1. Daniel Adam Rayfield was born on March 1,1979 and is an American politician and attorney who is the 18th Attorney General of the State of Oregon since 2024 after his predecessor Ellen Rosenblum resigned a week before her term expired.
15 Facts About Dan Rayfield
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Dan Rayfield was the former speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2022 to 2024.
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Dan Rayfield's mother was an activist and small business owner that reveled in dragging her son to events promoting progressive causes throughout his youth.
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In 2007, Dan Rayfield served as a plaintiff's attorney in a high-profile case involving a police officer that wrongfully arrested several individuals under false DUII accusations.
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Dan Rayfield's practice focused on representing individuals with claims against corporations, and insurance companies.
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In 2014, Dan Rayfield became a partner with the law firm changing the firm's name to Nelson MacNeil Dan Rayfield Trial Attorneys PC.
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Dan Rayfield was sworn in as a state representative from House District 16 on January 12,2015.
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Dan Rayfield was named a "Rising Star" by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters in its 2015 Environmental Scorecard.
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Dan Rayfield was recognized by OLCV for his work as co-chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources, and specifically his efforts to forge compromise to address a $30 million budget shortfall for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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In 2015, Dan Rayfield was chosen by the Council of State Governments West, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization serving state legislators of both parties in 13 Western states, as a participant in its training institute for lawmakers in their first four years of service.
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On February 1,2022, Dan Rayfield was sworn in as the Speaker of Oregon House of Representatives.
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Dan Rayfield stepped down as Speaker of the House following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session to run for Attorney General.
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On October 11,2023, Dan Rayfield announced his campaign for Oregon Attorney General in the 2024 election.
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Dan Rayfield won the Democratic primary in the May 2024 primary election.
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On November 5,2024, Dan Rayfield defeated Republican Will Lathrup in the general election.