Oregon Sen. Merkley wins reelection bid

Asia-Pacific Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:23:50 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

Jeff Merkley (D) is projected to win reelection after a smooth race, according to The Hill's partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
Merkley was leading Republican David Brock Smith by 21 percentage points — 59 percent to 38 percent — with 51 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 11 p.m.
Eric Barlow (R) is projected to defeat Democrat Ken Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel in the state's gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

Jeff Merkley (D) is projected to win reelection after a smooth race, according to The Hill's partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
Merkley was leading Republican David Brock Smith by 21 percentage points — 59 percent to 38 percent — with 51 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 11 p.m.
Eric Barlow (R) is projected to defeat Democrat Ken Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel in the state's gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

Sources: The Hill