Andrea Salinas


Andrea Salinas is an American Democratic politician and political consultant currently serving in the Oregon House of Representatives. She represents the 38th district, which includes most of Lake Oswego and portions of southwestern Portland.

Early life and career

Salinas is the daughter of an immigrant from Mexico.
Salinas graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. She owned a legislative campaign consulting firm and was a legislative aide for former United States Senator Harry Reid. She also worked for former United States Representatives Pete Stark and Darlene Hooley, and was the Oregon vice president of Strategies 360, a political consulting firm.

Political career

In September 2017, Salinas was appointed to fill the vacancy in District 38 of the Oregon House of Representatives created when Ann Lininger was appointed to the Clackamas County circuit court. Salinas will complete Lininger's term, which expires in 2018.

Personal life

Salinas lives with her husband and daughter in Lake Oswego.