SALEM (Oregon Right to Life) — Results from Oregon’s May 19 primary election have shown that Republican voters across the state have chosen to advance pro-life candidates to the general election in November.
In the most-watched race of the cycle, pro-choice Republican Chris Dudley was defeated. Pro-life Republican Christine Drazan was sent forward for a rematch against Tina Kotek in November.
“Chris Dudley stated numerous times, on record, that he was running as a pro-choice Republican,” Oregon Right to Life Political Director Sharolyn Smith said in a Tuesday night press statement. “Later, he tried to insist he was pro-life, but reiterated that he doesn’t think the government should be involved in protecting unborn lives. Pro-life voters saw right through it. Today, they rejected Chris Dudley’s bid for governor.”
Votes will continue to be counted through mid-June, but other contested primary candidates endorsed by Oregon Right to Life PAC have already confirmed wins.
In total, ORTL PAC endorsed candidates in 68 races in the 2026 primary election, 58 of whom have won or hold leads in their races as of Wednesday evening. Vote counts will not be finalized until June 15, 2026.
“Tonight’s results make clear that Oregon’s Republican voters are committed to sending forward lawmakers who will represent their pro-life values and advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable,” Smith said.
View a list of ORTL PAC-supported primary winners below:
U.S. Congress
CD 2 – U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz
CD 5 – Commissioner Patti Adair
U.S. Senate
State Senator David Brock Smith is leading in the nomination for U.S. Senate. His race has not yet been called.
Governor
Senator Christine Drazan
State House
HD 3 – Representative Dwayne Yunker
HD 9 – Claire Lynn (who defeated a pro-choice competitor)
HD 11 – Ken Jackola
HD 17 – Dan Farrington
HD 18 – Amanda Staehely
HD 21 – Representative Kevin Mannix
HD 32 – Max Sherman
HD 51 – Representative Matt Bunch
HD 57 – Representative Greg Smith
State Senate:
SD 6 – Too close to call at time of publication. Jack Tibbetts leading.
SD 16 – Courtney Bangs
County Commissioner:
Clackamas County Position 2 – Paul Savas (likely runoff with former Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull)
Douglas County Position 1 – Tom Kress
Douglas County Position 2 – Tim J. Freeman
Douglas County Position 3 – Chris Boice (likely runoff)
West Lane County – Ryan Ceniga
East Lane County – Jake Pelroy, likely runoff
Polk County Position 2 – John Swanson
Yamhill County Position 1 – Kit Johnston
