David Brock Smith, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s November 3, 2026, election. The official ballot also lists Jeff Merkley, Gary Lyndon Dye and Chris Henry.

Background and priorities

In his November voters’ pamphlet statement, Brock Smith identifies himself as a state senator and small business owner. His occupational background includes serving as a state representative and county commissioner, managing a small business and directing economic development.

He lists Pacific High School, Southwestern Oregon Community College and Southern Oregon University in his educational background. His statement also describes legislative work involving natural resources, agriculture, education, economic development, public safety and emergency preparedness.

Brock Smith calls for supporting small businesses and job growth, reducing unnecessary government spending and addressing household costs.

On homelessness, he advocates drug and mental health treatment alongside accountability. He also says data-center development should protect water, farmland and energy resources and should not shift its costs to Oregon households.

Source: Official November 2026 voters’ pamphlet, page 30. Candidate statements describe the candidates’ own backgrounds and positions.

Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.