Your vote is powerful. The leaders Oregonians elect to represent us will shape our state, our schools and our jobs. OSEA members on interview panels, the Government Relations Committee and the Board of Directors have worked hard to identify candidates who will stand with us on education and labor issues that impact all of us. How you vote is your decision and OSEA respects the voting decisions of every member.
Our Member-Led Endorsements
OSEA is a nonpartisan organization. We endorse candidates based on their positions on the education and labor issues that impact our jobs and livelihoods — issues like school funding, worker safety and unemployment insurance (UI) access. All candidates must meet with OSEA members to discuss these issues and participate in a Listen and Learn session when requesting our endorsement.
Learn More About Our Endorsement Process2026 Primary Election Endorsements
Statewide Offices
Governor: Governor Tina Kotek
State Senate
SD 13 (Wilsonville): Senator Courtney Neron-Misslin
State House of Representatives
HD 14 (Milwaukee): Representative Mark Gamba
HD 25 (Tigard): Representative Ben Bowman
HD 35 (NW Beaverton, Aloha): Representative Farrah Chaichi
HD 46 (SE Portland): Representative Willy Chotzen
HD 47 (E Metro): Representative Andrea Valderrama
HD 49 (Troutdale, Gresham, E Portland): Representative Zach Hudson