Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith of Port Orford has acquired several prominent conservative endorsements for his campaign to unseat Jeff Merkley. If nominated, Senator Smith would face an incumbent Democrat who has held office since 2009. Senator Smith faces a competitive challenge from former Oregon Republican Party Secretary Jo Rae Perkins, who was the Party’s nominee against Senator Merkley in 2020 and Senator Ron Wyden in 2022.
Young Republicans of Oregon
The Young Republicans of Oregon are Proud to endorse David Brock Smith for US Senate.
Let’s fire Merkley
Candidates for Governor
In a major show of momentum for his campaign, State Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford), Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has earned the endorsements of three of Oregon’s leading Republican candidates for Governor: Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, State Representative Ed Diehl, and State Senator Christine Drazan.
The endorsements mark a significant show of confidence in Brock Smith’s campaign and reinforce his standing as one of Oregon’s leading conservative voices fighting for affordability, accountability, and public safety.
“I am honored to have the support of respected leaders who know that Oregon cannot afford more of the same failed policies,” said Brock Smith. “This campaign is bringing together Oregonians who are ready for accountability, affordability, and a fighter who will take their values to Washington. Together, we will get our state—and our country—back on track.”
Taxpayer Association of Oregon
The Taxpayers Association of Oregon endorses Senator David Brock Smith in the contested Republican primary for United States Senator.
Senator David Brock Smith has been a solid vote in the Legislature for liberty and a faithful opposition no-vote against taxes. The Senator was very helpful in helping in the historic referendum fight to stop Kotek’s $4.3 billion gas tax. The Taxpayers Association of Oregon urges a yes vote for Senator David Brock Smith.
Oregon Right to Life
I am honored to be the U.S. Senate candidate to receive the endorsement from Oregon Right to Life.
I have fought for life in the Oregon Senate and will fight for life in the U.S. Senate!Use the link below to find out who else is endorsed along with me by ORTL in the May 19th Primary Election, and Vote for Life!
Oregon Right to Life endorsed Perkins in her campaign against Senator Wyden in 2022.
Fundraising
Since David Brock Smith announced his campaign on March 3, his Q1 2026 federal donation filings show that in the first month of campaigning he raised over $24,000. Perkins announced her current US Senate campaign on January 1, but has raised less than $6,000. In 2022, Perkins placed first above former McKenzie School Board member Darin Harbick despite being out-raised by $322,000. In 2026, Senator Smith and Perkins have raised similar amounts in unitemized contributions, or individual donations under $200. Senator Smith is at $2,608.37 over Perkins’ $2,255.37.
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Editor’s Note
Right Now Oregon, LLC President Alex McHaddad is the Treasurer of Young Republicans of Oregon, which endorsed Senator David Brock Smith for US Senate. McHaddad also served concurrently with Jo Rae Perkins as an Oregon Republican Party officer in 2023. Right Now Oregon, LLC has no editorial stance on the US Senate race and does not intend to endorse any candidate.
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Gross. David Brock Smith is a terrible person. He’s a Democrat. And he’s friends with Jeff Merkley. There will be no un-seating. There will be a continuance of bad policies and David Brock Smith selling Oregon to the highest bidder for his personal gain.
David Brock Smith is a Republican. Currently serving in the Oregon State Senate.
Jeff Merkley was an idiot prior to his being elected to be Oregon’s Senator. He is currently an idiot, and chances are he will remain an idiot.