Oregon: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Oregon on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 13, 2026. Last day to register to vote or to change party affiliation for this election. Online registration is open until 11:59 p.m.
- Ballots mailed to all registered voters: October 14, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Oregon votes by mail. Every registered voter gets a ballot automatically, so you do not need to request one. If yours has not arrived by October 30, call your county elections office. Oregon has no separate early voting period.
- Recommended last day to mail your ballot: October 27, 2026. Election officials recommend mailing your ballot at least one week before Election Day. After that, use an official drop box or ask for a manual postmark at a post office.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Ballots must be in an official drop box by 8 p.m., or mailed with a USPS postmark dated by 8 p.m. on Election Day. County elections offices are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Federal
US Senator
Elects one U.S. senator to a six-year term; incumbent Jeff Merkley is running for re-election.
- Gary Lyndon Dye Libertarian · Challenger
- Chris Henry Progressive, Pacific Green · Challenger
- Jeff Merkley Democrat, Working Families · Incumbent
Jeff Merkley is a Democrat who has represented Oregon in the U.S. Senate since 2009. Before that he served in the Oregon House from 1999 to 2009, including 2007–2009 as House… - David Brock Smith Republican · Challenger
David Brock Smith, a Republican from Port Orford, has served in the Oregon Senate for District 1 since 2023. Before that, he served in the Oregon House from 2017 to 2023. He won…
State
Governor
Elects the governor to a four-year term; incumbent Tina Kotek is running for re-election. Oregon has no lieutenant governor, so there are no running mates.
- Christine Drazan Republican, Libertarian · Challenger
- Tina Kotek Democrat, Working Families · Incumbent
- Brett Smith Pacific Green · Challenger
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