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Val Hoyle

Democratic candidate for Oregon's 4th Congressional District

Val Hoyle is an Oregon congresswoman, former labor commissioner and bicycle industry professional focused on workers, housing and rural communities.

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DistrictOR-04
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Val stands.

Campaign position

Union rights and leave

  • Supports the PRO Act, stronger wage-theft penalties and comprehensive paid family and medical leave

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Housing supply and assistance

  • Supports workforce housing, renter tax credits, more housing vouchers and help for first-time buyers

Campaign position

Affordable universal health care

  • Supports universal coverage, restored ACA premium assistance and limits on corporate medical takeovers

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Reproductive freedom and care

  • Defends abortion and birth control access, fertility options and medical professionals providing care

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Rural forests and waterways

  • Supports wildfire prevention investment, watershed protections and a transition to renewable energy

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College and apprenticeship access

  • Supports free community college, larger Pell Grants and expanded paid Registered Apprenticeships

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2009–2016

    Experience

    Oregon state representative

    Appointed in 2009 and subsequently elected to the Oregon House.

  2. 2003–2009

    Experience

    Federal Export Council member

    Served on Oregon’s Federal Export Council.

  3. 2006–2009

    Experience

    Federal Export Council chair

    Chaired Oregon’s Federal Export Council.

  4. 2019–2023

    Experience

    Oregon labor commissioner

    Oversaw wage enforcement, civil rights protections and apprenticeship programs.

  5. 2023–present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Waitress

    Worked for minimum wage before her bicycle industry career.

  • Experience

    Local bike shop worker

    Worked summers at a local bicycle shop.

  • Experience

    Bicycle retail manager

    Worked in retail management in the international bicycle industry.

  • Experience

    Bicycle manufacturing and distribution

    Worked in manufacturing distribution during a twenty-five-year industry career.

  • Experience

    International trade professional

    Worked in international bicycle trade.

  • Experience

    Oregon House majority leader

    Led the House Democratic majority.

  • Experience

    Water and wildlife subcommittee leader

    Leads Democrats on the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee.

  • Accomplishment

    Expanded discrimination settlements

    Her agency secured a threefold increase in settlements for discrimination victims.

  • Accomplishment

    Douglas County childcare funding

    Helped secure $1.3 million to expand childcare in Douglas County.

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