2026 General Election Candidate Endorsements

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Elections matter because the values and practices of our elected officials matters. That’s why electing our worthy endorsed candidates is intensely critical this year, to tackle the most important and insistent priorities facing our future. Our endorsed candidates will help protect Oregon's environment, stand in solidarity and mutuality with frontline communities, support a strong democracy, and advocate for all Oregonians. Let’s all do our part to strengthen and reinforce equitable and smart democratic governance.

2026 Oregon General Schedule:

  • October 13 - Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • October 14 - Ballots begin mailing to Oregon voters
  • November 3 - Election Day, drop boxes close at 8pm, mail must be postmarked by today

Not sure about your district, representative or ballot drop site? Use the links below to find all your details based on your address:

 

Our November General Election Endorsements:

 

Local Measures

Deschutes, Redistricting Measure 9-185 - Vote No ❌
This measure would switch Deschutes County from five at-large seats to a gerrymandered set of districts that would minimize the voices of all county residents.

Eugene, Eugene Clean Energy Fund - Vote YES ✅
Through a fee on the profits of the largest, wealthiest businesses in Eugene, ECEF will fund community-driven climate programs.

Portland, Your 2 Cents - Vote YES ✅
Your 2 Cents gives residents a direct say in how Portland spends 2% of its budget through a community budgeting process.


Federal Office

Suzanne Bonamici, OR-1

Chris Beck, OR-2

Maxine Dexter, OR-3

Andrea Salinas, OR-6

Jeff Merkley, Senate


Governor

Tina Kotek


State Senate

Sara Gelser Blouin, Senate District 8

Deb Patterson, Senate District 10

Virginia Stapleton, Senate District 11

Courtney Neron Misslin, Senate District 13

Myrna Munoz, Senate District 15


State House of Representatives

Pam Marsh, House District 5

Kori Rodley, House District 7 

David Gomberg, House District 10

Ivan Maluski, House District 11  

Nancy Nathanson, House District 13

Joanna Robinson, House District 15

Tom Andersen, House District 19

Kriss Wright, House District 23 

Tammy Carpenter, House District 27

Farrah Chaichi, House District 35

Jules Walters, House District 37

Michael W Sugar, House District 40

Mark Gamba, House District 41

Travis Nelson, House District 44

Willy Chotzen, House District 46

Andrea Valderrama, House District 47

Lamar Wise, House District 48

Zach Hudson, House District 49


Deschutes County Commission

Morgan Schmidt, Position 5


Lane County

Heather Buch, Commission District 5


Marion County

Sara Duncan, Position 1

Maria Hinojos Pressey, Position 2


Multnomah County

Shannon Singleton, Chair

Nathan Ong Norris, District 2


Washington County

Kipperlyn Sinclari, Commision D4


Beaverton City Council

Evelyn Kocher


Bend Mayor

Melanie Kebler

Bend City Council

Ariel Mendez, Position 5


Eugene City Council

Jennifer Smith, Ward 3

Jennifer Yeh, Ward 4

Athena Aguiar, Ward 5

Eugene Water & Electric Board

Alexi Miller, At Large Member

Portland City Council

Tiffany Koyama Lane, District 3

Angelita Morrillo, District 3

Cristal Otero, District 3

Esther Leon, District 3

Mitch Green, District 4

Jamey Evenstar, District 4

  

 

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