April Dobson | |
|---|---|
 Dobson in 2026 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Janelle Bynum |
| Member of the North Clackamas School District Board of Education, Position #7 | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Schroedl |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
April Dobson is an American politician currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 39th district, which includes Happy Valley, Clackamas, and a small portion of outer southeastern Portland.1
Dobson is also a member of the North Clackamas School Board.2
Early life and education
Dobson was born and raised in Oregon and graduated from Scappoose High School in Scappoose.3 She attended the University of Oregon, earning a bachelor's degree in 1997.4 Dobson lived in Los Angeles for a time where she was involved with helping to reopen libraries that had closed due to funding issues.5
Career
In 2023, Dobson ran for position #7 on the North Clackamas School Board to oppose three candidates backed by the conservative Oregon Mom's Union. She won in the May election.6 State Representative Janelle Bynum helped with the race, and when Bynum announced her candidacy for congress in the upcoming election, she encouraged Dobson to run for her seat.5 Dobson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, and went on to defeat Republican Aimee Reiner in the November general election.7
In the 2025 session, Dobson was appointed vice-chair of the House Education Committee. She was also appointed to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Trade.89
Personal life
Dobson is married and has 3 children, including one with autism.1011 They live in Happy Valley.12
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | April Dobson | 17,712 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | Aimee Reiner | 14,753 | 45.3 | |
| Write-in | 75 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 32,540 | 100% | ||
References
References
- "Representative April Dobson Home Page". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "School Board - North Clackamas School District". www.nclack.k12.or.us. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "Voters' Pamphlet: Oregon Primary Election May 21, 2024" (PDF). oregonvotes.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 23, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "April Dobson". Oregon Money Watch. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "WW's Fall 2024 Endorsements: Oregon House". Willamette Week. October 16, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "Election Results | Clackamas County". www.clackamas.us. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "April Dobson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- Shumway, Julia (January 17, 2025). "Meet Oregon's 19 new state legislators • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "Representative April Dobson committees". www.oregonlegislature.gov. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- "April Dobson for State Representative". April Dobson for State Representative. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- Shumway, Julia. "Meet the 11 House members, 8 senators newly sworn in to the Oregon Legislature". OregonLive. Oregon Capitol Chronicle. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- "Committee to Elect April Dobson - Statement of Organization". Oregon Secretary of State - Orestar.
- "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.