Kayse Jama
Kayse Jama | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Oregon Senate | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Taylor |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shemia Fagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973 or 1974 (age 50–51) Somalia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephanie Stephens |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Marylhurst University (BA) |
| Signature | |
| Website | State Senate website |
Kayse Jama (Somali: Kayse Jaamac, Arabic: كايس جاما; born 1973/1974) is an American politician currently serving as Majority Leader of the Oregon State Senate. A Democratic member of the Oregon State Senate, he represents Oregon's 24th Senate district, which includes parts of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. Jama was appointed by the Clackamas and Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to replace Shemia Fagan, who was elected Oregon Secretary of State in 2021.