Clackamas County, Oregon

Oregon Senate District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Dirksen and Rob Wagner. Candidate information follows official Clackamas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mary Dirksen (Republican), Rob Wagner (Democrat) are on the ballot for Oregon Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Oregon Secretary of State's ORESTAR certified candidate filing list (read September 17, 2026).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Mary Dirksen

Top priorities

Focuses on public safety and victims' rights, and on government accountability and lower taxes.
Supports stronger educational outcomes and attendance, and policies aimed at making Oregon more competitive for business.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mary Dirksen holds dual degrees from Portland State University and spent 24 years in public service, most recently as a senior policy analyst, per her campaign site. Her experience includes service on human trafficking advisory panels, the Tualatin Budget Committee, a nonprofit board supporting foster youth, and 15 years volunteering at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, per the same source.

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Rob Wagner

Top priorities

Supports protecting reproductive freedom and gender affirming care, and says the Student Success Act provides stable revenue for schools.
Supports ongoing funding for conservation, housing construction incentives, and gun safety measures including safe storage standards.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rob Wagner represents Oregon Senate District 19, which includes Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tualatin, southwest Portland, Rivergrove, and Durham, and serves as Senate President, per his official Oregon Legislature page. He grew up in Lake Oswego and has raised four children there, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon Senate District 19 in 2026?

When is the Oregon Senate District 19 election in Oregon?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Clackamas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Mary Dirksen, full profile Rob Wagner, full profile Official Oregon election office