Oregon House Democrats elect leadership team ahead of 2025 session; Bend’s Kropf named deputy majority whip
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon House Democrats convened to elect new leadership to build on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions and continue focusing on what matters most to Oregonians.
“I’m honored to continue leading the talented group of legislators in the House Democrats’ Caucus,” said Majority Leader Ben Bowman (D-Tigard, Metzger, & S. Beaverton). “Now it’s time to get to work delivering results for working families and protecting Oregonians’ basic rights and freedoms.”
2025 Oregon House Democratic Leadership Team
- House Speaker Nominee - Representative Julie Fahey (West Eugene & Veneta)
- Majority Leader - Representative Ben Bowman (Tigard, Metzger & S Beaverton)
- Speaker Pro Tempore Nominee - Representative David Gomberg (Lincoln & Western Benton/Lane Counties)
- Majority Whip - Representative Andrea Valderrama (Outer East Portland)
- Deputy Majority Whip - Representative Jason Kropf (Bend)
- Assistant Majority Leader (Policy) - Representative Pam Marsh (Southern Jackson County)
- Assistant Majority Leader (Political) - Representative Annessa Hartman (Gladstone, Oregon City & N Clackamas County)
- Assistant Majority Leader (Professional Development) - Representative Hai Pham (S Hillsboro & W Beaverton)
“House Democrats elected an incredibly strong leadership team that I’m confident will represent the diverse perspectives of Oregonians during the 2025 legislative session,” said Speaker Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene, Veneta). “Our work to improve the lives of Oregonians continues, and this team is poised to ensure the voices of those we represent are heard.”
