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Kate Brown

Former Governor - Oregon

Oregon

Kate Brown is an American politician and attorney serving as the 38th and current governor of Oregon since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as Oregon Secretary of State and as majority leader of the Oregon State Senate, where she represented portions of Milwaukie and Northeast Portland. Brown has made significant efforts promoting civil rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and she holds the distinction as the first openly bisexual governor in U.S. history. Her tenure as governor has been marked by enactments of progressive legislative measures including increased minimum wage, gun control, and environmental policies.