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Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley Incumbent

Democrat · Running for re-election · U.S. Senate

Background

Jeff Merkley (D) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2009, after serving as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. He serves on the Appropriations and Budget committees. Stated priorities include climate policy, housing affordability, and campaign finance reform.

Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Issue Positions
Economy

Supports progressive tax policy, worker protections, and public investment. Backs raising the minimum wage and tackling income inequality.

Healthcare

Supports Medicare for All and expanding public coverage. Backs lowering drug prices through federal negotiation.

Immigration

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. Backs protections for Dreamers.

Climate/Environment

A strong climate advocate, supports aggressive clean energy investment and rapid decarbonization. Backs the Green New Deal.

Gun Policy

Supports expanded background checks, red flag laws, and an assault weapons ban.

Education

Supports free public college, student debt cancellation, and increased public school funding.

Endorsements
Voting Record (8)
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