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Oregon · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Cliff Bentz Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Cliff Bentz seeks re-election to represent Oregon's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Chris Beck Democrat / Independent Party of Oregon Democrat Chris Beck challenges incumbent Rep. Cliff Bentz in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueCliff Bentz
Republican
Chris Beck
Democrat / Independent Party of Oregon
Economy & jobsno sourced position Opposes tariffs; supports rural economic programs and jobs
HousingVoted yes on Housing for the 21st Century Act; cosponsored Low-Income Housing Tax Credit bill Supports affordable rural housing near Main Streets
Health careno sourced position Supports repealing H.R. 1 and a public care option
Immigrationno sourced position Supports canceling ICE funding and bipartisan immigration reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports expanding Pell Grants; says Oregon's education system is not working Supports literacy, arts education, and vocational training
Climate & energyPromotes hydropower and biomass as clean/renewable energy sources Supports restoring wildfire prevention funding and Forest Service staffing
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports bipartisan border security and expanded immigration courts
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes and voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Supports higher taxes on wealthy; repeal of H.R. 1; revisit capital gains
GunsStrong supporter of Second Amendment rights no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Strongly supports Oregon vote-by-mail; opposes federal efforts to undermine it
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military operations but opposes open-ended foreign interventions Supports ending U.S. involvement in Iran war and eliminating tariffs

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