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Barbara
J Kahl

Republican veterinarian and Oregon native challenging incumbent Suzanne Bonamici in Oregon's 1st Congressional District in 2026

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15
positions
11
endorsements
2
drkahlforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponent Suzanne Bonamici D Compare race →

Background

Barbara J. Kahl is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Oregon's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The FEC classifies her as a challenger; the incumbent is Representative Suzanne Bonamici. 312

According to her campaign biography, Kahl is an Oregon native and veterinarian who owns EquiSport Farm and Veterinary Service in Gaston, Oregon. Her campaign also describes earlier career experience in business and finance, including work at Intel, and states she served as chief veterinarian for American Samoa beginning in 2022. 47

Kahl's campaign states she earned a bachelor's degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry from Oregon State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the OSU/WSU combined College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. 4 The 2026 Tillamook County Voters' Pamphlet lists her occupation as "Veterinarian." 7

No prior elected office is listed in available sources, including her iVoterGuide profile. Her campaign website is drkahlforcongress.com. 210

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Oregon
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Veterinarian; Owner, EquiSport Farm and Veterinary Service
Website
drkahlforcongress.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 13
    news
    Oregon voter-registration and party-change deadline falls amid Kahl vs. Bonamici race

    Oregon's voter-registration and party-change deadline was October 13, 2026, according to a local voter-information article, a key date ahead of the November 3 general election in which Kahl faces Bonamici.

    Register to vote or change parties by Oct. 13 - News in the Grove · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    filing
    FEC-based summaries show Kahl raised only $4,466 vs. Bonamici's $572,435 cash on hand

    Through June 30, FEC-based summaries reported Kahl raised $4,466 since January 1, 2025, spent about $4,000, and had $212 cash on hand, compared to incumbent Bonamici's $572,435 cash on hand — a significant fundraising disparity.

    Barbara Kahl for U.S. House 2026 | Battleground Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Local election guides list Kahl and Bonamici as OR-1 general-election candidates

    Cedar Mill News and other local election guides listed Barbara J. Kahl and Suzanne Bonamici as the two general-election candidates in Oregon's 1st Congressional District, with Election Day set for November 3.

    Election Information · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    news
    Beaverton Beat reports veterinarian Barbara Kahl is running for Beaverton-area House seat

    Beaverton Beat published a short item identifying Barbara Kahl, a veterinarian, as the Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Suzanne Bonamici in Oregon's 1st Congressional District.

    Elections · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 28
    news
    Kahl gives conditional statement on War Powers Resolution vote

    A DisputeIndex entry summarized an emailed statement from Kahl saying her vote on a War Powers Resolution would depend on explicit details including withdrawal timeline, execution plan, and safety measures — a conditional position, not a firm commitment.

    U.S. Politics · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 25
    news
    Analysts say Oregon's 1st District not expected to flip; Kahl race seen as uphill

    Central Oregon Daily reported that analysts did not expect Oregon's 1st Congressional District to flip, citing the district's high share of registered Democrats, making Kahl's challenge against incumbent Bonamici a long shot.

    Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 18
    news
    Kahl responds to STARRS candidate survey on military and veterans policy

    In a candidate survey hosted by STARRS, Barbara J. Kahl wrote that she wants the military to 'remain honorable and strong' and that veterans and retirees should be 'well taken care of after service.'

    Candidate Survey 2026: What else would you like us to know about ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Log Cabin Republicans organization
    Listed Barbara Kahl under U.S. House candidates for OR-01 on the organization's 2026 endorsed-candidates page; date not stated. logcabin.org
  • Log Cabin Republicans Federal Political Action Committee organization
    Listed Barbara Kahl (OR-01) in its third round of 2026 endorsements. logcabin.org · May 26, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$4,466
Spent
$3,555
Cash on hand
$212

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OR01308(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] No MoreWaiting — OnlyReal Action(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Barbara J. Kahl - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Barbara Kahl for U.S. House 2026 | Battleground Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Portland Voter Guide | Research, Updates & Corrections(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Elections(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] U.S. Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] About Dr. Kahl | Dr. Kahl for Congress - Barbara Kahl(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  8. [8] Election Information(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  9. [9] Voters' Pamphlet General Election 2026 for Tillamook County(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] Register to vote or change parties by Oct. 13 - News in the Grove(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  12. [12] Oregon congressional races: No House seats expected to flip(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  13. [13] Candidate Survey 2026: What else would you like us to know about ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  14. [14] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Third Round of Endorsements - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2026
  15. [15] 2026 Primary Elections: Oregon's US House of ...(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
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