Oregon

Oregon Voter Guide 2026

Browse tracked Oregon jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.

State hubs preview the places and candidate profiles we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.

State Snapshot

Primary ElectionMay 19, 2026

General ElectionNov. 3, 2026

StateOregon

Places Listed24

Profiles185

2026 Statewide Races

Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for Oregon's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.

Governor

2 candidates

Tina Kotek (D)Incumbent
Tina Kotek is Oregon's incumbent governor and the Democratic nominee for a second term, setting up a rematch of the 2022 race against Christine Drazan. A former longtime speaker of the Oregon House, her first term has focused on lowering costs, reducing homelessness, strengthening schools, and expanding mental health and addiction care.
Priorities: Lower costs and tackle Oregon's housing and homelessness crisis · Strengthen schools and expand mental health and addiction care · Defend Oregonians' freedoms
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Christine Drazan (R)
Christine Drazan is the Republican nominee for Oregon governor, winning the May 19 primary to set up a rematch of the closely fought 2022 race against Tina Kotek. A state senator and former Oregon House minority leader, her campaign theme is this is our moment, with priorities focused on the cost of living, homelessness, housing, schools, and making government work.
Priorities: Lower the day-to-day cost of living and unleash Oregon's economy · Tackle homelessness and restore safe communities · Build homes families can afford and strengthen schools rooted in communities
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U.S. Senate

2 candidates

Jeff Merkley (D)Incumbent
Jeff Merkley is Oregon's incumbent U.S. senator and the Democratic nominee for a fourth term in 2026. Born in Myrtle Creek and raised in a working-class family, he has served in the Senate since 2009, where his work centers on opportunity for working families, fighting corruption in democracy, and the climate crisis. His campaign takes no corporate PAC money.
Priorities: Create opportunity for working families · Stop the corruption of American democracy · Tackle the climate crisis
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David Brock Smith (R)
David Brock Smith is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Oregon, winning the May 19 primary with about 30% of the vote. A state senator from southwest Oregon, former state representative, and former Curry County commissioner, he is a third-generation resident and small businessman whose campaign emphasizes common sense, accountability, and a strong rural voice.
Priorities: Bring a strong rural voice and common sense to Washington · Support working families and the businesses that employ them · Bring accountability and citizen-first leadership to government
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Places We’re Tracking

Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.

Deschutes County

22 candidates

22 tracked candidate profiles
8 office types represented

Portland city (pt.)

21 candidates

21 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Lane County

20 candidates

20 tracked candidate profiles
10 office types represented

Josephine County

17 candidates

17 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Douglas County

11 candidates

11 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Washington County

11 candidates

11 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Coos County

9 candidates

9 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Klamath County

9 candidates

9 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Umatilla County

8 candidates

8 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Yamhill County

7 candidates

7 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Marion County

6 candidates

6 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Multnomah County

6 candidates

6 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Polk County

6 candidates

6 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Jackson County

5 candidates

5 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Beaverton city

4 candidates

4 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Bend city

4 candidates

4 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Clackamas County

4 candidates

4 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Salem city (pt.)

4 candidates

4 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Benton County

3 candidates

3 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Gresham city

3 candidates

3 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Balance of Marion County

2 candidates

2 tracked candidate profiles
1 office type represented

Balance of Jackson County

1 candidates

1 tracked candidate profile
1 office type represented

Balance of Washington County

1 candidates

1 tracked candidate profile
1 office type represented

Hillsboro city

1 candidates

1 tracked candidate profile
1 office type represented

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Voting Resources

Registration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.

Election Calendar

Track major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.

Note: State hubs summarize tracked places; exact ballot results depend on address and district boundaries.Profiles: Candidate data updates as official filings and campaign materials publish.