Meet the 2026 Republican candidates for Oregon Senate District 6
Three Republican candidates, Jami Cate, Nicole De Graff, and Jack Tibbetts, are vying for Oregon's 6th Senate District seat in the May 19 primary election. They shared similar views on issues such as overregulation, high taxes, and the need for balance in the legislature.
Republican voters in Oregon's 6th Senate District will choose between three candidates for the open seat in the May 19 primary election. The district covers rural areas of Lane and Linn counties, as well as Jefferson in Marion County. The candidates, state Rep. Jami Cate, Springfield School Board member Nicole De Graff, and Saginaw farmer Jack Tibbetts, all criticized the legislature's Democratic supermajority for overregulation and high taxes. They touted their experience as small business owners and farmers. The candidates also discussed issues such as the gas tax, Measure 110, and child care. Incumbent Sen. Cedric Hayden is barred from seeking reelection due to Measure 113.
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