Kori Rodley

Springfield’s long-serving State House Rep., John Lively, a Democrat, is retiring after 14 years. This November, voters in the 7th District will choose his successor.

John Lively has represented Springfield in the Oregon State House for 14 years. But the 79-year-old Democrat is retiring next January. Next month, Democratic voters will nominate their choice for his successor. Three candidates are now in the race.