Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas (born 1970) is an American Democratic politician and political consultant currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. She represents the 38th district, which includes most of Lake Oswego and portions of southwestern Portland.

Andrea Salinas
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 38th district
Assumed office
September 12, 2017
Preceded byAnn Lininger
Personal details
Born1970 (age 50–51)
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
ResidenceLake Oswego, Oregon
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley

Early life and career

Salinas is the daughter of an immigrant from Mexico.[1]

Salinas graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.[2] She owned a legislative campaign consulting firm and was a legislative aide for former United States Senator Harry Reid. She also worked for former United States Representatives Pete Stark and Darlene Hooley,[2] and was the Oregon vice president of Strategies 360, a political consulting firm.[2][3]

Political career

In September 2017, Salinas was appointed to fill the vacancy in District 38 of the Oregon House of Representatives created when Ann Lininger was appointed to the Clackamas County circuit court. Salinas completes Lininger's term, which expired in 2018, and was re-elected in 2018 and 2020.[4][5]

Personal life

Salinas lives with her husband and daughter in Lake Oswego.[2]

References
  1. "Meet Andrea". Andrea Salinas. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  2. Stein, Gary M. (July 28, 2017). "Political consultants, restaurateur say they'll seek appointment to House District 38 seat". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  3. Friedman, Gordon R. (September 18, 2017). "Salinas sworn in as newest state representative". Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  4. "Andrea Salinas chosen to fill House District 38 seat". Lake Oswego Review. September 13, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  5. Friedman, Gordon R. (September 14, 2017). "Andrea Salinas picked as newest Portland-area legislator". Retrieved September 14, 2017.
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