Dan Rayfield’s leadership philosophy was shaped by his parents' contrasting worldviews—his mother, a Green Party member, and his father, a Republican. Rather than seeing these differences as obstacles, Dan learned to identify common ground while respecting diverse approaches to achieving shared goals.

Dan was sworn in as Oregon’s Attorney General on December 31, 2024. As Attorney General, Dan is focused on championing the issues Oregonians care most about: keeping communities safe, protecting seniors and working families, and upholding Oregon's values and the rule of law. Dan’s first year in office was defined by significant accomplishments: the Oregon Department of Justice created a new Economic Justice Section and doubled the size of the consumer protection team; launched a new public safety pilot program to increase collaboration between state and local law enforcement to tackle organized crime; safeguarded over $4.6 billion in federal dollars for Oregon; and successfully challenged unconstitutional tariffs at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dan served in the Oregon legislature for a decade representing the City of Corvallis before being sworn in as Attorney General. In the legislature, he spent four years as Co-Chair of the Ways and Means committee and was elected Speaker of the House in 2022. His tenure as Speaker was marked by significant achievements and a commitment to advancing the health and economic well-being of Oregonians, from enacting the nation’s strongest abortion protections to unprecedented bipartisan investments in Oregon’s semiconductor industry, education, and housing.

Prior to serving in the Oregon legislature, Dan spent 18 years in private practice. He earned his undergraduate degree at Western Oregon University and attended Willamette University Law School, and he was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2006. Dan lives in Corvallis with his wife Amanda and his son Adam.