Kayse Jama | |
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| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shemia Fagan |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephanie D. Stephens[1] |
| Children | Sahan and Saharla (twins)[2] |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Marylhurst University (BA)[3] |
| Occupation | Nonprofit executive director[4] |
| Signature |  |
| Website | www |
Kayse Jama is an American politician currently serving as a Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate, representing Oregon's 24th Senate district, which includes parts of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. Jama was appointed by the Clackamas and Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to replace Shemia Fagan, who was elected Oregon Secretary of State in 2021.[5]
- ^ Sorenson, Saundra (February 4, 2021). "Kayse Jama Reflects On Becoming Oregon's First Muslim Senator". The Skanner. The Skanner News. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Campaign Web Site". Jama for Oregon. Archived from the original on 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ "Ballotpedia Page". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Drake, Lauren (January 6, 2021). "Kayse Jama, community organizer and Somali immigrant, nominated to Oregon Senate". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Senator Jama Kayse Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-02-06. Retrieved 2021-02-03.