Shannon Jones Isadore

Shannon Jones Isadore
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
September 27, 2024
Preceded byMaxine Dexter
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationClark Atlanta University (BA)
Loma Linda University (MA)

Shannon Jones Isadore is an American politician, psychotherapist, and healthcare clinic executive. A member of the Democratic Party, she has represented the 33rd district in the Oregon House of Representatives since September 2024.

Early life and education

Isadore was raised in Portland[1] and grew up in the Albina district.[2] She received her bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University and her master's degrees from Loma Linda University.[3] She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.[1]

Career

Isadore previously worked as an investment broker.[4] She is the founder of the Oregon Change Clinic.[5] The clinic is focused on substance abuse recovery and specializes in working with African Americans and veterans in Portland.[6] The Oregon Change Clinic operates a 37-bed mental health and drug facility in Portland's Lloyd District.[4]

Oregon House of Representatives

Isadore ran to represent the 33rd district in the Oregon House of Representatives in 2024 after incumbent Maxine Dexter chose to run for Congress. Her campaign was endorsed by former governor Kate Brown.[7] She won the Democratic primary in May 2024.[8] On September 27, 2024, she was appointed to serve the remainder of the Dexter's term following her resignation.[9] She was elected to a full term on November 5 in the general election.[10]

Electoral history

2024 Oregon State Representative, 33rd district[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shannon Jones Isadore 29,132 83.6
Republican Stan Baumhofer 4,400 12.6
Libertarian Thomas J Busse 1,258 3.6
Write-in 58 0.2
Total votes 34,848 100%

References

  1. ^ a b Edge, Sami (2024-07-31). "Oregon lawmaker, a shoo-in to win Congressional seat, will resign from Legislature to give successor 4-month 'on ramp'". Oregon Live. Retrieved 2024-10-04. Isadore is a Portland-raised Marine Corps veteran who founded and runs a treatment facility for substance use and mental health disorders.
  2. ^ Deml, Jenna (2024-06-02). "Candidate Shannon Jones Isadore on a new vision for House District 33". KOIN. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  3. ^ Wong, Peter (2024-05-03). "Three Democrats seek open Oregon House seat in Northwest Portland". PortlandTribune.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  4. ^ a b "WW's May 2024 Endorsements: Oregon Legislature". Willamette Week. 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  5. ^ Fuentes, Carlos (2024-05-22). "Healthcare clinic CEO Shannon Jones Isadore wins Democratic primary to represent Portland's west side". Oregon Live. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  6. ^ Wilson, Conrad (2024-02-07). "Oregon pioneered a radical drug policy. Now it's reconsidering". NPR. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  7. ^ Botkin, Ben (2024-05-09). "Three Democratic candidates run to replace Dexter in deep blue Portland district • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  8. ^ Jaquiss, Nigel (2024-05-22). "Shannon Jones Isadore Holds Healthy Lead in Portland's Most Competitive Oregon House Race". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  9. ^ "Washington and Multnomah County commissioners appoint Shannon Jones Isadore to House District 33". Multnomah County. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  10. ^ Shumway, Julia (November 6, 2024). "Steiner resigns from Oregon Senate after treasurer win; Reynolds will seek appointment". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.