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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Dan Rayfield is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 16. Rayfield was first elected to the chamber in 2014. He currently serves as House majority whip. Rayfield is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • JD, Law, Williamette University, 2003-2006
  • Graduated, Geography/Economics, Western Oregon University, 1999-2003

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, Williamette University, 2003-2006
  • Graduated, Geography/Economics, Western Oregon University, 1999-2003
  • Partner, Nelson MacNeil Rayfield, Professional Corporation, 2009-present
  • Former Judge, Linn County Peer Court
  • Attorney, Weatherford Thompson, 2007-2009

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, Williamette University, 2003-2006
  • Graduated, Geography/Economics, Western Oregon University, 1999-2003
  • Partner, Nelson MacNeil Rayfield, Professional Corporation, 2009-present
  • Former Judge, Linn County Peer Court
  • Attorney, Weatherford Thompson, 2007-2009
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 16, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 16, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, Oregon State Senate, District 8, 2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Vice Chair, Consumer Protection and Government Effectiveness Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Services, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Public Safety Subcommittee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Rules Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Co-Chair, Joint Committee On Legislative Audits

Co-Chair, Joint Committee On Ways and Means

Member, Joint Emergency Board

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Law, Williamette University, 2003-2006
  • Graduated, Geography/Economics, Western Oregon University, 1999-2003
  • Partner, Nelson MacNeil Rayfield, Professional Corporation, 2009-present
  • Former Judge, Linn County Peer Court
  • Attorney, Weatherford Thompson, 2007-2009
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 16, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 16, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2017-2018
  • Candidate, Oregon State Senate, District 8, 2010
  • Former President, Linn-Benton Bar Association
  • Commissioner, Linn-Benton Housing Authority
  • Former President, Majestic Theatre Management Board
  • Member, New Roots Housing Board
  • Former Coach, Oregon State University Mock Trial Team

Other Info

  • Colonel in the Air Force Reserve

Favorite Book:

"Touching the Void" by Joe Simpson; "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond; "No Shortcuts to the Top" by Ed Viesturs; and "You Shall Know Our Velocity" by Dave Eggers

Favorite Movie:

Unforgiven, The Princess Bride, Fletch, Goonies, Gettysburg, The Big Lebowski, and most Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton films

Favorite Musician:

Everything from opera to 80s music. I don't really discriminate.

Favorite TV Shows:

The Office, Top Chef, and Law and Order (the original)

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hiking, Mountaineering, Golfing (poorly), Basketball, Theatre, and Traveling

  • Interests,the Blazers, college football, and movies
    • His mother was an activist and a small business owner

    Priority Issues:

    he believes in high quality education for our children, access to affordable and reliable healthcare, and making sure families are able to earn a living wage while simultaneously nurturing innovation and supporting Oregon's small businesses.

    Events

    2019

    Nov. 21
    OLCV Scorecard Release Party - Corvallis

    Thur 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST

    Old World Deli Corvallis, OR

    Sep. 23
    Campaign Finance Reform Forum with Rep. Dan Rayfield

    Mon 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT

    Bend East Library Bend, OR

    Sep. 17
    Campaign Finance Reform Forum with Rep. Dan Rayfield

    Tue 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

    Oregon State Capitol Room 50