Longtime health administrator, public defender compete to represent outer Southeast Portland in Oregon House

Retired public health administrator Mary Lou Hennrich and public defender Willy Chotzen will compete in the May 21 Democratic primary to represent House District 46 covering much of Southeast Portland. The seat is currently held by Rep. Khanh Pham, who is running for the state Senate. Neither candidate has held political office. Hennrich has advocated for health care initiatives in Salem, including a successful multi-year effort for Oregon to boost funding and establish statewide requirements for physical education in schools. Chotzen volunteered on campaigns for former California Gov. Jerry Brown...