Washington County, Oregon

Oregon House District 29

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Schimmel and Susan McLain. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brian Schimmel (Republican) (also on the Independent line), Susan McLain (Democrat) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 29 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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Brian Schimmel

Top priorities

Focuses on preparing students and strengthening schools
Supports accessible and affordable housing
Supports local jobs and business vitality

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Schimmel is a candidate for Oregon House District 29 and the Independent Party of Oregon's nominee for the seat. He has lived in Forest Grove for 30 years and serves on the Forest Grove City Council, per his campaign site. He spent 19 years in corporate work before moving into public service, including administering public service projects in western Washington County.

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Susan McLain

Top priorities

Supports high-quality public education
Supports affordable communities and safe, modern infrastructure
Supports environmental protection and responsible land use

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Susan McLain was a classroom teacher for 42 years and served as a Metro Councilor for 16 years before becoming State Representative for Oregon House District 29 in 2015, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 29 in 2026?

When is the Oregon House District 29 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?

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 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

Brian Schimmel, full profile Susan McLain, full profile Official Oregon election office