[3] After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1994,[4][5] Unger earned his BA degree in English from the University of Oregon.
[3] Prior to entering politics, he worked as a special assistant to the Oregon Attorney General.
[9] The Forest Grove News Times ran an article pointing out inaccuracies in those attacks, and referenced them as one of the reasons they chose to endorse Unger.
[10][11] Unger, who grew up on his families' Century Farm, emphasized supporting local schools in his campaign.
[12][13] In 2014, he announced he would not run for re-election, and in June 2014 became the executive director of lobby group Our Oregon,[14] where he served until 2018.