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Washington County, Oregon

Oregon House District 36

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hai Pham and Michael Orth. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Hai Pham (Democrat), Michael Orth (Republican) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 36 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.

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Hai Pham

D

Top priorities
  • Expanding access to behavioral health and health care
  • Investing in strong public education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hai Pham is the Democratic state representative for Oregon House District 36, per his campaign site. He is a pediatric dentist who founded a dental practice serving Washington County and has provided charity dental care, per his campaign site. He has focused on expanding access to health care and education, per his campaign site.

Michael Orth

R

Top priorities
  • Supports reducing taxes and fees for families and small businesses
  • Supports reinstating graduation requirements and increasing school days and hours
  • Supports law enforcement and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Orth is a Republican candidate for Oregon House District 36. He is from Sherwood, Oregon, per his campaign site, and has two sons serving in law enforcement.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 36 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hai Pham and Michael Orth. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oregon House District 36 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
Hai Pham, full profileMichael Orth, full profileOfficial Oregon election office