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Biography
Diego Hernandez (born 1986/87) is an American Democratic politician currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. He represents the 47th district, which covers parts of east Portland.
Biography
Hernandez graduated from Reynolds High School in Troutdale, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon and with a master's degree from Portland State University. He became a teacher and was elected to the Reynolds School District Board in 2012, becoming its first Hispanic member, on which he still serves despite being elected to the House. Hernandez was appointed to the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs in 2014.
Hernandez was elected to the House in 2016 to succeed the retiring Jessica Vega Pederson, defeating Independent Party of Oregon candidate Michael Langley with 67% of the vote.
Personal life
Hernandez, who was 29 at the time of election, is currently the youngest person serving in the Oregon legislature. He is not married.