April Dobson
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives, US
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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]
April Dobson | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.[8][9]
Personal life
Dobson is married and has 3 children, including one with autism.[10][11] 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% | ||
