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Washington County, Oregon

Oregon House District 25

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Bowman and Bob Niemeyer. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ben Bowman (Democrat) (also on the Working Families line), Bob Niemeyer (Republican) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 25 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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Ben Bowman

D

Top priorities
  • Supports world-class public education
  • Supports affordable housing and homelessness solutions
  • Supports climate policy and environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ben Bowman represents Oregon House District 25, covering Tigard, Metzger, and South Beaverton, and serves as House Majority Leader, per his official Oregon Legislature page. He was born and raised in Oregon and grew up attending Tigard-Tualatin schools, per the same source.

Bob Niemeyer

R

Top priorities
  • Pursue government reform and clearer definitions of government regulatory authority.
  • Oppose excessive taxation.
  • Support comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Niemeyer grew up in Silverton, Oregon, working on farms and seed supply companies in the Willamette Valley, and co-founded a precision dental equipment business with his father, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 25 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ben Bowman and Bob Niemeyer. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oregon House District 25 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 Washington County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Ben Bowman, full profileBob Niemeyer, full profileOfficial Oregon election office