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Lori Chavez-DeRemer — Politician, American

Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Also known as Lori Chavez, Lori Michelle Chavez, Lori Michelle Chavez-DeRemer

Born
Apr 7, 1968age 58
body type
Average
nationality
American

Career

Active 2004 – present

Biography

About Lori Chavez-DeRemer

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Lori Michelle Chavez-DeRemer, née Chávez, is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. She made history as the first Republican woman to represent Oregon in the U.S. House. She was also one of the first two Hispanic women elected to Congress from Oregon, alongside Andrea Salinas. Born in Santa Clara, California, Chavez-DeRemer served as mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon, from 2011 to 2019 before winning her House seat in 2022. Her tenure in Congress was brief; she was defeated in 2024 by Democrat Janelle Bynum. On November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated her as his Secretary of Labor. She is 58 years old and has been active in politics since 2004. She has brown hair and brown eyes, a natural look, and is of Latin ethnicity.

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Years Active
2004-present (started around 36 years old; 22 years active)
Birthplace
Santa Clara, California, United States
Ethnicity
Latin

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Brown

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What historic firsts did Lori Chavez-DeRemer achieve in Congress?

She was the first Republican woman to represent Oregon in the House and, along with Andrea Salinas, one of the first two Hispanic women elected to Congress from Oregon.

What political roles has she held?

She served as mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon, from 2011 to 2019 and as U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th district from 2023 to 2025.

What happened after her House term?

She lost her 2024 reelection bid to Democrat Janelle Bynum and was later nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as his Secretary of Labor.

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