He’s almost never without his signature bowtie and bicycle lapel pin — the latter a stylistic flourish that underscores Earl Blumenauer’s advocacy for his bike-friendly hometown of Portland. Blumenauer, who had a long career in state and local politics before his election to Congress in 1996, wants an alternative vision to address eclectic issues including transportation infrastructure, marijuana legalization, climate change, animal rights, health care and food policy.

Learn what Earl Blumenauer says about finding common ground