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2026 Oregon Senate race

Incumbent: Jeff Merkley (Democrat)

Where they stand

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Issue	Merkley
Housing costs	Unknown
	Tough on crime
Fentanyl & drug enforcement	Unknown
	Raise/keep rates
	Limit fossil fuels
	Legalize
	Legalization path
	Local discretion
	Expand gov role
	Pro Abortion
	New restrictions
	Keep safeguards
	Back transition
School choice	Unknown
Parents' rights in education	Unknown
	Allow with consent
Women's sports	Unknown
	Supports LGBT Causes
DEI programs	Unknown
	Protect benefits
	Maintain/expand
	No ID requirement
	Expand mail voting
	Forgive loans
	Bar gov pressure
Congressional term limits	Unknown
	Ban trading
	Confront China
	Condition aid
	Continue aid

[1] Jeff Merkley on Crime
[2] Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon talks Trump's budget bill : NPR
[3] Press Item | Press | Ranking Member's Newsroom | Ranking Member | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget
[4] Jeff Merkley
[5] Our Fight | Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate, Oregon
[6] New Merkley Bill Clears Barriers to Renewable Energy Projects Nationwide - Merkley
[7] Protecting Consumers, Taxpayers, and the Economy - Merkley
[8] Jeff Merkley on Drugs
[9] Merkley Statement on Republicans’ Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families - Merkley
[10] Merkley: Republicans Vote to Ignore Working Americans and Cater to Trump’s Demands - Merkley
[11] Senators clash over sanctuary policies amid DHS shutdown – Roll Call
[12] Merkley delivers opening statement at Senate hearing on sanctuary cities - Federal Newswire
[13] Jeff Merkley on VoteMatch
[14] Women's Rights and Health - Senator Jeff Merkley
[15] Jeff Merkley on Gun Control
[16] Merkley, Colleagues Highlight Environmental Justice Concerns on Permitting Legislation, Need for Standalone Floor Consideration - Merkley
[17] ZEVs Act of 2024 (2024; 118th Congress S. 3845) - GovTrack.us
[18] Merkley: Supreme Court Has Failed to Protect Trans Kids, Keep Politicians Out of Exam Room - Merkley
[19] Merkley, Balint Fight Back Against Trump’s Hateful Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies - Merkley
[20] At Town Halls Across the State, Oregonians Tell Merkley That the Ultra Wealthy Need to Pay More to Save Social Security - Merkley
[21] Roll call S5271 (official record)
[22] S5271 on congress.gov
[23] Merkley, Kaine Launch Effort to Protect and Strengthen Federal Student Loan Repayment Options - Merkley
[24] Merkley Leads Senate Introduction of Legislation to Protect Historic Federal Student Loan Repayment Program - Merkley
[25] As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to ...
[26] S.Res.424 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States. | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
[27] S.1171 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Ending Trading and ...
[28] Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Trump Protect U.S. National Security in Trade Negotiations - Merkley
[29] Merkley: Netanyahu’s War Campaign Fails to Reflect American Values - Merkley

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Issue statements are neutral policy descriptions; each Supports/ Opposes call cites the candidate's own stated positions or official roll-call votes. Unknown means the public record doesn't clearly establish a stance — never a guess.

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