Rep. Salinas, other Oregon freshman US lawmakers, can’t begin work until speaker chosen

By Tiffany Camhi (OPB) and Sage Van Wing (OPB)

Jan. 4, 2023 10 p.m.

Congresswoman-elect Andrea Salinas represents Oregon’s 6th district. The state’s newest district covers parts of Southwest Portland and the Willamette Valley. But Salinas can’t get to work until House Republicans choose their next leader.