Hoa Nguyen (politician)
American politician (1983-2025)
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Hiền Hòa Nguyễn (December 23, 1983 – October 9, 2025) was an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 48th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – October 9, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Reardon |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Wise |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 41) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Portland State University (BA) |
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Early life and education
Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans, the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants.[1] At the age of 15, she relocated to Portland, Oregon, where she graduated from St. Mary's Academy in 2003.[2] Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Portland State University in 2008.[3]
Career
From 2008 to 2010, Nguyen worked as an extended day coordinator for the Metropolitan Family Service and Neighborhood House. Nguyen later worked as a school attendance case manager and school program manager for Neighborhood House. From 2015 to 2022, she served as a school attendance coach for Portland Public Schools. Nguyen joined the Clackamas Education Service District in August 2022 as a student and community engagement specialist. She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2022.[4]
Illness and death
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hoa H Nguyen | 12,329 | 51.2 | |
| Republican | John Masterman | 11,712 | 48.7 | |
| Write-in | 20 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 24,061 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hoa H Nguyen | 14,451 | 52.9 | |
| Republican | John Masterman | 12,773 | 46.8 | |
| Write-in | 69 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 27,293 | 100% | ||