Politics1 State Directory

Oregon Candidate & Election Guide

Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.

2026 ELECTIONS:

Governor

GOVERNOR:
Tina Kotek (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Christine Drazan (R) - State Sen., Ex-House Minority Leader, Political Consultant & '22 Nominee
Brett Smith (IP/PGP) - Maintenance Director, Ex-School Bus Driver & '24 US Rep Candidate
Matt Rowe (L/PGP) - Ex-Coquille Mayor, Ex-Libertarian Party State Chair & Consultant
Jason Wright (PGP) - Businessman & Ex-California Secessionist Activist
Dawn Regier (PGP/PROG) - Retirement Home Worker & Ex-Nurse
Alex Ziwahatan (I) - Caregiver

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.

STATE LABOR & INDUSTRIES COMMISSIONER

STATE LABOR & INDUSTRIES COMMISSIONER:
** Note: Commissioner is a non-partisan post **
Christina Stephenson (D)* - (Campaign Site)

2028 ELECTIONS:

Secretary of State

SECRETARY OF STATE:
Tobias Read (D)* - (Campaign Site)

State Treasurer

STATE TREASURER:
Elizabeth Steiner (D)* - (Campaign Site)

Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Dan Rayfield (D)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE LEGISLATURE

U.S. Senator

U.S. SENATORS:

SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Jeff Merkley (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jo Rae Perkins (R) - Insurance Agent, GOP Activist & Frequent Candidate

Mark Hatfield for US Senate 1990 Bill Clinton for President & Les AuCoin for US Senate - 1992 Vic Atiyeh for Governor 1982

SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Ron Wyden (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jake Ryan (D) - General Contractor & Law Student
Will Barlow (D) - Sign Company Owner, Community Activist & '22 Candidate

U.S. House (Districts)

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1

DISTRICT 1:
Suzanne Bonamici (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Barbara Kahl (R) - Veterinarian

District 2

DISTRICT 2:
Cliff Bentz (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Beck (D) - Ex-State Rep., Consultant & Ex-USDA Official

District 3

DISTRICT 3:
Maxine Dexter (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Loran Ayles (R) - Heavy Equipment Operator & '19 School Board Candidate

District 4

DISTRICT 4:
Val Hoyle (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Monique DeSpain (R) - Attorney, Retired USAF Colonel & '24 Nominee
Justin Filip (PGP) - University Program Manager, Green Party Activist & '24 Nominee

DISTRICT 5

DISTRICT 5:
Janelle Bynum (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jonathan Lockwood (R) - Politicial Consultant, Law Student & Conservative Activist
Joseph Lehman (L) - Blue Collar Worker

District 6

DISTRICT 6:
Andrea Salinas (D)* - (Campaign Site)
David Russ (R) - Ex-Dundee Mayor, Realtor & '22/'24 Candidate
Jason Faler (I)

- Medical Practice Administrator & Army Reserve Lt Colonel


Political Parties

State Election Office

STATE ELECTION OFFICE:

Secretary of State's Office

State News Sources