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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator

Oregon

DemocraticIn this role on July 1, 2021

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January 3, 2021 — January 3, 2027 (scheduled)
U.S. Senator
Oregon
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January 6, 2015 — January 3, 2021
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Oregon
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January 6, 2009 — January 3, 2015
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Oregon
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