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Senate United States

Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator Oregon
Democrat
In office since 2009 Born October 24, 1956 Age 69
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Biography

Jeff Merkley is a Democrat U.S. Senator from Oregon, serving since 2009.

Career Timeline

2021–Present
U.S. SenatorCurrent
United States Senate · Oregon
2009–2021
U.S. Senator
United States Senate · Oregon

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