Education consultant, sister of Oregon House representative will challenge Hillsboro Democrat

February 17, 2026 - 05:21

In a move that sets up a potential political showdown, education consultant and community advocate Andrea Muñoz has announced her campaign for the Oregon House of Representatives, challenging the incumbent Democrat in the Hillsboro district. Muñoz, who is the sister of a current Oregon House representative from a different district, is framing her candidacy around deep community roots and a drive for broader civil rights protections.

Launching her campaign, Muñoz emphasized her personal connections to the area's foundational communities. She specifically highlighted her strong ties to local immigrant farmworking families, drawing a direct line between their experiences and her policy priorities. "I am running to improve civil rights for everyone," Muñoz stated, positioning her campaign on a platform of equity and inclusion.

The announcement promises a closely watched Democratic primary, focusing on the district's evolving demographics and key issues like education, workers' rights, and social justice. Muñoz’s entry into the race, leveraging her professional background in education and her familial understanding of the legislative process, signals a campaign that will stress grassroots engagement and advocacy for underrepresented groups within the party's base. The incumbent has yet to issue a formal response to the newly declared challenge.