Currently holds the office of Oregon State Senate - District 13 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Oregon State Senate - District 13 in 2026 Oregon Primary Election.
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Get StartedShe is also a steadfast defender of reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, and Oregonians can count on her to protect access to abortion care, gender-affirming care, menopause care, comprehensive insurance coverage, and personal medical privacy. Learn more
Courtney advocates for investments in proven, prevention-focused solutions that build safer communities rooted in trust. She has supported expanded mental health resources, voted to fully fund the 9-8-8 mental health crisis line, and introduced legislation to address gaps in Oregon’s response to domestic violence. Learn more
Courtney has never turned her back on public education. When she left the classroom in 2018, it was to fight for what her students and colleagues needed most: stable funding, mental health supports, and common-sense gun safety laws. Learn more
As an educator and legislator, Courtney continues to fight for school facilities funding, lifting the cap on special education, fully funding the High Cost Disability Fund, expanding universal school meals statewide, and ensuring more equitable funding for schools serving high-poverty communities. She knows there is still work to do before teachers are paid what they are worth, students have the resources they deserve, and school buildings are healthy and safe, regardless of a district’s income level. Learn more
She continues fighting for stronger toxin standards, clean energy job training, sustainable transportation, responsible land use, and climate resilience—ensuring Oregon’s communities, working lands, and natural resources are protected for future generations. Learn more
She supports common-sense gun safety measures, such as the Reduction of Gun Violence Act (IP 17, 2022), and has backed bipartisan legislation focused on police accountability, wildfire resilience, and oil-by-rail safety. Learn more
Courtney brings a lifelong commitment to protecting Oregon’s natural beauty and securing a healthy climate future for the next generation. As Chair of the Natural Resources Ways and Means Committee and a leader in the legislative Environmental Caucus, she has passed legislation at the intersection of environmental protection and public health. Learn more
Courtney believes healthcare is a human right and remains committed to lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicaid, and expanding access through mobile and community-based care. Learn more
Courtney supports eviction prevention, housing-first strategies, and investments in mental health and addiction treatment, while preserving affordable housing for seniors and residents on fixed incomes. She also continues fighting for state investments in sewer and water infrastructure so communities can build the housing they need. Learn more
Courtney believes everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. She knows addressing Oregon’s housing crisis requires both building more homes and protecting the affordable housing we already have, especially as rising costs, limited supply, and gaps in mental health and addiction services push families into instability. Learn more
Immigrant and refugee Oregonians are central to Oregon’s economy, diversity, and identity. Courtney has worked to strengthen Oregon’s Sanctuary State protections, ensure asylum seekers qualify for in-state tuition, prohibit housing discrimination based on documentation status, expand access to legal assistance, and guarantee that residents can obtain driver licenses. Learn more
She continues to fight for teachers to be able to discuss class size at the bargaining table and for school staff to report workplace injuries without fear. Her focus remains on building an economy where workers are protected, respected, and fairly compensated. Learn more
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