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

Mayor, City of Oregon City
Mayor, City of Gladstone
Mayor, City of Johnson City
House District 22
House District 39,
& North Clackamas School Board Member, Position 7
Fmr. House Majority Leader,
Oregon House of Representatives
Fmr. Clackamas County Commissioner
President, Oregon City Commission
President, Gladstone City Council
Fmr. Vice President, Oregon ACNM:
American College of Nurse Midwives
Oregon City Commissioner
Vice Chair, Gladstone School Board
Gladstone School Board Member, Position 3
Political Action Committee
Gladstone School Board Member, Position 4
Gladstone City Councilor
Fmr. Gladstone City Councilor
Fmr. Gladstone City Councilor
Owner, Spoke & Word Books
Fmr. Commissioner, Oregon City
Chair, McLoughlin Neighborhood Association
Oregon Chapter
President, Oregon High School Speech League
Gladstone City Councilor
President, League of Oregon Cities Women's Caucus
WFP Oregon!
Johnson City Councilor
Johnson City Councilor
Union for Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVAC/R, & Marinefitters
Johnson City Councilor
Gladstone City Councilor
DPCC!
Fmr. Gladstone School Board Member
Medford City Councilor
Service Employees International Union 503
Mayor, City of West Linn
Fmr. Candidate for State Representative
House District 40
NCCU
Acting Chair, Jennings Lodge Community Planning Organization (CPO)
Johnson City Councilor
Oregon City Commissioner
Milwaukie City Council President
Sugar for Oregon District 40.
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