What Oregon voters will decide in the 2026 election

Statewide and congressional races

Oregon’s general election on Nov. 3, 2026, will include contests for governor, one U.S. Senate seat and all six U.S. House seats.

In the Senate race, the listed candidates are Democratic incumbent Jeff Merkley and Republican David Smith. Oregon’s other sitting senator, Democrat Ron Wyden, is not in the listed contest. The winner of the 2026 Senate election will serve a six-year term.

In the governor’s race, the listed candidates are Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek and Republican Christine Drazan. Candidate policy positions are not listed on the election overview.

Voters will also elect one representative in each of Oregon’s six congressional districts. U.S. House elections take place every two years.

Oregon’s current officeholders

Oregon’s current statewide elected officials include Gov. Tina Kotek, Secretary of State Tobias Read and Attorney General Dan Rayfield, all Democrats.

The state’s current U.S. House delegation consists of Democrats Suzanne Bonamici in District 1, Maxine Dexter in District 3, Val Hoyle in District 4, Janelle Bynum in District 5 and Andrea Salinas in District 6. Republican Cliff Bentz represents District 2.

Recent presidential results

Oregon supported the Democratic presidential nominee in each election from 2016 through 2024. In 2024, Kamala Harris received 55.3% of the Oregon vote, while Donald Trump received 41%. Her statewide margin was 14.3 percentage points.

The Democratic share was 56.5% in 2020 and 52% in 2016. The Republican share was 40.4% in 2020 and 40.6% in 2016. Presidential voting history offers context for the state’s electorate but does not determine the results of the 2026 races.