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Jami Cate, 35, Republican

Residence/Family: Lifelong resident of Lebanon. Parents Jim and Ginger Cate; Siblings Jered and Chelsea Cate; niece Stella; and goddaughter Vale

Education: Bachelor's Degree in crop and soil science, Oregon State University, Summa Cum Laude

Professional Background/Work Experience: State representative and fifth-generation Linn County farmer.

Political Experience/Affiliations: Republican state representative.

Other Community Involvement/Affiliations: 15-plus years with Lebanon Strawberry Festival, including serving as board chairperson, association treasurer; Secre...