Compare sourced candidate information for the November 3, 2026 U.S. Senate election. Check the state election office for the complete ballot and any qualified write-in candidates.
Jeff Merkley has served as Oregon's junior senator since 2009 and previously spent a decade in the Oregon House, including two years as Speaker.
Campaign platform
Strongman State Concerns
He warns against the rise of a 'strongman state,' particularly criticizing actions by a previous President regarding checks and balances and democratic norms.
He advocates for ending stock trading by politicians, preventing the exchange of government favors for investments, and reforming the Supreme Court with a binding code of ethics.
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