Emerson Levy

Emerson Levy (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 53. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Levy (Democratic Party, Independent Party of Oregon) is running for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 53. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Emerson Levy and I am running to be your next State Representative. I am the Democratic and Independent nominee. I am a renewable energy attorney, a school safety advocate, and a mom to a seven-year-old.

Growing up, things weren't always easy. Due to bad public policy and inaccessible healthcare, my parents were unable to get the care they needed. This created an unstable home environment. Due to good public policy, I was able to get a scholarship and go to college. This completely changed my life and allowed me to build a career and a family.

I know firsthand how bad policy can hold families back. I also know that good public policy can be a lifeline. I am determined to make sure all Oregonians know what it's like to be supported by good public policy.

At the end of the day, what matters most to me, is that we all have food on the table, accessible healthcare, affordable housing, and the opportunity to thrive within our communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

School Safety and Gun Safety: I consider school safety and gun safety as the fight of my life. I have already worked to craft a bipartisan school safety bill called Alyssa’s Law to improve response times in school emergencies and I plan to bring this critical bill forward in the 2023 Session. I have been given the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction by Moms Demand Action. I am proud to be endorsed by the Bend Education Association and the Oregon Education Association.Reproductive Rights: I am the only pro-choice candidate in this race. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, the state legislature has become a battleground for reproductive rights. Oregonians have made it clear time and time again that they overwhelmingly support a person’s right to make their own reproductive healthcare choices without government interference. I will always protect a woman’s freedom to make her own healthcare decisions. I am proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon and Pro-Choice Oregon.Homelessness: Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. The homelessness problem in Central Oregon is complex and addressing this crisis will be one of my top priorities. The state’s role is to be a facilitator for programs that work. I support the joint task force in Deschutes County. I also support addressing homelessness as an infrastructure problem to be solved using approaches that have been successful elsewhere such as the Housing First initiative.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am in this to make the world a better place for my daughter and all future generations. Central Oregon can and should be a leader in renewable energy. With a background as a renewable energy attorney, I am prepared to create good-paying jobs, while decreasing our carbon footprint and dismantling our reliance on other countries for energy.

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