Three Oregon Republican Representatives to Run Unopposed
Three GOP state lawmakers are set to secure reelection next month as they face no challengers in their respective districts.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Elections
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Three Republican state representatives from southern Oregon will face no challengers in the general election on November 3, 2026. These incumbents are set to continue their legislative service following the upcoming vote.
Why it matters
The uncontested races ensure that these seats will remain under Republican control for the upcoming legislative sessions. This stability arrives after Oregon completed a contentious redistricting process in late 2021 that faced legal challenges.
All 60 house seats in Oregon are on the ballot in the upcoming general election. Three of these contests feature no challengers, while half of the state's 30 senate seats are also up for election.
The players
Virgle Osborne
He serves as the state representative for the Roseburg area.
Emily McIntire
She represents a district encompassing territory between Klamath Falls and Eagle Point.
Alek Skarlatos
He serves as the Deputy Minority Leader and represents the Canyonville area.
The details
Virgle Osborne of Roseburg, Emily McIntire of the district between Klamath Falls and Eagle Point, and Alek Skarlatos of Canyonville are moving toward new terms. Their path to remaining in the state legislature follows the dismissal of lawsuits that challenged the new legislative maps passed in 2021.
Timeline
Late 2021: Oregon completed the state redistricting process.
November 3, 2026: The general election takes place across the state.
January 2027: Alek Skarlatos begins his second term in office.
Political Context
The uncontested status of these candidates is a direct result of district boundaries established by the 2021 Oregon legislative redistricting. These new maps dictate the electoral geography of the state and prioritize legislative stability after recent legal challenges were dismissed.
Residents in the districts represented by Virgle Osborne, Emily McIntire, and Alek Skarlatos will not see these specific house races on their ballots. This ensures consistent legislative representation for these specific southern Oregon communities through the next term.
The takeaway
Voters in these three districts will see their current representatives return to office without an active campaign cycle. Constituents should note that while these house seats are decided, other state and local races remain active and require participation.
Further reading
For more on upcoming legislative contests, visit Oregon Elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.
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