Gary Lyndon Dye is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s November 3, 2026, election. The official ballot also lists David Brock Smith, Jeff Merkley and Chris Henry.
Background and priorities
The Libertarian Party’s current candidate biography describes Dye as a chemical engineer, physicist and author based in Portland.
The party biography lists a chemical engineering degree from Oregon State University, an MBA from Pepperdine University and degrees in physics and applied mathematics from the University of California, Irvine.
It describes engineering work with Shell, Aramco and Northwest Natural, followed by technical sales and consulting. It also lists service on the David Douglas School District budget committee and involvement with gas-industry professional organizations.
The biography presents individual liberty, smaller government and accountability in utility operations as priorities. These descriptions come from the party’s candidate biography, rather than a Surround Sound Media questionnaire response.
Source: Libertarian Party candidate biography; ballot identity verified against the official November ballot. 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.
