Jennifer Williamson

Jennifer Williamson (born 1973) is an American attorney, Democratic politician, and political strategist who represented Oregon's 36th District in the Oregon House of Representatives. She served as Majority Leader from 2015 to 2019.

Early life and education Born in Washington County, Oregon, Williamson graduated from the University of Oregon, and received a J.D. degree from Willamette University College of Law.

Political career In 2012, she defeated Sharon Meieran in the Democratic primary to replace state representative Mary Nolan.

Williamson was named a 2014 Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow.

On February 10, 2020, Williamson abruptly dropped out of the race for Oregon Secretary of State in response to allegations of unusual campaign spending while an Oregon House member. Williamson has defended her campaign expenditures as legal under Oregon campaign finance laws and ethics regulations.

Williamson currently works for political consulting and government affairs firm Swift Public Affairs. She previously served as the interim executive director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon.

Electoral history