Incumbent: Jeff Merkley (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent U.S. senator (2009–present).
State senator from the 1st district (2023–present).
Engineer (Libertarian).
Truck driver (Progressive).
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Energy & environment | |
|---|---|
| Merkley Reverse the Climate Crisis The future of humanity is at risk. Day after day, year after year, we’re pumping way too much carbon pollution into the atmosphere. From the forest fires burning hotter and longer in the Northwest, to the more powerful hurricanes in the Southeast, and everywhere in-between, climate chaos is hitting America hard. Our … Original: jeffmerkley.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | SmithNo public position found |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| Merkley Opportunity for Everyone Jeff Merkley’s vision of America is one where every child has a full opportunity to thrive no matter which side of the railroad tracks he or she is born on. Original: jeffmerkley.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | SmithNo public position found |
| Other priorities | |
| Merkley What Jeff’s Fighting For Jeff Merkley has always been a progressive leader and a champion for people who need a chance. He’s a fighter who has the guts to do what’s right – no matter how powerful the forces against us. Original: jeffmerkley.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | SmithNo public position found |
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The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
| Measure | Merkley |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimes Jan 20, 2025 · Senate roll call 7 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulation Jun 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 318 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliation Jul 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 372 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting funds Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorization Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 570 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371) Nov 10, 2025 · Senate roll call 618 (1st sess.) | Nay |
| FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148) Jan 30, 2026 · Senate roll call 20 (2nd sess.) | Nay |
| Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644) Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 53 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| 2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2) Jun 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 163 (2nd sess.) | Nay |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Gary Lyndon Dye, Chris Henry, David Brock Smith. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.