Question 1

Who should I vote for in Oregon in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 8 Oregon races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Oregon Senate?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Merkley has the strongest record in the Oregon U.S. Senate race. Jeff Merkley scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of David Brock Smith at 63, as of October 6, 2026. Jeff Merkley's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. David Brock Smith's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Gary Dye (3 of 15 criteria) and Chris Henry (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Oregon Governor?

Accepted Answer

Christine Drazan has the strongest record in the Oregon governor's race. Christine Drazan scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tina Kotek at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Christine Drazan's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tina Kotek's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Brett Smith (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in OR-01?

Accepted Answer

Suzanne Bonamici has the strongest record in Oregon's 1st Congressional District. Suzanne Bonamici scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Suzanne Bonamici's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Barbara Kahl (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in OR-02?

Accepted Answer

Cliff Bentz has the strongest record in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. Cliff Bentz scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Chris Beck at 60, as of October 6, 2026. Cliff Bentz's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Chris Beck's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in OR-03?

Accepted Answer

Maxine Dexter has the strongest record in Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. Maxine Dexter scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Maxine Dexter's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Loran Ayles (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in OR-04?

Accepted Answer

Val Hoyle has the strongest record in Oregon's 4th Congressional District. Val Hoyle scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Monique DeSpain at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Val Hoyle's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Monique DeSpain's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Justin Filip (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in OR-05?

Accepted Answer

Janelle Bynum has the strongest record in Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Janelle Bynum scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Patti Adair at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Janelle Bynum's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Patti Adair's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Andrea Townsend (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in OR-06?

Accepted Answer

Andrea Salinas has the strongest record in Oregon's 6th Congressional District. Andrea Salinas scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of David Russ at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Andrea Salinas's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. David Russ's highest marks are relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Oregon?

U.S. Senate, Oregon

Governor of Oregon

U.S. House, Oregon 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Oregon 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Oregon 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Oregon 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Oregon 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Oregon 6th Congressional District