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Andrea
Salinas

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Oregon's 6th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026

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Background

Andrea Salinas is the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 6th Congressional District, currently serving her second term. She is the Democratic incumbent candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election. 167

Before serving in Congress, Salinas was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for District 38 from 2017 to 2022, having been appointed in 2017 and subsequently reelected in 2018 and 2020. 324

Prior to her elected offices, Salinas worked as a congressional aide and policy advisor to Senator Harry Reid and Representative Pete Stark, as well as a district aide to Representative Darlene Hooley. She also worked as an advocate for labor unions, environmental groups, and reproductive-rights organizations. 3

Salinas grew up in Pleasant Hill, California, and was born in San Mateo, California. She earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1994. 118

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, Oregon
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Oregon's 6th Congressional District
Website
salinasfororegon.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund endorses Salinas in OR-6 general election

    The Center Action Fund listed Rep. Andrea Salinas among its endorsed Oregon U.S. House candidates for the 2026 midterm general election.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    news
    Salinas joins KIND press call raising concerns about treatment of unaccompanied migrant children

    Salinas participated in a virtual press conference hosted by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), raising concerns about prolonged detention, fast-tracked removals, and children's lack of access to attorneys under the current administration.

    ICYMI: Rep. Salinas Joins KIND Press Call on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Salinas and Rep. Ramirez introduce ICE Shootings Transparency Act

    Salinas and Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced legislation that would require federal agencies to share evidence in investigations of ICE and CBP shootings and other use-of-force incidents. The bill had National Immigration Law Center support.

    Press Release: Salinas and Ramirez Introduce ICE ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    filing
    Campaign finance figures show Salinas raised ~$1.6M vs. Russ's ~$13K through Q2

    FEC-based figures reported by ChamberLight show Salinas raised about $1.6 million, spent about $1.1 million, and held about $611,000 cash on hand at end of Q2. Challenger David Russ raised about $13,000 with $2,000 cash on hand. Salinas filed her Q2 disclosure on July 15, with $253,200 raised that quarter.

    Oregon's 6th Congressional District 2026: Salinas vs. Russ | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Race analysts characterize OR-6 as quiet and safely Democratic heading into November

    Regional reports described Republican challenger David Russ as low-profile and cited national race ratings considering the district safe Democratic. No district-specific poll was identified.

    Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 18
    news
    Oregon's formerly competitive congressional districts—including OR-6—described as safe seats

    Regional commentary noted that OR-6, once competitive, is now rated a safe Democratic seat. Reports referenced Salinas's 2024 victory margin, though sources conflict on her exact vote share (50.1% vs. 53.4%).

    Commentary: How Oregon's formerly competitive congressional districts became safe seats · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 16
    news
    Salinas votes for War Powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in Iran conflict

    Rep. Salinas announced she voted for a war-powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in what she called 'Trump's war of choice with Iran,' citing economic costs borne by Oregonians.

    Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 9
    filing
    Salinas voter-pamphlet statement posted by Oregon Secretary of State

    Oregon's Secretary of State posted Salinas's candidate statement for the November general-election voter pamphlet. It highlighted her background as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and outlined positions on affordable housing, prescription costs, mental-health access, abortion access, and immigration-court changes.

    Andrea Salinas for U.S. House, Oregon District 6 · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Willamette Week newspaper
    Editorial board listed as endorser on campaign page; date not confirmed andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Earl Blumenauer official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Val Hoyle official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Kate Lieber official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Andrea Valderrama official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Dacia Grayber official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Khanh Pham official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Tawna Sanchez official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • CHC BOLD PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • End Citizens United/Let America Vote organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • MoveOn organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page and LCV 2026 general election endorsements page; no announcement date given lcv.org
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Brady PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Oregon Nurses Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Teamsters union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Oregon Educators Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • United Farm Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • The Oregonian newspaper
    Editorial board listed as endorser on campaign page; date not confirmed andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Jeff Merkley official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • News-Register newspaper
    Editorial board listed as endorser on campaign page; date not confirmed andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • The Skanner newspaper
    Editorial board listed as endorser on campaign page; date not confirmed andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Ron Wyden official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Suzanne Bonamici official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Tina Kotek official
    Oregon Governor; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Jeff Golden official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Ben Bowman official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • David Gomberg official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Rob Nosse official
    Oregon legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • EMILYs List organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Elect Democratic Women organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Latino Victory Project organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • SEEC PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Everytown organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Oregon AFSCME union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • SEIU union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; also listed on SEIU Oregon 2026 primary endorsements seiu-oregon.org
  • Oregon Building Trades union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • PCUN union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page andreasalinasfororegon.com
  • Oregon AFL-CIO union
    Endorsed Salinas for CD 6 in its 2026 voters' guide; no announcement date given oregonlabor.org
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Largest federal employee union; endorsed Salinas for reelection per union announcement afge.org · May 4, 2026
  • ASPIRE PAC organization
    Announced endorsement of Salinas on March 26, 2026 aspirepac.org · Mar 26, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.61M
Spent
$1.06M
Cash on hand
$611K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OR06066(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Vote — Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Primary Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] ICYMI: Rep. Salinas Joins KIND Press Call on Treatment of Unaccompanied Children(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Press Release: Salinas and Ramirez Introduce ICE ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Oregon's 6th Congressional District 2026: Salinas vs. Russ | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] Andrea Salinas for U.S. House, Oregon District 6(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  11. [11] Commentary: How Oregon's formerly competitive congressional districts became safe seats(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  12. [12] Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  13. [13] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  14. [14] Press Release | aspirepac.org(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  15. [15] Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff ...(opens in a new tab) May 4, 2026
  16. [16] Congresswoman Salinas, Ranking Member Morelle, Secretary of ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Andrea Salinas’ Statement Following Vote Against DHS Spending Bill(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  18. [18] Rep. Andrea Salinas Statement on House Passage of Republican Tax Scam(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  19. [19] Salinas Announces New Actions to Fight Fentanyl and Addiction in Oregon(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2024
  20. [20] Gun Violence Prevention(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2023
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