Ken Helm is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 27 . Born in 1964 or 1965, he resides in Beaverton, Oregon, and works as a lawyer and politician. First elected in 2014, he served from 2015 to 2021 and assumed office again in January 2021. Notable positions include Assistant Majority Leader . His career highlights expertise in land use law: he clerked for the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, worked for Metro managing the urban growth boundary, ran a solo law practice as a hearings officer with a strong court affirmation record, and advocated against harmful developments.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Earned a BA in History and Political Science from Willamette University; later obtained a JD from Willamette University College of Law. Worked briefly as a baker post-undergrad.

Political Experience: Elected to Oregon House District 27 in 2014 ; reelected and serving continuously since 2015. Focuses on community issues in Beaverton and nearby areas, with contact via Capitol office in Salem.