Oregon Federal Elections 2026

Explore all federal election races in Oregon for 2026. Compare candidate positions, review voting records, and make an informed decision.

Races in Oregon

Oregon Senate Race — 2026-11-03

Candidates

Paul Damian Wells (Democrat) —
Tim Skelton (Republican) —
Russell McAlmond (Republican) —
Jo Rae Perkins (Republican) —
David Brock Smith (Republican) —
Jeff Merkley (Democrat) —

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1 race tracked

Key Dates

Election Day

Nov 3, 2026

Election Schedule

Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026UP IN 2026

Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028Not up until 2028

6 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election

Next presidential election: 2028

Senate Races

senateActiveNov 3, 2026

Paul Damian WellsDvsTim SkeltonRvsRussell McAlmondRvsJo Rae PerkinsRvsDavid Brock SmithRvsJeff MerkleyD

📊 No general election polling available. Primary scheduled May 19, 2026; general election November 3, 2026. Merkley expected to easily win primary and general election.

Oregon is a strongly Democratic state that has not elected a Republican senator since 2002. While the race will not affect overall Senate control, it determines whether Democrats maintain this secure seat.

Last updated: Apr 6, 2026