Senator Kim Thatcher is a Republican representing District 11 in the Oregon State Senate, covering Marion County including Keizer, Woodburn, North Salem, Gervais, Brooks, and Labish Village. Born Lona Kim Thatcher on October 30, 1964, in Pocatello, Idaho, she is married to Karl and owns KT Contracting and Highway Specialties . She is recognized as a taxpayer watchdog, advocate for government accountability, leader on sensible immigration policies, Second Amendment rights, and constitutional protections.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Portland State University.
• Political Experience:
  • Oregon State Senate, District 11 , current.
  • Oregon House of Representatives, 2005-2014.
  • Key committees: House Business and Labor , House Consumer Protection and Government Efficiency , Joint Ways & Means , Senate Workforce .
  • Notable appointments: Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission , State & Local Government Efficiency Task Force , Electronic Portal Advisory Board , Oregon Commission for Women , American Legislative Exchange Council , National Coalition of State Legislators for Legal Immigration .