Courtney Neron Misslin
American politician and teacher from Oregon
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Courtney Brook Neron (née Misslin; born March 1979) is an American politician from Oregon. A Democrat, she represents Oregon's 13th Senate district in the Oregon Senate. This district is located in northwestern Oregon and includes portions of Clackamas County, Washington County and Yamhill County.[1]
March 1979 (age 47)
Courtney Neron | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office May 9, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Woods |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – May 9, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rich Vial |
| Succeeded by | Sue Rieke Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Courtney Brook Misslin March 1979 (age 47) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Profession | Teacher, politician |
Life and career
Neron Misslin grew up in Tigard, Oregon and attended the University of Oregon and Pacific University. She taught high school French and Spanish.[2] Neron Misslin lives in Wilsonville with her two children.
Political career
Neron Misslin, a classroom teacher motivated by her experiences in public education, first ran for office and was elected in 2018, defeating the Republican incumbent and becoming the first Democrat to represent Oregon's House District 26, as drawn. She was re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024 and was elected to her fourth 2-year term in the Oregon Legislature. After the death of Senator Aaron Woods, Neron Misslin was appointed to fill his seat and serve the remainder of his term by Clackamas, Washington and Yamhill county commissioners.[3]
Her House committee service includes:
- Education (chair)
- Veterans and Emergency Preparedness
- Natural Resources Subcommittee on Ways and Means
- Housing
- Early Childhood and Human Services
- Energy and Environment
- Commerce and Consumer Protections.[2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Courtney Neron | 17,211 | 50.8 | |
| Republican | Rich Vial | 15,928 | 47.0 | |
| Libertarian | Tim E Nelson | 683 | 2.0 | |
| Write-in | 46 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 33,868 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Courtney Neron | 23,815 | 54.1 | |
| Republican | Peggy Stevens | 19,201 | 43.6 | |
| Libertarian | Tim E Nelson | 1,002 | 2.3 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 44,058 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Courtney Neron | 17,606 | 53.2 | |
| Republican | Jason Fields | 15,439 | 46.7 | |
| Write-in | 24 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 33,069 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Courtney Neron | 20,931 | 56.1 | |
| Republican | Jason E Fields | 16,345 | 43.8 | |
| Write-in | 31 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 37,307 | 100% | ||