Polk County, Oregon

Oregon Senate District 10

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Angela Plowhead and Deb Patterson. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Angela Plowhead (Republican) (also on the Libertarian line), Deb Patterson (Democrat) (also on the Working Families line) are on the ballot for Oregon Senate District 10 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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Angela Plowhead

Top priorities

Public safety, including prosecuting violent crime and expanding mental health and addiction treatment
Education, including literacy, writing skills and career and technical education
Reducing regulatory burden and taxes to support small businesses and housing access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Angela Plowhead is a Republican candidate for Oregon Senate District 10. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran, clinical psychologist and small business owner who created a nonprofit to assist veterans in crisis, per her campaign site.

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Deb Patterson

Top priorities

Expanding access to affordable healthcare, including capping insulin copays
Securing funding for K-12 schools and reducing class sizes
Addressing housing and homelessness with shelter, mental health services and long-term housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Deb Patterson represents Oregon Senate District 10, covering South Salem, Monmouth and Independence, per the Oregon Legislature. She has worked as a healthcare leader, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon Senate District 10 in 2026?

When is the Oregon Senate District 10 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 Polk County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Angela Plowhead, full profile Deb Patterson, full profile Official Oregon election office