---
title: "Oregon 2026 elections: House, Senate and governor’s races"
url: "https://www.2026election.com/state/oregon"
updated: "2026-10-09"
source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim"
publisher: "Pluribus"
---

# Oregon’s 2026 races

On November 3, 2026, Oregon voters choose a U.S. senator (Jeff Merkley vs. David Brock Smith), a governor (Tina Kotek vs. Christine Drazan) and all 6 members of the U.S. House. The race to watch is the governor’s race, rated competitive by at least one major forecaster.

## Governor

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Governor | Tina Kotek vs. Christine Drazan | Lean D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-governor-or.md) |

## Senate

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Senate | Jeff Merkley vs. David Brock Smith | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-or.md) |

## House

| Seat | Candidates | Rating | Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1st District | Suzanne Bonamici vs. Barbara Kahl | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-01.md) |
| 2nd District | Chris Beck vs. Cliff Bentz | Safe R | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-02.md) |
| 3rd District | Maxine Dexter vs. Loran Ayles | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md) |
| 4th District | Val Hoyle vs. Monique DeSpain | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-04.md) |
| 5th District | Janelle Bynum vs. Patti Adair | Likely D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-05.md) |
| 6th District | Andrea Salinas vs. David Russ | Safe D | [Guide](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-06.md) |

[View Oregon on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/state/oregon)