Gary
Lyndon Dye
Libertarian Gary Lyndon Dye runs for Oregon U.S. Senate in 2026, his fourth known federal campaign
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Background
Gary Lyndon Dye is a Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon in the November 2026 general election. He was born in Portland and grew up in Southeast Portland. No elected offices are listed in his profile; iVoterGuide notes he did not provide information on political offices held. 134
Dye's career has been in process and measurement engineering, with roles at companies including Shell, Saudi Aramco, NW Natural, and Baker Petrolite, in the oil refining and natural gas sectors. He subsequently worked in technical sales and engineering consulting, which remains his current occupation. 13
He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University (1981), an MBA from Pepperdine University (1989), bachelor's degrees in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine (1991), and attended Northwest School of Law in Portland (1994). 13
Dye has run for office multiple times as a Libertarian, including campaigns for Oregon State House, U.S. House in Oregon's 3rd District in 2018 and 2024, and U.S. Senate in 2020. He is not the incumbent; Jeff Merkley held the seat during the 2020 race. 131617
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Oregon
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Engineering consultant
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsDye listed as Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate in Oregon general election overview
Jefferson Public Radio's Oregon election overview lists Gary Lyndon Dye as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate alongside incumbent Jeff Merkley (D), Republican David Brock Smith, and Chris Henry (Progressive/Pacific Green). No further Dye-specific campaign information is provided.
Election 2026: What to know in Oregon · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29filingLibertarian Party lists Gary Lyndon Dye as Oregon U.S. Senate candidate
The national Libertarian Party's candidate page identifies Dye as its candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon, describing him as a Portland-born chemical engineer, physicist, and author. No specific campaign events or policy announcements are noted.
lp.org · candidate · gary-lyndon-dyeGary Lyndon Dye - Libertarian Party · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Election 2026: What to know in Oregon(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] [PDF] general ELECTION Nov 3, 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Gary Lyndon Dye - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] lp.org · candidate · gary-lyndon-dyeGary Lyndon Dye - Libertarian Party(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026