US EditionOregon Sen. Jeff Merkley Confirms He Will Run for Reelection
OREGON, JUL 10 – Merkley pledges to advance progressive policies on climate, healthcare, and voting rights while opposing authoritarianism, backed by nearly 57% of Oregon voters in 2020.
- Senator Jeff Merkley declared on Thursday his intention to seek reelection in 2026, aiming to continue serving Oregon in the U.S. Senate for a fourth term.
- Merkley made his decision more than a week after his self-imposed June 30 deadline amid ongoing scrutiny about politicians' age and tenure.
- Since first taking office in 2009, Merkley has positioned his campaign as a stand against mounting threats to democracy during challenging and uncertain times.
- Merkley won nearly 57% of the vote in 2020 and said, "We’re in the fight of our lives, and I’m not backing down," calling for unity.
- Merkley’s reelection will keep one of Oregon’s two Senate seats occupied while Ron Wyden’s term does not expire until 2028.
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Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley Says He's Running for ...
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Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley says he's running for reelection
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon says he's running for reelection. The 68-year-old said in a Thursday statement that he will seek a fourth term in Congress next year.
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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley confirms he will run for reelection
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