Lori Chavez-DeRemer (5)

Biography

Lori Michelle Chavez-DeRemer is a Republican politician and businesswoman. She represented Oregon's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2023 to 2025, becoming the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Oregon. She served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from March 2025 until her resignation in 2026. Previously, she was mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon , the first woman and Latina in that role, during which the city became Oregon's fastest-growing community. A small business owner, she co-founded Anesthesia Associates Northwest with her husband, an anesthesiologist; notable achievements include co-sponsoring the PRO Act as one of few Republicans and advocating for apprenticeships and workforce training.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Hanford High School ; earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from California State University, Fresno , first in her family to graduate college.
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to Happy Valley City Council .
  • Mayor of Happy Valley .
  • Unsuccessful runs for Oregon House District 51 .
  • U.S. Representative, Oregon's 5th District ; served on Transportation & Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education & Workforce committees.
  • U.S. Secretary of Labor .