Policy HelperLegislator
Jami Cate
Republican · House District 11 · 2026 Regular Session · Official page
Campaign financeDonor categories
2025-2026 cycle
111 contributions from 74 donors
- Raised
- $83,701
- From Oregon
- 65%
By donor type
- Political Committee$31,045
- Individual$15,125
- Unknown$13,481
- Unregistered Committee$11,000
- Business Entity$10,550
- Candidate & Immediate Family$2,500
Top donors
Shared categories · 2 of 15 donors researched · AI-assigned
- Political committee · 2 donors · $3,500
- Trade association · 2 donors · $3,500
| Donor | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Cash Contributions $100 and under | Unknown | $13,48128 gifts |
| PNW PhRMA PAC | Unregistered Committee | $10,0002 gifts |
| Oregon Realtors Political Action Committee (191) | Political Committee | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fred Girod (5458) | Political Committee | $4,200 |
| Dick Anderson for Oregon (17738) | Political Committee | $2,500 |
| Ginger CateFarmer | Candidate & Immediate Family | $2,5002 gifts |
| Jack Scott Farms, Inc. | Business Entity | $2,5003 gifts |
| Oregon Soft Drink PAC (197) | Political Committee | $2,500 |
| AGC Committee for Action (4) ConstructionPolitical committeeTrade associationThe AGC Committee for Action is the political action committee associated with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Oregon-Columbia Chapter, a trade association representing commercial contractors and construction-related businesses. The PAC serves as an advocacy arm for the commercial construction industry, focusing on policy issues such as infrastructure investment, tax policy, and industry regulations. In Oregon public activity, the committee regularly donates to state and local political candidates and takes positions on statewide ballot measures affecting Oregon's business and construction sectors. AI-researched 2026-08-10 · may contain errors · sos.state.or.us, agc-oregon.org, agc-oregon.org, agc-oregon.org, sos.state.or.us | Political Committee | $2,000 |
| Equitable Housing PAC (14041) | Political Committee | $2,000 |
| Oregon Neighborhood Store Association Political Action Committee (3428) | Political Committee | $2,000 |
| Oregonians for Affordable Housing (2069) | Political Committee | $2,000 |
| Altria Client Services LLC | Business Entity | $1,500 |
| Credit Union Legislative Action Fund (51) Finance & bankingPolitical committeeTrade associationThe Credit Union Legislative Action Fund (ORESTAR ID 51) is an Oregon political action committee that represents the interests of credit unions and financial cooperatives across the state. Funded primarily through contributions from Oregon-based credit unions, the organization advocates on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the credit union industry. In Oregon state elections, the committee actively distributes campaign contributions to various legislative candidates and political committees. AI-researched 2026-08-10 · may contain errors · sos.state.or.us, centralwcu.org, sos.state.or.us, sos.state.or.us | Political Committee | $1,500 |
| Thadeus Nelson | Individual | $1,5002 gifts |
Contributions to Friends of Jami Cate, the candidate committee registered for this legislator. Source: ORESTAR, Oregon Secretary of State · as of 2026-09-03. Amounts are cash and in-kind contributions; this is not an official record, and contributions do not establish why anyone voted.
Independent spending
No independent expenditures reported for or against this legislator in the selected cycles.
Money spent by other committees, without coordination with the candidate, to support or oppose them — not contributions to their committee. Source: ORESTAR independent expenditure filings.
Recent votes
| Date | Measure | Action | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | SCR 205Adjourns sine die the 2026 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly. | Rules suspended. Read. Carried by Helm. Adopted. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | SCR 209Establishes deadlines for presession-filed legislative measures for the 2027 regular session of the Eighty-fourth Legislative Assembly. | Rules suspended. Read. Carried by Grayber. Adopted. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 1601Amends an incorrect internal reference in a law relating to judicial compensation. | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 5701Modifies amounts authorized for issuance of debt instruments for the biennium. | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 5703Modifies amounts allocated from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund, Veterans' Services Fund, Criminal Fine Account, Oregon Marijuana Account and Fund for Student Success. | Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 5702Establishes and modifies limits on payment of expenses from specified funds by certain state agencies for capital construction. | Third reading. Carried by Nosse. Passed. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 1585Sets maximum matching fund requirements for state grants to small incorporated cities for certain capital construction and municipal infrastructure and improvements. | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Diehl. Passed. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | SB 1502Directs the Secretary of State to presession file a proposed legislative measure for consideration during the 2027 regular session of the Legislative Assembly that sets forth the recommendations of the secretary for changes to campaign finance limitations presently being implemented in this state. | Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Elmer. Passed. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4179Permits the Oregon Health and Science University to create and maintain a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state so long as the university is a corporate member of the corporation. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4159Provides that at least one member who is appointed to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission must have local government experience. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4145Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Aye |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4138Requires law enforcement agencies to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4108Allows the City of Eugene to annex noncontiguous land upon receipt of a petition from all owners of the land that satisfies four eligibility criteria. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 4082Adds to a temporary UGB addition program an option for each city or Metro to also add to its urban growth boundary a site for manufactured dwellings, prefabricated structures or manufactured dwelling parks, or for housing that is predominantly for older persons and affordable for households with incomes not more than 120 percent of area median income. | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. | Nay |
| 2026-03-06 | HB 5204Establishes and modifies certain biennial appropriations made from the General Fund to specified state agencies and the Emergency Board. | Third reading. Carried by Sanchez. Passed. | Nay |