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Avel Gordly, first Black woman to serve in Oregon Senate, dies at 79
Avel Gordly, first Black woman to serve in Oregon Senate, dies at 79
Avel Gordly, first Black woman to serve in Oregon Senate, dies at 79

Published on: 02/18/2026

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Avel Louise Gordly, the first Black woman to serve in the Oregon Senate has died, her niece, Michelle Burch, confirmed to KATU on Monday night.

News Source : https://katu.com/news/local/avel-gordly-first-black-woman-to-serve-in-oregon-senate-dies-at-79

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