Coos County, Oregon

Oregon House District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bret Cecil and Court Boice. Candidate information follows official Coos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bret Cecil (Democrat), Court Boice (Republican) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 1 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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Bret Cecil

Top priorities

Supports vote-by-mail
Supports fair taxation, health care, housing, education, transportation and public safety
Opposes corruption and supports campaign finance reform, taking donations only from individuals rather than corporations

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bret Cecil lives in Port Orford, Curry County, where he works as a full-time community and grassroots volunteer, per his campaign site. He was educated in public schools and community colleges and lives on a fixed income and Social Security, per his campaign site.

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Court Boice

Top priorities

Focuses on wildfire prevention and community safety
Wants to reduce business restrictions and lower the tax burden

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Court Boice represents Oregon House District 1. He spent six years as a Curry County Commissioner and eight years on the Oregon State Marine Board, per his official legislative page. He also operated Paradise Wilderness Lodge from 1973 through 2007 and held partial ownership of Jerry's Jet Boats from 1973 to 1997.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 1 in 2026?

When is the Oregon House District 1 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.

How do I see my exact Coos County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Coos County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bret Cecil, full profile Court Boice, full profile Official Oregon election office