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Jeff Merkley is running for U.S. Senate Oregon, serving as the incumbent (Democratic).
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U.S. Senate Oregon
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
General election
IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Bret Westwood ran for U.S. Senate Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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No party listedFirst-time candidateCommunity Advocate
Chris Henry is a community advocate and union truck driver running for U.S. Senate Oregon for the first time. He emphasizes preparing the Pacific Northwest for earthquake risk, divesting from the war economy, and investing in green energy. He supports campaign finance reform and publicly-owned utilities.
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RepublicanCulinary professional
David Brock Smith is a Republican from Oregon with experience in the culinary industry. He served as Port Orford City Council president and is running for U.S. Senate.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateEngineering consultant
Gary Dye is a Libertarian engineer running for U.S. Senate in Oregon. He emphasizes preventing foreign wars, government reform with term limits, and replacing federal taxation with a universal transaction tax and universal basic income.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jacob Ryan ran for U.S. Senate Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Matthew Kulow ran for U.S. Senate Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Constitution PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewElectrician
Michael Stettler ran for U.S. Senate Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewContract specialist
Thomas Verde ran for U.S. Senate Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
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Jeff Merkley is running for U.S. Senate Oregon, serving as the incumbent (Democratic).
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateCommercial Real Estate Broker
Brent Barker is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanAdvancedCulinary professional
David Brock Smith is a Republican from Oregon with experience in the culinary industry. He served as Port Orford City Council president and is running for U.S. Senate.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePolitician
David Burch ran for Governor of Oregon in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Deborah Brown is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateInsurance Agent
Jo Rae Perkins ran for U.S. House Oregon District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetired
Paul Damian Wells is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Russell McAlmond ran for U.S. House Oregon District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Timothy Skelton is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Oregon in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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