David
Russ
Republican challenger David Russ seeks Oregon's 6th Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
David Russ is the Republican candidate for Oregon's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a former mayor of Dundee, Oregon, having served on the Dundee City Council beginning in 2014 and as mayor from 2015 to 2024. 11
Russ works as a consulting CFO for Carolina Corporation and as a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Professional Group. He describes his background as including accounting, small-business ownership, corporate management, consulting, and real estate, noting that he started his first business at age 17. [11, 13]
He holds a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University and an associate's degree from Columbia Junior College. He is based in Dundee, Oregon. 11
Russ is not the incumbent; the sitting representative for Oregon's 6th District is Andrea Salinas. [1, 10]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Oregon
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Former Mayor of Dundee, Oregon; consulting CFO and real estate broker
- Website
- davidrussforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 7newsElection tracker labels OR-06 race 'Solid D', reflecting Russ's steep odds
A campaign tracker (Velos) labeled the OR-06 race 'Solid D,' indicating analysts view the seat as safely held by Democratic incumbent Salinas. This is an analyst outlook, not a poll result.
2026 Election Tracker - Velos · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsRight Now Oregon publishes campaign interview with former Dundee Mayor David Russ
Right Now Oregon published an interview with Russ about his Republican congressional campaign. The page identifies him as the former Dundee mayor but does not summarize the interview's specific answers in its page text.
Right Now Oregon Interviews Mayor David Russ for Congressional District 6 - · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsCherry City Chronicle reports Russ's policy platform: 'return to the Constitution' and 'No Strings Act'
The Cherry City Chronicle, drawing on Russ's responses to a candidate questionnaire, reported his top priority as a 'return to the Constitution' and his proposal for a 'No Strings Act' to sharply reduce federal spending and taxes. The article also covered his views on immigration, energy, and health care.
Russ runs for Oregon 6th District on Constitution platform · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28filingFEC filings show Russ raised ~$13,000 vs. Salinas's ~$1.6 million through June 30
A campaign-finance tracker citing FEC filings reported Russ's committee had raised about $13,000, spent about $25,000, and had roughly $2,000 cash on hand through June 30, compared to Salinas's $1.6 million raised and $611,000 cash on hand.
Oregon's 6th Congressional District 2026: Salinas vs. Russ | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsAnalysts characterize Russ's race as low-profile and an uphill contest against Salinas
A report on Oregon congressional races noted that political analysts did not expect any of the state's six seats to change hands. Russ, described as a former Dundee mayor, had raised about $12,000 as of late June compared to Salinas's more than $1.6 million.
All of Oregon's congressional districts are considered safe ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingOregon Secretary of State certifies candidate filing list, confirming Russ as Republican candidate in OR-06
A ballot guide noted that the Oregon Secretary of State's certified candidate filing list was read on September 17, 2026, listing Russ as the Republican candidate facing Democratic incumbent Andrea Salinas.
97303 Sample Ballot: Marion County, OR 2026 · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19newsDavid Russ wins uncontested Republican primary for Oregon's 6th Congressional District
An election tracker reported that Russ won an uncontested primary on May 19, 2026, securing the Republican nomination for OR-06.
Compare OR-06 House candidates 2026 - Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 1, 2024newsRuss called for immigration moratorium and border wall completion, per Statesman Journal profile
A Statesman Journal profile from April 2024 (cited in the September 30, 2026 Cherry City Chronicle article) reported Russ's calls for a moratorium on most legal immigration and completion of the border wall.
Russ runs for Oregon 6th District on Constitution platform · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Women's Prayer & Voting Army organizationListed on Russ campaign website under 'Endorsed By Organizations That Share Our Values.' No date given. russisforus.com
- Marion County Republican Party organizationListed on Russ campaign website under 'Endorsed By Organizations That Share Our Values.' No date given. russisforus.com
- Mary Starrett officialYamhill County Commissioner. Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Jeff Kosmicki officialChief, Newberg/Dundee Police. Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Stand for Health Freedom organizationListed on Russ campaign website under 'Endorsed By Organizations That Share Our Values.' No date given. russisforus.com
- Oregon Right To Life PAC organizationListed on Russ campaign website under 'Endorsed By Organizations That Share Our Values.' No date given. russisforus.com
- Lindsay Bershauer officialYamhill County Commissioner. Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Kit Johnston officialYamhill County Commissioner. Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
- Tim Weaver officialDundee City Council / retired police. Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide profile. No date given. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $13K
- Spent
- $27K
- Cash on hand
- $21
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OR01240(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Compare OR-06 House candidates 2026 - Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] 2026 Election Tracker - Velos(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Right Now Oregon Interviews Mayor David Russ for Congressional District 6 -(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Russ runs for Oregon 6th District on Constitution platform(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Oregon's 6th Congressional District 2026: Salinas vs. Russ | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] All of Oregon's congressional districts are considered safe ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [7] 97303 Sample Ballot: Marion County, OR 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [8] David Russ - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [9] David #RussIsForUS Russ for Congress - Oregon ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2025
- [10] iVoterGuide.com Survey - David Russ Is For US(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2024
- [11] iVoterGuide.com Survey < David Russ - 2026(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2024
- [12] The (extended) Platform < David Russ - 2026(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2021