2026 OEA Endorsements
Endorsements
As part of the endorsement process, OEA-PAC members meet directly with candidates running for local, statewide and federal office, engage with candidates during question-and-answer forums, and ultimately vote to make endorsements and recommendations.
In Oregon’s federal races, the OEA-PAC makes recommendations that are forwarded to NEA’s PAC Council, the exclusive endorsing body for federal candidates seeking the endorsement of Oregon’s educators. Recommendations do not constitute endorsements. NEA’s PAC Council will convene later this Spring to deliberate and make final endorsement decisions for federal candidates.
2026 OEA Endorsed Candidates
| District | Candidate's Name | OEA Member |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional District 1 | Suzanne Bonamici | |
| Congressional District 3 | Maxine Dexter | |
| Congressional District 4 | Val Hoyle | |
| Congressional District 5 | No Endorsement | |
| Congressional District 6 | Andrea Salinas | |
| House 8 | Lisa Fragala | Yes |
| House 27 | Tammy Carpenter | |
| House 35 | Farrah Chaichi | |
| House 38 | John "Waz" Wasielewski | Yes |
| House 40 | Michael Sugar | Yes |
| Senator | Jeff Merkley | |
| Senate 10 | Deb Patterson | |
| Governor | No Endorsement | |
| BOLI | Christina Stephenson |
