Candidate profile: Dawn Rasmussen in Oregon’s 2nd District

Dawn Rasmussen in the race

Dawn Rasmussen is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House seat representing Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District. The district’s contested general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

Official records list no biography for Rasmussen. They also list no documented policy positions, so there is no official record establishing Rasmussen’s views on legislation or issues before Congress.

Campaign finance records list $71,006.14 in funds raised and $71,006.14 spent by Rasmussen. A cash-on-hand amount is not on file. Those figures describe campaign financial activity; they do not establish a candidate’s support among voters.

The candidate field

Eleven candidates are listed in the race. Each candidate’s party, financial activity and official profile information are outlined below.

• Chris Beck — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $94,773.56 raised and $40,996.48 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Cliff Bentz — Republican. Bentz is the incumbent. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $1,011,413.29 raised and $646,983.40 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Peter Russell Mr. Black — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list no funds raised or spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Andrea Carr — Republican. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list no funds raised or spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Mary Doyle — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $6,474 raised and $6,474 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Mitchel Ian Knight — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list no funds raised or spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Peter James Larson — Republican. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $7,797.19 raised and $7,797.19 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Russell 5035244864 Mcalmond — Republican. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list no funds raised or spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Rebecca Mckay Mueller — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $20,409.36 raised and $20,409.36 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Dawn Rasmussen — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $71,006.14 raised and $71,006.14 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

• Patty Snow — Democrat. Official records list no biography or documented policy positions. Campaign records list $27,274.20 raised and $27,274.20 spent; cash on hand is not on file.

Understanding the financial figures

“Funds raised” is the amount a campaign reports receiving, while “funds spent” is the amount it reports paying out. The totals can change as campaigns receive contributions, pay expenses and submit additional reports.

The listed figures should not be treated as a measure of votes, endorsements or election results. A campaign reporting no money raised or spent may later report financial activity. Cash-on-hand figures, which ordinarily show how much money a campaign retains at a reporting point, are not on file for any candidate in this race.

What comes next

The election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026. Before voting, voters can watch for changes to the candidate field, updated campaign finance filings and official candidate statements that establish positions on issues.

Those later records may add details about Rasmussen and the other candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and campaign spending. The current official entries establish party affiliation, Rasmussen’s candidacy and the financial totals listed for each campaign.