Avel Gordly
Avel Gordly | |
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Undated portrait of Gordly by Richard E. Brown | |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1997–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Cease |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Dingfelder |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Cease |
| Succeeded by | Jo Ann Bowman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1947 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2026 (aged 79) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Party | Independent (since 2006) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2006) |
| Alma mater | Portland State University |
| Occupation | Activist, community organizer, educator |
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Avel Louise Gordly (February 13, 1947 – February 16, 2026) was an American activist, community organizer, and politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. In 1996, she became the first African-American woman to be elected to the Oregon State Senate, serving from 1997 to 2009.