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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age62 years old (Feb 14, 1964)
GenderFemale
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LocationOregon
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationBunker Hill Community College (attended)
Notable personal detailsValerie Anne Hoyle is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s 4th congressional district (in office since January 2023). She previously served as Oregon’s Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (Labor Commissioner) and as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, including as House Majority Leader. Before elected office, she worked for many years in the bicycle industry and has also been involved in community and education advocacy.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Val Hoyle supports Democratic tax-and-spending measures that raise revenue from corporations and higher-income households to fund expanded social and climate programs, and she has opposed efforts to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. She has sponsored or backed proposals to levy additional payroll/corporate taxes on high earners or corporate practices (e.g., stock buybacks) to strengthen Social Security and reduce inequality.
Healthcare
Supports expanding government-run health coverage and protecting Medicare and Medicaid; has cosponsored Medicare for All legislation and advocates strengthening the Affordable Care Act while addressing mental-health access and prescription drug costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports updating immigration laws and asylum processing while also backing targeted border security measures and resources for border agents to stop drug smuggling and improve immigration processing. Favors bipartisan reform (including support for the DIGNIDAD Act) rather than maximalist enforcement-only approaches.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care, including codifying federal protections and passing the Women’s Health Protection Act. Describes abortion as health care and opposes efforts to roll back reproductive rights. Advocates for access to contraception, comprehensive sex education, and related reproductive services.
Climate & Energy
Supports transitioning to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions through programs like clean fuels and renewable standards, and holding polluters accountable while supporting investments in climate resilience and clean energy jobs. Advocates using federal funding and legislation to address climate change and protect Oregon’s natural resources.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including requiring universal background checks for firearm sales and laws preventing people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms; advocates for additional gun-safety legislation to reduce gun violence. Has a record of sponsoring and leading passage of state-level background check legislation and is endorsed by gun-safety advocacy groups.
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