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Summary

Representative Sara A. Gelser

Full Name: Sara A. Gelser
Office: State House (OR) - District 16, Democratic
First Elected: 2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Peter; 4 Children: Sam, Ellie, Nicole, Maia
Birth Date: 12/20/1973
Birth Place: Las Vegas, NV
Home City: Corvallis, OR
Religion: Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Protecting our Vulnerable Neighbors

Jan. 1, 2012 - Sara is is an outspoken leader on behalf of those whose voices too often go unheard in politics. Whether fighting for improved services for victims ...

Issue Position: Protecting our Health and the Quality of our Health Care System

Jan. 1, 2012 - Sara believes health care is a basic human right, not a privilege. As a legislator, she helped pass Oregon's landmark health care reform bill, and ...

Issue Position: Protecting Oregon's Promise

Jan. 1, 2012 - Sara knows Oregon's greatest resource is its people. That's why she supports economic development that creates good jobs and promotes healthy businesses. She has worked ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2009-2010 Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance Positions 88%
2011-2012 American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon Positions 40%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($8,036.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Sara Gelser refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Sara A. Gelser's Oregon State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
rep.saragelser@state.or.us

Capitol Website
http://www.leg.state.or.us/gelser

General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SGelser

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/repsaragelser

Capitol
900 Court Street Northeast, H-285
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1416

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