Jeff Merkley is the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. Merkley, a Democrat, represents House District 47, located in eastern Multnomah County within the Portland city limits. Merkley grew up within the boundaries of his district, graduating from David Douglas High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a Master of Public Policy degree from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. Wikipedia
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