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Updated: October 27, 2026 @ 9:05 am
Rep. Jeff Helfrich
Contributed photoSALEM — Rep. Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) was selected by House Republicans to serve as their new leader Sept. 26.
Also elected to the leadership team were Representative Mark Owens (R-Crane) as Deputy Leader and Kim Wallan (R-Medford) as Whip.
“It is both an honor and privilege to be chosen to lead our caucus,” said Helfrich. “Oregon is in crisis. Residents are leaving because they can’t afford housing, they feel unsafe on our city streets and their taxes keep increasing. Inaction or failed action only makes the situation worse. The status quo must change.
“Politics is a team sport, and our caucus looks forward to working together to bring forward new ideas and solutions to help everyday Oregonians,” he said.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Reps. Helfrich, Owens and Wallan for a while now and am excited for the future of Republicans in Oregon. Each of these representatives hail from different regions of the state and will represent us well in leadership,” said Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville). “I am confident in Leader Helfrich’s ability to continue advocating for the interests of all Oregonians and look forward to his thoughtful leadership of our caucus moving forward.”
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