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Oregon’s 1st District: Three candidates in 2026 race

Elections and voting

Democrats Suzanne Bonamici and Jamil O. Chaudhry-ahmad and Republican Barbara J. Kahl are running in Oregon’s 1st District.

The Ballot Oregon News DeskSep 23, 2026