Jessica Vega Pederson
| Jessica Vega Pederson | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 47th district |
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| Assumed office 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Jefferson Smith |
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| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Crown Point, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Program Manager |
Jessica Vega Pederson is a Democratic politician currently serving in District 47 of Oregon's House of Representatives. She was elected in November 2012,[1] for a term starting in January 2013.
Early life and education
Pederson was born in Crown Point, Indiana, a small town near Chicago, and raised in a Mexican-American family.[1] Pederson graduated from Loyola University Chicago, where she majored in informational systems management and technology.[2]
Career
Prior to running for political office, Pederson was a project manager for a tech company.[1] Her listing within the Voter's Pamphlet read: "I am not a politician. I'm a mom and a professional. My husband has his own small business. We work hard and we want a better future for our kids."[2] She and her husband have two small children and live in East Portland.[3]
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