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Michael Sugar for Oregon State Representative

Representing our communities in House District 40: Oregon City, Gladstone, Jennings Lodge, Oatfield, & Johnson City 

Teacher.

Union Leader.

Bridge-Builder.

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Michael is a teacher, debate coach, and union leader in Clackamas County. He has dedicated his life to helping young people find their voice. Now he’s running for the Democratic nomination to make sure Oregon continues to be a place where families can build their lives. 


He has worked with leaders from city, state, and federal levels to advocate for students and families, and he’ll bring that same collaborative leadership to Salem. He believes Oregon City, Gladstone, Jennings Lodge, Johnson City, Oatfield and greater Clackamas County deserve a strong voice in the Legislature. Learn More About Michael.


Photo: Michael Testifying Against Tolling to Legislators at Gladstone High School, Jan. 2024

Michael Will Fight For Us

Michael is running for the Democratic nomination to ensure Oregon is a welcoming, safe, and affordable place where our community can thrive. He believes every family deserves stability: good jobs, a home they can afford, neighborhoods where they feel secure, and a future full of opportunity for our kids.  


As a teacher and community leader, he’s seen how rising costs, strained local services, and growing division make it harder for people to stay in the communities they love. Michael is stepping up to protect what makes Oregon special and fix what’s getting in the way, so every Oregonian can build a good life here and truly feel like they belong.


Michael especially wants our young people to see a bright future here at home in the neighborhoods, work spaces, and downtown spaces that make our communities unique. 

Supported by:

Denyse McGriff, Mayor – Oregon City:

"I am endorsing Michael Sugar for House District 40.  Michael will continue to be a strong voice for Clackamas county, following in the footsteps of Representative Hartman and Senator Meek.  He will keep our community’s priorities at the forefront: 

  • getting the state to invest in our infrastructure,
  • fixing ODOT,
  • and improving housing policy so our cities have a say and families can afford to live here."

Michael's endorsements & supporters

Mayor Denyse McGriff

Mayor Vincent Whitehead

Mayor Denyse McGriff

Mayor, City of Oregon City

Mayor Michael Milch

Mayor Vincent Whitehead

Mayor Denyse McGriff

Mayor, City of Gladstone

Mayor Vincent Whitehead

Mayor Vincent Whitehead

Representative Lesly Muñoz

Mayor, City of Johnson City

Representative Lesly Muñoz

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

Representative Lesly Muñoz

House District 22

Representative April Dobson

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

House District 39,

& North Clackamas School Board Member, Position 7

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

Fmr. Representative Ed Lindquist

Fmr. House Majority Leader, 

Oregon House of Representatives

Fmr. Clackamas County Commissioner

Scott Wilson

Vanessa Huckaby

Vanessa Huckaby

President, Oregon City Commission

Vanessa Huckaby

Vanessa Huckaby

Vanessa Huckaby

President, Gladstone City Council

Heather Webster

Vanessa Huckaby

Heather Webster

Fmr. Vice President,  Oregon ACNM:

American College of Nurse Midwives

Rocky Smith

Nicole Quackenbush

Heather Webster

Oregon City Commissioner

Nicole Quackenbush

Nicole Quackenbush

Nicole Quackenbush

Vice Chair, Gladstone School Board

Charlie Chu

Nicole Quackenbush

Nicole Quackenbush

Gladstone School Board Member, Position 3

Oregon Education Association

Oregon Education Association

Oregon Education Association

Political Action Committee

Stacie Moncrief

Oregon Education Association

Oregon Education Association

Gladstone School Board Member, Position 4

Gabrielle Blaug

Oregon Education Association

Gabrielle Blaug

Gladstone City Councilor

Kristi Corbett

Kristi Corbett

Gabrielle Blaug

Fmr. Gladstone City Councilor

Cierra Cook

Kristi Corbett

Cierra Cook

Fmr. Gladstone City Councilor

Owner, Spoke & Word Books

Tim Powell

Kristi Corbett

Cierra Cook

Fmr. Commissioner, Oregon City

Chair, McLoughlin Neighborhood Association

The Sierra Club

Mindy Garlington

The Sierra Club

Oregon Chapter

Kris Igawa

Mindy Garlington

The Sierra Club

President, Oregon High School Speech League

Mindy Garlington

Mindy Garlington

Oregon Working Families Party

Gladstone City Councilor

President, League of Oregon Cities Women's Caucus 

Oregon Working Families Party

Oregon Working Families Party

Oregon Working Families Party

WFP Oregon!

Jackie Moritz

Oregon Working Families Party

Darlene Benedict

Johnson City Councilor

Darlene Benedict

Oregon Working Families Party

Darlene Benedict

Johnson City Councilor

UA 290

Maria Mitchell

Luan Evans

Union for Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVAC/R, & Marinefitters

Luan Evans

Maria Mitchell

Luan Evans

Johnson City Councilor

Maria Mitchell

Maria Mitchell

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

Gladstone City Councilor

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

DPCC!

Ginger Zimtbaum

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

Ginger Zimtbaum

Fmr. Gladstone School Board Member

Garrett West

Democratic Party of Clackamas County

Ginger Zimtbaum

Medford City Councilor

SEIU Local 503

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

Service Employees International Union 503

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

Mayor, City of West Linn 

Kell Fox

Mayor Rory Bialostosky

North Coast States Carpenters Union

Fmr. Candidate for State Representative

House District 40

North Coast States Carpenters Union

North Coast States Carpenters Union

North Coast States Carpenters Union

NCCU

L. Neumann

North Coast States Carpenters Union

Margaret McCrea

Acting Chair, Jennings Lodge Community Planning Organization (CPO)

Margaret McCrea

North Coast States Carpenters Union

Margaret McCrea

Johnson City Councilor

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Oregon City Commissioner

Will Anderson

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Milwaukie City Council President

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