Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley ✓ | 457,006 | 93.2% | |
| Paul D. Wells | 30,544 | 6.2% |
Republican Primary
Held May 19, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Brock Smith ✓ | 107,953 | 52.1% | |
| Jo Rae Perkins | 99,278 | 47.9% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Jeff Merkley Nominee Incumbent
DemocratAverage is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Oregon Senate race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
When is the 2026 Oregon Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Three-term incumbent
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- REVIVE OREGON GOP-aligned $25,000
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $120
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