Jeff Merkley is the Democrat U.S. Senator from Oregon, in office since 2009.
Current term began January 3, 2021. In the Senate since January 6, 2009.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on the Budget (Ranking Member)
- Joint Committee on Printing
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Jeff Merkley holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across Oregon choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Jeff Merkley is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Jeff Merkley, Democratic / Working Families Incumbent
- David Brock Smith, Republican
- Chris Henry, Progressive / Pacific Green
- Gary Lyndon Dye, Libertarian
Source: Oregon Secretary of State, 2026 general election candidate filings, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
Oregon
Jeff Merkley is one of two U.S. Senators for Oregon, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Oregon congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Jeff Merkley next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in Oregon takes part in that race.
What committees does Jeff Merkley serve on?
Jeff Merkley serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senate Committee on the Budget, Joint Committee on Printing.
How do I contact Jeff Merkley?
You can reach the office of Jeff Merkley by phone at 202-224-3753 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.