice to communities who haven’t historically had a seat at the table.
Endorsements:
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Governor Tina Kotek
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
Senator Lew Frederick
Senator Margaret Carter
Gresham City Counselor Eddy Morales
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME
UFCW 555
Basic Rights PAC
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
American Federation of Teachers Oregon
Teamsters Local 37
Oregon State Fire Fighters
Western States Carpenters
(This information furnished by Friends of Travis Nelson.)