Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Politician, businesswoman

American Santa Clara, California

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, businesswoman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/04/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceSanta Clara, California

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLori Michelle Chavez-DeRemer
Other Namesnée Chavez

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Business AdministrationCalifornia State University, Fresno (1990)

Personal Life

Raised inHanford, California
Family BackgroundDaughter of a Teamster

Relationships & More

Spouse
  • Dr. Shawn De
  • Remer (anesthesiologist, high school sweetheart)

Family

ChildrenTwin daughters
OtherNew grandmother

Career

BusinessCo-founded Anesthesia Associates Northwest; operated medical clinics in Pacific Northwest
Public Service
  • Happy Valley Parks Committee (2002)
  • Happy Valley City Council (2004); Council President
  • Mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon (2011-2019); first woman and Latina mayor
  • Oregon House District 51 candidate (2016, 2018; lost)
  • U.S. Representative, Oregon's 5th District (2023-2025); first Republican woman from Oregon
  • U.S. Secretary of Labor (March 2025-April 2026); resigned amid investigations

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First in her family to graduate college
2. Happy Valley became Oregon’s fastest-growing community under her mayoral leadership
3. Lost three elections to Janelle Bynum before congressional win
4. Supported pro-labor legislation as Republican; received union endorsements
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