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Avel Gordly

American politician

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born
1947
died
2026
age at death
79
known for
politician, civil servant, writer

1947 – 2026

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Avel Louise Gordly 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.

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