State Representative Brian Clem has announced he will leave the Oregon Legislature before the end of his term.

Clem, a Democrat from House District 21, stated he will vacate his seat to take care of his ailing mother, who is currently combating Alzheimer’s.

An interim state representative will be voted on by Marion County commissioners from a list of three to five candidates prepared by precinct Democrats.

While no specific date has been set, Clem said his replacement should be chosen before the 2022 legislative session.