Darlene Hooley

Darlene Kay Olson Hooley (born April 4, 1939) is an American politician and former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon who represented the state's 5th congressional district.

Darlene Hooley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oregon's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1997  January 3, 2009
Preceded byJim Bunn
Succeeded byKurt Schrader
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 27th district
In office
1980–1987
Personal details
Born
Darlene Kay Olson

(1939-04-04) April 4, 1939
Williston, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDivorced
Alma materPasadena Nazarene College
Oregon State University
OccupationHigh school teacher

A high school teacher by profession, she served as a city councilwoman, state legislator, and county commissioner in Oregon before being elected to the House in 1996. In her post-congressional career, she remains engaged in civic life in Oregon and works as a strategic planning consultant.

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