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2026 Race · Oregon

U.S. Senate

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Oregon is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Jeff Merkley (Democratic) and David Brock Smith (Republican). The seat is currently held by Jeff Merkley (Democratic), who has served since January 2009, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

David Brock Smith

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Since January 2009

Ranking Member

the Budget

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • the Budget· Ranking Member
  • Joint Committee on Printing
  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • S.4937

    A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration...

  • S.4942

    A bill to create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to...

2026 Oregon U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Oregon in 2026?

Jeff Merkley (Democratic) and David Brock Smith (Republican). Jeff Merkley is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Oregon U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Oregon and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Jeff Merkley, a Democratic, currently represents Oregon, serving since January 2009.

What committees does Jeff Merkley serve on?

Jeff Merkley serves on Senate Committee on the Budget, Joint Committee on Printing, and Senate Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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