Multnomah County, Oregon

Oregon House District 49

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ann Walker and Zach Hudson. Candidate information follows official Multnomah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ann Walker (Republican), Zach Hudson (Democrat) (also on the Working Families line) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 49 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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Ann Walker

Top priorities

Reducing taxes and increasing support for law enforcement
Bringing resources to first responders, veterans and seniors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ann Walker is the Republican nominee for Oregon House District 49, per her campaign site. She has worked in private consulting on forest health, wildfire detection technology and emergency preparedness for state and local governments, per her campaign site. She has also served as a Multnomah County Precinct Committee Person, per her campaign site.

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Zach Hudson

Top priorities

Improving education and student attendance
Housing affordability for renters and homeowners
Expanding healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zach Hudson represents Oregon House District 49, covering Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview and North Gresham, per the Oregon Legislature. He chairs the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, has a professional background as a teacher, and previously served on the Troutdale City Council, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 49 in 2026?

When is the Oregon House District 49 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 Multnomah County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Ann Walker, full profile Zach Hudson, full profile Official Oregon election office