Salinas Leads Russ in Oregon's Sixth District
Democratic Representative Andrea Salinas holds an early lead over Republican challenger David Russ in Oregon's Sixth Congressional District race.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Early returns show Democratic U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas leading Republican David Russ in Oregon's Sixth Congressional District. Salinas is seeking a third term in Congress.
Why it matters
The Sixth District spans Polk and Yamhill counties along with portions of Marion, Clackamas and Washington counties, making it a key contest for voters across the Oregon region. Early returns offer an initial indication of how the race is developing for the state's congressional delegation.
Early returns show Salinas ahead of Russ, but no vote totals or margins were available in the source data. The final result depends on the completed count, which had not been reported.
The players
Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Oregon who is seeking a third term in Congress.
David Russ
David Russ is a Republican former mayor of Dundee who has run for the Sixth Congressional District seat in both 2022 and 2024.
The details
David Russ, a former Dundee mayor, ran in the Sixth District in both 2022 and 2024 and is challenging Salinas again. The district includes all of Polk and Yamhill counties and portions of Marion, Clackamas and Washington counties.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Early returns showed Salinas with a strong lead over Russ.
Political Context
David Russ has now challenged Andrea Salinas in the Sixth District after running there in 2022 and 2024, extending a pattern of repeat contests in the district. Opposition to Salinas in this race has come from Russ, the Republican challenger seeking to unseat the incumbent.
Voters in Polk and Yamhill counties and parts of Marion, Clackamas and Washington counties are choosing a congressional representative in this race. The early lead signals the direction of returns, but the final outcome will determine who represents the district.
The takeaway
Early returns can shift as counts are completed, so the outcome of this Oregon congressional race is best confirmed once final results are certified.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Elections for context on Oregon's congressional races.
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