Ben Bowman

Ben Bowman is the House Majority Leader and State Representative for District 25 in the Oregon House of Representatives.12 Here are some key details about him:

Political Career

• Elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 2022, representing District 25 which includes Tigard, parts of Durham, and south Beaverton2
• Became House Majority Leader on March 21, 2024, elected by his fellow Oregon House Democrats24
• Previously served on the Tigard-Tualatin school board, elected in 2019 at age 27 as the youngest person ever on that board2

Background and Education

• Born on January 23, 1992, making him a relatively young political leader2
• 7th generation Oregonian with deep roots in Tigard3
• Attended Tigard-Tualatin schools growing up1
• Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in education policy from Stanford University3

Professional Experience

• Works as a school district administrator35
• Previously worked for former Rep. Margaret Doherty, who represented Tigard in the legislature3

Political Focus

Bowman's key areas of focus include:

• Improving public education
• Supporting workers and creating economic opportunities
• Addressing affordable housing and homelessness
• Promoting racial justice and equity
• Protecting the environment and implementing climate policies
• Lowering healthcare costs
• Investing in infrastructure and public transportation3

Personal

• Bowman is openly gay and was the first LGBTQ+ chair of the Tigard-Tualatin school board2

While I don't have specific information about his LinkedIn username, based on the information provided, it's likely that "benjaminwbowman" is his LinkedIn profile name, given that his full name is Benjamin William Bowman.