Christopher L. Garrett is running for Oregon Supreme Court Justice, Position 4, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The nonpartisan statewide race will appear on ballots for Portland voters and all Oregon residents.
Garrett has served as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court since 2019, according to BallotReady. He is certified for the November ballot. No other candidates appear in available election records for this position, though official filings should be confirmed through the Oregon Secretary of State's office.
The race is nonpartisan.
Garrett did not provide responses to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire for this profile. That means voters will not find issue positions, policy priorities or a personal statement from the candidate below. Voters seeking that information may consult the Oregon Voters' Pamphlet or the candidate's own campaign materials when available.
Candidate information
- Office sought: Oregon Supreme Court Justice, Position 4
- Election: Nov. 3, 2026, Oregon General Election (nonpartisan)
- Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
Education:
- High school diploma, Wilson High School
- Bachelor's degree in political science, Reed College (1996)
- J.D., University of Chicago (2000)
Experience and public service
Garrett's career spans the legal profession, elected office and academia, according to BallotReady.
Judicial service:
- Justice, Oregon Supreme Court (2019–present)
- Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals (2014–2019)
Legislative service:
- State representative, State of Oregon (2009–2013)
Legal career:
- Attorney, Perkins Coie LLP (2002–2003)
- Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2000–2001)
- Law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2001–2002)
Academic:
- Adjunct professor, Willamette University College of Law (2016–present)
Garrett began his legal career at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in 2000 after earning his J.D. from the University of Chicago, then clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit before joining Perkins Coie in Portland, according to BallotReady. He served as a state representative from 2009 to 2013 before moving to the Oregon Court of Appeals bench in 2014 and then to the Supreme Court in 2019.
Portland voters can find more information about statewide judicial races, including candidate filings and voter pamphlet statements, through the Oregon Secretary of State's elections division. Multnomah County Elections also provides local ballot information for Portland residents.
The Rose City Beat candidate questionnaire was sent to Christopher L. Garret's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 12, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from his public campaign website and public records.
