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Yamhill County, Oregon

Oregon House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anna M Scharf and Kriss Wright. Candidate information follows official Yamhill County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anna M Scharf (Republican), Kriss Wright (Democrat) are on the ballot for Oregon House District 23 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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Anna M Scharf

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Biography

Anna Scharf serves as Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services and the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Water, per the Oregon Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Kriss Wright

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Biography

Kriss Wright holds an associate degree from Portland Community College and a bachelor's degree from Portland State University, per the Newberg Graphic. Wright chairs the Newberg Planning Commission and serves as an alternate on the Newberg Urban Area Management Commission, per the Newberg Graphic. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oregon House District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oregon House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anna M Scharf and Kriss Wright. Candidate information follows official Yamhill County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oregon House District 23 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.

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Candidate profiles
Anna M Scharf, full profileKriss Wright, full profileOfficial Oregon election office