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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley Confirms He Will Run for Reelection

OREGON, JUL 10 – Jeff Merkley seeks a fourth Senate term to advance progressive policies on climate, equity, and civil liberties while opposing authoritarianism, with over 500 town halls held statewide.

  • Senator Jeff Merkley declared on Thursday his intention to seek reelection in 2026, aiming to continue serving Oregon in the U.S. Senate for a fourth term.
  • Merkley made his decision more than a week after his self-imposed June 30 deadline amid ongoing scrutiny about politicians' age and tenure.
  • Since first taking office in 2009, Merkley has positioned his campaign as a stand against mounting threats to democracy during challenging and uncertain times.
  • Merkley won nearly 57% of the vote in 2020 and said, "We’re in the fight of our lives, and I’m not backing down," calling for unity.
  • Merkley’s reelection will keep one of Oregon’s two Senate seats occupied while Ron Wyden’s term does not expire until 2028.
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Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley says he's running for reelection

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon says he's running for reelection. The 68-year-old said in a Thursday statement that he will seek a fourth term in Congress next year.

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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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