DeSpain Concedes Oregon 4th District to Hoyle
Republican Monique DeSpain conceded the congressional race to Rep. Val Hoyle after unofficial results showed DeSpain with 42.8 percent of the vote.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Monique DeSpain conceded Oregon's 4th Congressional District race to Rep. Val Hoyle on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. DeSpain received 42.8 percent of the vote according to unofficial results from the Oregon Secretary of State.
Why it matters
The concession closes DeSpain's second run for the seat after she also ran in 2024, in a district where Donald Trump received about 42 percent in 2024 and lost by roughly 12 points. More than 143,000 Oregonians cast votes for DeSpain.
Unofficial Oregon Secretary of State results put DeSpain at 42.8 percent, with more than 143,000 votes, versus Trump's about 42 percent share in the same district in 2024. Final certified totals were not addressed in the available material.
The players
Monique DeSpain
Monique DeSpain is the Republican nominee for Oregon's 4th Congressional District and a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who served 30 years in the military.
Val Hoyle
Val Hoyle is the Democratic congresswoman representing Oregon's 4th Congressional District.
The details
DeSpain, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who served 30 years in the military and is an attorney and mother, issued a concession statement through a media release. She said she will stay involved in local Oregon politics.
Timeline
2024: DeSpain first ran for Oregon's 4th District, a race in which Trump lost the district by roughly 12 points.
2026: DeSpain ran for the district again.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: DeSpain conceded to Rep. Val Hoyle.
Political Context
Trump's 2024 showing in this district, about 42 percent with a roughly 12-point loss, set a baseline that DeSpain's 42.8 percent in 2026 closely tracks. The result reinforces how the district has remained difficult terrain for Republican candidates in consecutive cycles.
The outcome determines which candidate represents Oregon's 4th Congressional District in the next term. Voters in the district will be represented by Rep. Val Hoyle, the Democrat who defeated DeSpain.
The takeaway
Two consecutive cycles of similar results show the district's voting pattern is consistent, which can help readers gauge future competitive prospects. Watching certified results will confirm the final margin.
Further reading
Explore more Oregon election coverage for context on the state's congressional races.
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