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Sara Gelser Blouin

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Sara Gelser Blouin is a Democratic candidate for Oregon State Senate District 8 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Gelser earned her bachelor's degree in history and education from Earlham College in 1994 and her M.A. in interdisciplinary studies from Oregon State University in 1999. Her professional experience includes working as a substitute teacher for Richmond Community School System, as a regional coordinator for the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center, as a policy analyst for the Oregon Department of Human Services, as a parent educator for Linn-Benton Community College, as a youth minister for Grace Lutheran Church, as the founder of FG Syndrome Family Alliance, and as regional coordinator for the Coalition in Oregon for Parent Education. Gelser previously served as an assistant leader on politics for the Democratic Caucus in 2011. Gelser served as a member on the Corvallis School Board from 2001-2006.[1]

Graduate:
Oregon State University, 1999
Bachelor's:
Earlham College, 1994

Campaign themes

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Gelser's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[16]

Creating jobs and opportunity

Excerpt: "In the State Senate, Sara will: Fight to Increase the Minimum Wage."

Protecting our healthcare system

Excerpt: "In the State Senate, Sara will work to expand access to life-saving mental health treatment, especially among young people."

Protecting our personal freedoms & rights

Excerpt: "Sara Gelser is proudly pro-choice and will always defend women's access to reproductive health care services. Sara is also a longtime supporter of equal rights for LGBT Oregonians."

Protecting our children's education

Excerpt: "In the State Senate, we can count on Sara to: Advocate for more workforce development programs at our community colleges."

Protecting our natural treasures

Excerpt: "In the State Senate, Sara will continue to be a champion for the environment and build on her work to: Invest in alternative energy resources."

On the 2026 ballot

Links

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

Source(opens in new tab)
Sara Gelser Blouin — Oregon State Senate District 8 candidate, 2026 | True Vote