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Oregon · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 6

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Andrea Salinas Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Oregon's 6th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026 Full profile → David Russ Republican Republican challenger David Russ seeks Oregon's 6th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Jason Faler No party affiliation Healthcare executive and Army Reserve officer who ran as an independent for Oregon's 6th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueAndrea Salinas
Democratic
David Russ
Republican
Jason Faler
No party affiliation
Economy & jobsSupports living-wage jobs, worker protections, and green economy investment Supports smaller government, lower taxes, and domestic industry revival Supports small-business tax credits and antitrust enforcement
HousingSupports affordable housing investment and legislation for 2M new homes Links rising housing costs to immigration and economic decline Supports zoning reform, restricting Wall Street home purchases
Health careSupports affordable healthcare, drug price caps, and mental health access Opposes federal healthcare mandates; favors state control Opposes private-equity in healthcare; supports Medicare drug negotiation
ImmigrationSupports smart border security and protections for contributing immigrants Supports near-moratorium on immigration and completing border wall Supports border security with a pathway to legal status for long-term residents
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports codifying abortion rights into federal law Opposes federal abortion legislation; defers entirely to states Supports patient-doctor decisions on reproductive care
EducationSupports federal funding for education Supports school choice and eliminating the Department of Education Supports CTE, evidence-based instruction, and targeted student-loan relief
Climate & energySupports 100% green energy and opposes corporate polluters Rejects urgent human-caused climate action; supports nuclear and hydro Supports all-of-the-above energy strategy and gradual clean transition
Crime & public safetySupports community policing, fentanyl enforcement, and social services Strong law enforcement supporter; opposes defunding police Supports police funding, accountability reforms, and drug enforcement with treatment
Taxes & budgetOpposes Republican tax cuts for wealthy; supports middle-class relief Supports lower taxes and smaller federal government Supports balanced budget, no middle-class tax hikes, close corporate loopholes
GunsSupports assault weapons ban and expanded background checks Strongly supports Second Amendment with minimal restrictions Supports 2nd Amendment, background checks, red-flag laws with due process
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voting access and national vote-by-mail rights Supports strict voter ID, opposes mail-in voting and Electoral College abolition Supports overturning Citizens United, term limits, redistricting reform
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid; opposes offensive arms to Israel; seeks Iran war powers oversight Hawkish on China; favors strong military but ending endless wars Supports NATO, congressional war powers, opposes forever wars

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