Josephine County, Oregon

Oregon House District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dwayne Yunker and Susan Fischer-Maki. Candidate information follows official Josephine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dwayne Yunker (Republican), Susan Fischer-Maki (Democrat) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 3 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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Dwayne Yunker

Top priorities

Lower taxes and government accountability
Parental rights and support for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dwayne Yunker is the Republican state representative for Oregon House District 3, per his campaign site. He served in the U.S. Navy and then more than a decade in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry Marine and drill instructor, per his campaign site. He is seeking re-election, citing lower taxes, parental rights and government accountability among his priorities, per his campaign site.

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Susan Fischer-Maki

Top priorities

Good jobs and workforce training with pathways in trades, health care and education
Expanding affordable child care and support for older adults and caregivers
Strengthening local disaster preparedness and emergency resilience

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Susan Fischer-Maki has more than 25 years of experience working across schools, health care, nonprofits and local government, per the campaign site. Fischer-Maki has served on the Three Rivers School Board and the 211info Board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 3 in 2026?

When is the Oregon House District 3 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 Josephine 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 Josephine County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dwayne Yunker, full profile Susan Fischer-Maki, full profile Official Oregon election office