Chris
Beck

1. Economy & jobs Opposes tariffs; supports rural economic programs and jobs +

2. Housing Supports affordable rural housing near Main Streets +

3. Health care Supports repealing H.R. 1 and a public care option +

4. Immigration Supports canceling ICE funding and bipartisan immigration reform +

5. Education Supports literacy, arts education, and vocational training +

6. Climate & energy Supports restoring wildfire prevention funding and Forest Service staffing +

7. Crime & public safety Supports bipartisan border security and expanded immigration courts +

8. Taxes & budget Supports higher taxes on wealthy; repeal of H.R. 1; revisit capital gains +

9. Democracy & elections Strongly supports Oregon vote-by-mail; opposes federal efforts to undermine it +

10. Foreign policy & defense Supports ending U.S. involvement in Iran war and eliminating tariffs +

1. Oct 10
   poll

   Online forecast rates OR-02 as Solid Republican, Bentz ahead of Beck

   Seldon Beta's online forecast, updated around October 10–11, estimated Bentz ahead and classified the seat as Solid Republican. This is a forecast model, not a survey poll with a sample size or methodology.

   ↳ Oregon's 2nd District 2026 Forecast: Beck vs. Bentz · Seldon Beta · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 9
   endorsement

   Letter to the editor in Rogue Valley Times urges voters to support Beck

   A letter to the editor published in the Rogue Valley Times urged voters to check Beck on their ballots in the November 3 general election.

   ↳ LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On your ballot, check Beck · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   debate

   Bentz declines all four debate invitations; Beck had accepted each one

   The Rogue Valley Times reported that Jefferson Public Radio, the League of Women Voters, KTVZ, and KNDU all invited both candidates to debate. Beck accepted all four invitations. Bentz declined all four, saying there was 'no reason to engage in a political debate' that would give his 'for the most part unknown' opponent publicity. Beck responded: 'At the very least, they deserve a debate.'

   ↳ Rep. Bentz declines four debate invitations with Democrat/Independent opponent Beck · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 30
   news

   Beck foregrounds rural health care and affordability in Jefferson Public Radio interview

   Beck called for repealing H.R. 1, warning that Medicaid cuts in the law could be 'a financial death knell for many rural hospitals.' He also advocated a national system covering basic and preventive care, supported the completed Klamath River dam removals, and called for discussion on Snake River dams weighing salmon recovery against electricity and navigation. Bentz had not responded to JPR's interview invitation.

   ↳ Chris Beck puts rural health care at the center of his race against Cliff Bentz · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 27
   debate

   Beck speaks at Southern Oregon University forum on immigration and other issues

   At a Jackson County Democrats-hosted forum at Southern Oregon University, Beck said he would cancel ICE funding and support bipartisan immigration reform including more funding for immigration courts, due process, and border control.

   ↳ Democratic candidates talk healthcare, housing, immigration and more at SOU forum · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 18
   filing

   Beck participates in Bend Chamber 2026 General Election candidate questionnaire

   The Bend Chamber of Commerce included Beck's answers in its 2026 General Election candidate questionnaire. The chamber noted it does not endorse candidates.

   ↳ Bend Chamber 2026 General Election Candidate Questionnaire · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 17
   endorsement

   Former Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber endorses Beck; Columbia Gorge News profiles campaign

   A Columbia Gorge News profile reported that former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber had endorsed Beck. The story also outlined Beck's proposals to repeal H.R. 1, support a public health-care option, and assist new farmers and ranchers. Campaign finance data through June 30 showed Beck with $53,777 cash on hand versus Bentz's $1.42 million.

   ↳ Meet Chris Beck, opponent to Cliff Bentz · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Dr. John Kitzhaber (former Oregon governor) official
  "Chris will not let Congress or the president get away with the kind of destructive policies the current representative supports. Rural Oregonians deserve someone who will fight for them -- that's Chris Beck." Listed in 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet; OPB also reported the endorsement on May 20, 2026. sos.oregon.gov
• Phil Chang (Deschutes County commissioner) official
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet. sos.oregon.gov
• Mark Huddelston (retired Jackson County district attorney) official
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet. sos.oregon.gov
• John Frohnmayer (former chairman, National Endowment for the Arts) official
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet. sos.oregon.gov
• The Mother PAC organization
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet; no endorsement date stated. sos.oregon.gov
• U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley official
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet. sos.oregon.gov
• Laura Pryor (former Gilliam County judge) official
  "As the nominee for the Independent and Democrat parties, Chris is committed to solving problems with a practical, reasonable approach." Listed in 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet. sos.oregon.gov
• John Lamoreau (Republican, former Union County commissioner) official
  Listed as an endorser in the 2026 Oregon voters' pamphlet; identified as a Republican. sos.oregon.gov
• The Source Editorial Board (Bend, Oregon) newspaper
  Editorial titled "Vote Chris Beck for Oregon's Congressional District 2": "Our vote is for Chris Beck for Oregon's 2nd Congressional District." bendsource.com · Oct 7, 2026

Raised

$95K

Spent

$41K

Cash on hand

$54K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OR02322(opens in a new tab)