👤 About Jeffrey Alan Merkley
Jeffrey Alan Merkley is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON, is registered in PORTLAND, OR, with JANELLI, STEVEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $5.2M raised, $2.7M spent, and $6.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $4.1M from individuals and $550K from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$5.2M
Cash on hand$6.8M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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Democrat · $5.2M raised
6 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Jeffrey Alan Merkley
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Oregon U.S. Senate
✓ Won 2026 primary
$5.2M
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Biography
Jeffrey Alan Merkley is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON, is registered in PORTLAND, OR, with JANELLI, STEVEN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $5.2M raised, $2.7M spent, and $6.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $4.1M from individuals and $550K from PACs and party committees. 5 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Jeffrey Alan Merkley currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Africa and Global Health PolicyAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesChemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightClean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesDepartment of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesEast Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
FEC filing
FEC IDS8OR00207
OfficeOregon U.S. Senate
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Oregon
Primary: May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026