Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader Joins Dissidents In Opposing Nancy Pelosi As Speaker

Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader was among 16 House Democrats who released a letter vowing to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi's bid to become the new speaker.

The Clackamas County lawmaker is prominent in moderate Democratic circles in the House and has long sought new leadership in the chamber. He couldn't be reached for comment Monday.

None of the three other House Democrats from Oregon signed the letter. Aides to Portland-area Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici said they supported the speaker.